SLAYER's Tom Araya On Status Of Jeff Hanneman - "Even Though You Haven't Seen Him Live, He's Still Part Of The Band"
April 4, 2013, 11 years ago
SLAYER singer Tom Araya spoke with Andrew Haug from AndrewHaug.com - Australia's Only Dedicated 24/7 Rock-Metal Station - at the Melbourne stop of Soundwave 2013. He was asked about the status of guitarist Jeff Hanneman, who was hospitalized in early 2011 with necrotizing fasciitis (likely rooted in a spider bite) and continues to this day in recovery-mode. The band has since enlisted EXODUS' Gary Holt for live shows.
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Check out the 15-minute chat below: