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Slayer: Grave New World

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by Brad Angle

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Slayer continue their quest for global domination with World Painted Blood, their annihilating new album. Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King talk about working hard, playing fast and living life on the dark side.

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Interview: Jason Newsted Talks New EP, 'Metal,' and Reconnecting with Metallica

Posted 05/06/2013 at 10:19am | by John Katic

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Former Metallica bassist Jason Newsted walked away from one of the world's biggest bands to explore his own music. In the process, he worked with the progressive metal veterans Voivod and played with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and many others.

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Yes to Host Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas this Summer

Posted 05/03/2013 at 1:29pm | by Melanie Gottshall

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In April, guitar legend Jeff Beck hosted a Rock 'n’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas. Now rock fans will get a chance to learn from prog-rock legends Yes, including guitarist Steve Howe, when the band hosts its own camp in July.

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From the Archive: Guitarist Jeff Hanneman Discusses Gear and Slayer's Beginnings

Posted 05/03/2013 at 1:12pm | by Randy Howard

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Slayer's Jeff Hanneman talks to Guitar World about the early days of the band.

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Slayer Guitarist and Co-Founder Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

Posted 05/03/2013 at 10:26am | by Damian Fanelli

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Two years after contracting a rare skin tissue disease, Slayer guitarist and co-founder Jeff Hanneman died Thursday, May 2, 2013, of liver failure at a Southern California hospital.

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Dear Guitar Hero: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman on Songwriting, Pre-Show Warmups, Hendrix and More

Posted 05/03/2013 at 8:10am | by Brad Angle

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He’s a founding member of Slayer and one of the fastest players in thrash. But what Guitar World readers really want to know is…

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Rock World Reacts to Death of Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman

Posted 05/02/2013 at 8:33pm | by Guitar World Staff

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An untold number of heavy metal artists and fans, many of whom are in Los Angeles for tonight's 5th Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards, instantly expressed their grief over Hanneman's death via Twitter.

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The 100 Greatest Metallica Songs of All Time

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:55pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Guitar World counts down the 100 greatest Metallica songs.

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Guide to the Songs and Instruments Featured on The Beatles' 'Rubber Soul' Album

Posted 05/02/2013 at 4:54pm | by Damian Fanelli

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Just as an overworked Lennon and McCartney came up with an overnight masterpiece in 1964 with "A Hard Day's Night" amid a stressful filming and recording schedule, the Beatles responded to time constraints in 1965 with another monumental step forward called Rubber Soul.

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Firewind Announce New Live Album, 'Apotheosis — Live 2012'

Posted 05/02/2013 at 12:05pm | by Guitar World Staff

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Firewind, featuring Ozzy Osbourne guitarist Gus G., will release a new live album, Apotheosis — Live 2012," June 24 via Century Media Records in Europe.

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