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Gary Holt dives into the creative zone, sharing how early mornings fuel his lyric writing as Exodus wraps up recording not one, but two full albums packed with killer material. The band’s been riding high with special “Bonded by Blood” anniversary shows, sold-out crowds, and more touring on the horizon. Holt gets real about the physical toll of performing, past survival jobs, and how aging in thrash metal means pushing through pain for the love of the stage. He reflects on the gritty bond between bands like Exodus, Slayer, and Megadeth, built on decades of shared sweat, chaos, and rebellion.
In a wide-ranging chat, Holt talks about Exodus outshining Metallica at a pivotal early show and how Kirk Hammett’s departure gave him creative freedom—though he admits he probably wouldn’t have joined Metallica himself. He opens up about stepping into Slayer, finding his own voice while honoring Jeff Hanneman’s legacy, and shares wild stories from the road, from gearhead antics to “sober” thrash days. There's raw nostalgia in the memories of early Bay Area chaos, Megadeth’s formation, and label battles with Combat and Capitol Records. Holt caps it off by touching on the realities of being a working musician—where touring, merch, and hustle still fuel the fire.
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The David Ellefson Show is powered by ADV. In Ear Monitors Designed for Musicians, Born In New York!
Gary Holt dives into the creative zone, sharing how early mornings fuel his lyric writing as Exodus wraps up recording not one, but two full albums packed with killer material. The band’s been riding high with special “Bonded by Blood” anniversary shows, sold-out crowds, and more touring on the horizon. Holt gets real about the physical toll of performing, past survival jobs, and how aging in thrash metal means pushing through pain for the love of the stage. He reflects on the gritty bond between bands like Exodus, Slayer, and Megadeth, built on decades of shared sweat, chaos, and rebellion.
In a wide-ranging chat, Holt talks about Exodus outshining Metallica at a pivotal early show and how Kirk Hammett’s departure gave him creative freedom—though he admits he probably wouldn’t have joined Metallica himself. He opens up about stepping into Slayer, finding his own voice while honoring Jeff Hanneman’s legacy, and shares wild stories from the road, from gearhead antics to “sober” thrash days. There's raw nostalgia in the memories of early Bay Area chaos, Megadeth’s formation, and label battles with Combat and Capitol Records. Holt caps it off by touching on the realities of being a working musician—where touring, merch, and hustle still fuel the fire.
Follow ADV. on Instagram: @adv.sound (instagram.com/adv.sound)
Join the Patreon for early access to episodes and Q and A's with the hosts patreon.com/tdes
For David Ellefson Stage Played Basses and Merch ellefsonemporium.com
Follow David on Social Media
linker.ee/davidellefson
Follow Joshua on Social Media
linker.ee/talktoomeypodcast
#garyholt #metal #megadeth #slayer #metallica #exodus
