Slayer star Jeff Hanneman died of alcohol-related liver scarring
Jeff Hanneman of Slayer performing at Sonisphere Festival, Knebworth in August 2010. (Reuters) – Guitarist Jeff Hanneman of the seminal heavy metal band Slayer died of alcohol-related cirrhosis of the liver, and not as a result of a flesh-eating bacteria, the remaining members of the U.S. band said. Hanneman, a founder of the band, which was known for its fast tempo, dark themes and pounding drums, died last week at age 49 in Southern California after suffering liver failure. ...