2012, Hanneman had not written or recorded any new material for the band's follow up to 2009's World Painted Blood''. In February 2013, Kerry King stated he was planning on recording all of the guitar parts for the upcoming album himself, but was open to Hanneman's return if he was willing and able. King also denied that Gary Holt, member of Exodus and Hanneman's live fill-in, would write or record anything for the upcoming album. Hanneman died on May 2, 2013 at the age of 49 due to liver failure. Citations Further reading External links 1981 establishments in California Articles which contain graphical timelines Def Jam Recordings artists Grammy Award winners Kerrang! Awards winners Metal Blade Records artists Musical groups disestablished in 2019 Musical groups established in 1981 Musical groups from Los Angeles Musical quartets Nuclear Blast artists Obscenity controversies in music Political music groups Thrash metal musical groups from California