Rock stars from all over the world have poured out their hearts on Twitter following the news of the death of Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman.
Jeff Hanneman of Slayer
49-year old Hanneman never recovered after being bitten by a spider in 2011. After the spider bite he contracted Nercrotising Fasciitis, aka flesh-eating disease.
Jeff passed away today officially from liver failure, brought on by the bite.
Since the news broke the music community worldwide has been paying its respects. To the Slayer guitarist:
Pete Wentz
Rest in peace Jeff Hanneman. Decade of aggression is the first cd I ever bought with my own money. Sad day.
Scott Stapp
Jeff Hanneman. May you rest in peace and forever rock with the angels.
Overkill
Words cannot describe the devastating news about losing our metal brother Jeff Hanneman. Love you Jeff. You will never be forgotten
Regular John
Jeff Hanneman. Demoed Reign in Blood alone with a 4 track & drum machine in his garage. It changed the world. RIP
Dave Mustaine
Tonight one less star will be shining and sadly, the stage got just a little bit darker. Jeff Hanneman 1964-2013.
Guns N Roses
Our condolence to the entire @Slayer family #RIPJeff
Machinehead
RIP Jeff Hanneman. One of the greatest songwriters in all of metal let alone music. Our hearts go out to his family and band mates.
Zebrahead
R.I.P…Jeff Hanneman who played guitar in one of my favorite bands ever…SLAYER….Sad News
Rancid
Our heart goes out Jeff Hanneman’s friends and family. You will be missed man.
Gawker
Slayer guitarist and founder Jeff Hanneman is dead at 49.
Zakk Wylde
RIP brother. You will be missed.
Andrew WK
Jeff Hanneman will always be a metal god. A true master, he gave energy and excitement to millions, and will continue to.
Hatebreed
Rest In Peace Jeff Hanneman! A True Heavy Metal LEGEND!
Chimaira
RIP Jeff Hanneman. Icon.
Violent Soho
Crank at least one Slayer song today as loud as you can. RIP Jeff Hanneman
Geezer Butler
sad to hear of jeff hanneman passing. R.I.P.
Sick Of It All
RIP Jeff Hanneman @Slayer thanks for all the inspiration and the amazing music
Duff McKagan
Jeff Hanneman of @Slayer RIP. Wow. I’m so very soory for your loss Hanneman family.
Slash
Tragic & shocking news about Jeff Hanneman. He is going to missed by so many. What a sad day for Metal. RIP man.
Testament
R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman, brother in thrash.
Dino Cazares
I’m extremely shocked and sad to hear about Jeff Hanneman. He was a huge influence on my playing when I was growing up.
Ryan Adams
RIP Jeff Hanneman Sad day for #Slayer fans
Danko Jones
R.I.P. Jeff Hanneman. This is rough news. Hanneman wrote the Slayer songs we all loved the most. Condolences to the Slayer crew.
Wednesday 13
Sad day for Heavy Metal…Jeff Hanneman of Slayer R.I.P.
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