Which heavy metal band features guitarist Jeff Hanneman?

The heavy metal band featuring guitarist Jeff Hanneman was Slayer. Hanneman co-founded the California thrash metal band with guitarist Kerry King in 1981, helping define its aggressive sound and dark lyrical themes.

As Slayer’s co-lead guitarist and a major songwriter, Hanneman created or co-wrote many of the band’s best-known songs, including “Angel of Death,” “Raining Blood,” and “Die by the Sword.” His writing blended fast, precise thrash riffs with influences from punk and traditional heavy metal.

Slayer became one of thrash metal’s “Big Four,” alongside Metallica, Megadeth, and Anthrax. Hanneman remained central to the band until health problems following a serious 2011 infection limited his touring. He died in 2013. A common mix-up is confusing Hanneman with Kerry King, Slayer’s other founding guitarist; both were essential, but Hanneman was particularly celebrated for his songwriting.