However, in the video – which also features members of Metallica, Korn and Anthrax – King also reflected on Slayer’s time as a band and their decision to break-up, stating that he feels the band “quit too early”. … Not a lot of bands get there… We did, and then we quit too early.”

Who from Slayer died?

Jeff HannemanDiedMay 2, 2013 (aged 49) Hemet, California, U.S.GenresThrash metalOccupation(s)Musician, songwriterInstrumentsGuitar

Is Slayer retired?

He sent a celebration video for Machine Head, but in the same video, he talked about his band Slayer and their decision to retire. Speaking about his band Slayer’s retirement, King expressed his regret. “So, I hear congratulations are in order for my friends in Machine Head,” he says.