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Jeff Hanneman: Reign Maker

The Slayer guitarist’s wife recalls the spider bite and how it lead to her husband’s downfall.

Round 1: Randy Rhoads Vs. Slash

Our Greatest Guitar Solos Readers Poll continues with "Mr. Crowley" vs. "Sweet Child O' Mine."

Guitar World Girl: Anna

Here's a photo gallery of Anna Sengthavongsa, the latest addition to the Girls of Guitar World.

Rex Brown: Rex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

Rex Brown Recalls the making of Cowboys from Hell and other legendary Pantera albums.

Jeff Hanneman: Reign Maker

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Title: A Tribute to Jeff Hanneman: The Slayer Guitarist’s Wife Recalls the Spider-Bite Incident and How It Lead to Her Husband’s Downfall

Round 1: Randy Rhoads Vs. Slash

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Title: Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time Readers Poll: Round 1 — "Mr. Crowley" (Randy Rhoads) Vs. "Sweet Child O' Mine" (Slash)

Guitar World Girl: Anna

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Title: Guitar World Girls: Anna Sengthavongsa

Rex Brown: Rex, Drugs & Rock 'n' Roll

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Title: Rex Brown Recalls the Making of 'Cowboys from Hell,' 'Vulgar Display of Power' and Other Legendary Pantera Albums

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Posted 03/03/2010 at 4:18pm | by Chris Gill, Photo By Clay Patrick McBride

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One forged the template for heavy metal. The other advanced it with virtuoso shredding. Together, they shaped the guitar universe as we know it today. Tony Iommi and Eddie Van Halen mark Guitar World’s 30th anniversary with a colossal conversation about their careers, friendship and the past three decades of our favorite instrument.

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