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Slayer
Slayer


Background information
Origin Huntington Park, California, United States
Genre(s) Speed Metal
Thrash Metal
Years active 1981—present
Label(s) Def Jam Recordings
Columbia Records
Sony Music
Metal Blade Records
American Recordings
Associated acts Megadeth
Testament
Website Website
Members
Kerry King
Tom Araya
Jeff Hanneman
Dave Lombardo
Former members
Paul Bostaph
Tony Scaglione
Jon Dette



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Ex-Iggy Pop Drummer Killed In Hit And Run

January 21, 2011
Ex-Iggy Pop Drummer Killed In Hit And RunEx-Iggy Pop drummer Alex Kirst has been killed in a hit and run accident.

The drummer, aged 47, was killed by a car as he was walking on foot in California on January 13. Kirst's body was found at the side of Date Palm Road, The Desert Sun reports.

Kirtst played on Iggy Pop's 2001 album 'Beat 'Em Up' and 2003's 'Skull Ring', as well as playing with The Nymphs from 1985-1992.

Meanwhile, Iggy Pop and James Williamson released a reissue of their classic album, ‘Kill City’ in December.

(by Holly Frith)



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