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Humble Exodus guitarist is humble

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.

Cannibal Slayer – Pat O’Brien joins Slayer

Pat O’Brien, lead guitarist of Cannibal Corpse, is going to replace Gary Holt of Exodus, who replaced Jeff Hanneman in Slayer. Wait, what?

As we reported last month, Gary Holt of Exodus replaced Jeff Hanneman for a couple of Slayer shows because Hanneman got ill after being bitten by a spider. Holt isn’t going to stay forever, because, you know, he’s the main force of Exodus so he’s got to go back to his guys. That means that Slayer are left with only Kerry King to play guitars and HOLY SHIT! We don’t want that. And apparently the guys in Slayer didn’t want that either so they called Pat O’Brien.

Cannibal Corpse and Pat O’Brien slay so it’s a natural fit. Check out the dates that Holt and O’Brien are going to play with Slayer after the jump.

Thrash ’til Death – Big Four times four, part 3

I feel like I’m repeating myself when I’m saying that I love Thrash Metal but it’s the honest to Satan’s truth.

This is the third edition of Thrash ’til Death, where I’m basically listing my favorite thrash bands. Four bands a time, each led by a genuine Big Four band, you should know the deal by now. Make the jump to read on.

Video of the Week: Exodus

I always had a hard time getting into Exodus. Don’t get me wrong, I love early Thrash Metal but Exodus just not so much. But I’m refering to their early work, I definitely love their newer stuff. ‘Exhibit B: The Human Condition’ is an awesome album, front to back and ‘Downfall,’ for which they shot the video above, is actually my favorite song of that album.

Now, I might not like their early output but I do dig their 80’s methods of shooting videos. Just look at the video above, it doesn’t scream 2010 but 1986 at you. More bands should make videos like that. Who cares about going back to the roots with your sound? Go back to the roots with your videos!

Slayer return to the stage

Despite every obstacle being thrown in Slayer‘s direction recently (well, old age mostly I’d guess), with Araya being admitted to hospital and Hanneman undergoing surgery,  the band finally returned to the stage last night (Friday 4th).

Tom is back pelting those vocals out and smashing the Bass, but Gary Holt of Exodus is still filling in for Jeff, who will be back as soon as he’s fully recovered. Video footage of their live performance at Australia’s Soundwave festival can be found after the jump.