Jeff Hanneman news and features

Jeff Hanneman performs onstage with Slayer at the Sonisphere Festival on August 1, 2010 in Knebworth, England

Slayer's Jeff Hanneman talks maintaining his right-hand picking speed, Hendrix, the Big Four shows and more in 2010 GW interview

By Brad Angle published 31 January 23

In this edition of Dear Guitar Hero, the late Slayer guitar legend also discusses his solo recordings, and the "least metal" song he enjoys

Why the Marshall JCM800 2203 was the amp head of choice for a generation of rock and metal guitar players

By Chris Gill last updated 10 November 22

As the ‘80s demand for crunch spiked, the JCM800 2203 cemented its position as a backline classic

The 30 heaviest guitar albums of all time

By Jonathan Horsley published 21 March 22

We've whittled down decades of distorted riffs, dimed tones and doom-laden arrangements to bring you the 30 weightiest guitar outings ever recorded

Broken Hope Guitarist Jeremy Wagner Showcases His Impressive Collection of Jeff Hanneman Gear

By James Wood published 30 November 18

Wagner also talks Metallica, horror and writing novels.

Late Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman’s Guitars Purchased by Broken Hope's Jeremy Wagner

By Richard Bienstock published 2 December 15

Wagner is currently composing music for a new Broken Hope record, and he’s doing it using only guitars that were previously owned and played by Jeff Hanneman himself.

Own Some Slayer History: Jeff Hanneman's Custom ESP Guitars Head to eBay Auction

By Guitar World Staff published 23 July 15

Kerry King Talks New Slayer Album and Adjusting to Life Without Jeff Hanneman

By Dan Epstein published 3 June 15

In Tribute: The Complete, Untold Story of Slayer's Jeff Hanneman

By Jeff Kitts published 2 May 14

Polish City Names Traffic Circle After Deceased Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman

By Damian Fanelli published 7 February 14

A traffic circle in Jaworzno, Poland, has been renamed after Jeff Hanneman, the co-founding Slayer guitarist who died May 2, 2013, at age 49.

August 2013 Guitar World: Tribute to Slayer's Jeff Hanneman, Joe Bonamassa, Deep Purple's Steve Morse, 25 Best Guitar/Music Apps and More

By Guitar World Staff published 15 July 13

The all-new August 2013 issue of Guitar World magazine is available now!

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

By Jeff Kitts published 7 July 13

Memorial for Slayer's Jeff Hanneman at Hollywood Palladium

By Guitar World Staff published 21 June 13

Update: Slayer's Jeff Hanneman Died of Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis; Memorial Event Planned

By Guitar World Staff published 10 May 13

Slayer: Grave New World

By by Brad Angle published 6 May 13

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

By By Randy Howard, Photo by Joey Foley published 3 May 13

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

Slayer Guitarist and Co-Founder Jeff Hanneman Dead at 49

By Damian Fanelli published 3 May 13

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.

Rock World Reacts to Death of Slayer Guitarist Jeff Hanneman

By Guitar World Staff published 3 May 13

Exclusive: Guitarist Kerry King Gives Update on New Slayer Album

By Josh Hart published 9 February 12

Lamb of God's Mark Morton Interviews Slayer's Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King

By By Mark Morton published 6 October 08

In the midst of 2006's Unholy Alliance tour, Lamb of God guitarist Mark Morton took a few minutes to interview Slayer's Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman.

Children Of Bodom's Alexi Laiho Interviews Slayer's Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King

By By Alexi Laiho published 6 October 08

In the midst of 2006's Unholy Alliance tour, Children of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho stopped drinking long enough to interview Slayer's Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman.