Exodus is the band Kirk Hammett formed before joining Metallica, but you probably knew that. What you probably didn’t know, is that another Exodus guitarist left the band to become a Christian minister (ROFLCOPTER!!).
Anyfuckingway, current guitarist Gary Holt (\o/ GARY HOLT!) was asked about his opinion on the Big Four, or rather, how his band may get overlooked/overshadowed because of The Big Four. His answer may surprise you, cause it’s pretty uncommon humbleness, for a thrash metal musician:
“Interviewer: Does it bother you that bands like Exodus, Testament and Overkill get overlooked at times because of the exposure that the “Big Four” have received?
Gary: Not at all. I’ve never been one of those dudes who sits and complains about who should be where. I’m perfectly happy with what Exodus has accomplished and we continue to push the envelope of thrash metal.”
Read full interview here.
That’s the spirit. Fuck what everyone else is doing, just focus on your own shit. The advice I always wanted to give musicians. A certain ginger frontman could have a thing or two to learn from this guy.
But seriously, Christian minister? MAJORLULZ.
