Slayer Taps Exodus Guitarist for Dates

by | Feb 16, 2011

Slayer has tapped Gary Holt of Exodus to fill in on immediate tour dates for guitarist Jeff Hanneman who is recovering from surgery.

Hanneman underwent immediate surgery in late January after contracting a serious infection on his right arm. He was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease.

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