Gary Holt: "I Was Almost Violently Angry…"

In this interview episode my guest Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) talks about the creative process behind the new Exodus album Goliath and how it was different from Persona Non Grata and other records Exodus released during their career. Gary also speaks about darkness in music, and how his personal journey is reflected in some of the songs on Goliath. Gary also opens up about what it is like to work with Rob Dukes again, how his voice helped shape Goliath songs, and discusses their current tour with Megadeth and Anthrax in Canada. The guitarist also discusses the current state of Thrash Metal and why people still admire veteran Metal bands, and the next Exodus album. Gary and I also talk about his sober journey, Rob Halford's support and influence his story has on Exodus and Slayer fans, violion in Thrash Metal the craziest and most messed up story that has ever happened to him on tour, and much more! 00:00 - Intro 01:33 - On Goliath 04:37 - On darkness in music 06:37 - On title track & diversity 08:26 - On violin in Thrash Metal 10:23 - On Rob Dukes 12:28 - On Megadeth & Anthrax tour 13:39 - On next album 16:10 - On Exodus vibe & the past 17:28 - On old school Metal bands 20:00 - On Rob Halford & sobriety 22:13 - On what not to do... ever! -------- 🤘 Become a Patreon and support the show -   / metal_pilgrim   ...or become a YouTube Channel Member -    / @metalpilgrim   THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! 👕 Metal Pilgrim merch for your next concert - https://metalpilgrim.net/ 📷 Instagram -   / metal_pilgrim   👍 Facebook -   / metalpilgrimofficial   🆇 Twitter/X - https://x.com/MetalPilgrimOFC 🤖 Discord -   / discord   🎶 Metal 365 Playlist - https://metalpilgrim.net/Metal365 🇺🇦 Support our volunteer efforts here on the ground in Ukraine by donating to Steel Wings Foundation (I am the founder and personally responsible for every penny spent) - https://steelwings.net/en/ -------- Links to products posted here are usually affiliate, meaning that I may earn commission from them. -------- Background music: "Uberpunch" Alexander Nakarada (serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License -------- All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner.