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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."

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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)

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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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