Jeff Hanneman, legendary co-founder and guitarist of SLAYER, passed away at the age of 49 from liver failure. Hanneman was the creative force behind some of thrash metal's most iconic songs, including "Angel of Death," "Raining Blood," and "South of Heaven." His aggressive, lightning-fast guitar style alongside Kerry King defined the SLAYER sound that terrorized the metal world for three decades. Hanneman had been battling health issues since contracting necrotizing fasciitis in 2011, which kept him off the stage during his final years. His death sent shockwaves through the entire metal community, with tributes pouring in from musicians worldwide.
