But infections -- which could develop after a variety of scenarios ranging from a mosquito bite or even a scratch on the skin from a nail -- can sometimes lead to bad outcomes . CNN 's website says that Hanneman 's liver - failure death was linked to a spider bite . Website says he ` ` contracted necrotizing fasciitis ... likely caused by a spider . '' A doctor tells CNN bites do n't lead to liver failure but infected bites can cause death . He was among founders of heavy metal band Slayer in 1981 .
CNN 's website says that Hanneman 's liver - failure death was linked to a spider bite . Website says he ` ` contracted necrotizing fasciitis ... likely caused by a spider . '' A doctor tells CNN bites do n't lead to liver failure but infected bites can cause death . He was among founders of heavy metal band Slayer in 1981 .