My very 1st concert was Exodus Suicidal Tendencies with Pantera opening up. In Cleveland Ohio. I was 17 years old. A lady at the show had backstage passes to meet Exodus and gave me one. I got to meet Exodus! Gary and all the guys were so very cool! The best thing about this is that it's a memory, my memory. There's no photos, there's no video, there's no documented evidence of that night but I remember. Thank you Gary for doing what you do!
Gary been in the business long enough and seen every genre and he's still standing, kicking ass with a new album, and still relevant! Love Gary and Exodus!!!
I am very happy to have a seen FUCKIN’ SLAYER on their final tour in 2018. I have some pretty good video footage of it, and I was literally within spitting distance of the stage. They all played magnificently, and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen 🤘
Frank, I just finished the vid and wanted to say that ur the best interviewer I've seen in over 40yrs of METAL. You don't interrupt and even stop instantly if they have more to add and ur not making constant noises (hmmm hmmm, uh huh uh huh, etc) when they're speaking, like... most interviewers compete with the guest and just try to not be upstaged, desperate for the attention but ur cool as they come! Granted, Gary is always an easy guest cuz he tells detailed stories keeping the root question in mind vs. one word answer people. Anyway, Great episode and thanks to you and Gary, very interesting!
Gary Holt is just too fuckin' cool! I've never met the man, but his persona is sincere and no bullshit. His type of 'influencer' is authentic and an example of how people should present themselves. No harm in that! 🤘🏻 🍻
Gary is my favourite guitarist since so many years ago. Great dude, very good player with a cool style and his own Eclipse models are such a nice guitars
The Big Four is a term that refers to the four best selling American thrash bands in the 80s. They were Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. It has nothing to do with quality or when they emerged. I'm not sure why people have such difficulty grasping that.
You're totally right in that it's mainly about the popularity of those four bands but the fact that they all emerged nationally at roughly the same time is at least a part of it.
I don't give a shit about "first" or "most popular," when I hear something as masterful and deserving as Exodus, and then go to Anthrax, you just can't have me believe Exodus doesn't belong in the big four.
I first heard Exodus in 1985 & when they first talked about a Big 4 I thought it should have been a Big 5. Even though commercially they weren't as big still us thrashers have never cared about that shit. You put on an album & they're right up there with Metallica & the rest.
I'm curious what area Gary lives in. That's my dream, to escape this concrete jungle. Move somewhere quiet, dark at night and nobody around constantly.
Exodus was around years before Testament was. Zetro Sousa was from the Legacy before he joined Exodus. There would have never been a Testament, or Metallica for that matter if not for Exodus, the creators of the Thrash Metal genre. Only Venom was doing it when Exodus started. Exodus were the creators of the entire Bay Area Scene. The majority of the songs from Ride the Lightning were just reworked Exodus material
For me there was never a big four because how the f**k are you going to leave out Exodus, Testament and Overkill from any grouping of thrash bands especially since they were of the same era and some cases same location as the traditional big 4? More like a big seven or six because Anthrax wore thin a lot faster than any of the rest.
I would say for Testament they came a little late. By the time their debut was out, those bands had already released landmark albums. And I am as big a fan of theirs as anyone.
@@iamgribs The Legacy came out in '87. I know Metallica, Exodus, etc had records out a couple of years earlier but I remember really getting into Bay Area thrash in late '86 when Master of Puppets and Peace Sells kind of blew up and I then ate up any metal I could find from the SF scene. And, for me at least, The Legacy fell into that general time frame so I wouldn't say they were too late. They did hit after all. New Order was a pretty big follow up that really solidified their place in the thrash emergence. But yeah, they did get stuck in that tier just below the big four. Over time though I would say they've definitely surpassed Anthrax and pulled up to maybe at least equal with Megadeth. Of course what passes for Metallica is still gigantic and Slayer occupies legendary status but the legacy (pun intended) of Testament is nothing to be ashamed of.
@@Shagrath71 I will say that Testament, not unlike Overkill, have a far better track record than Metallica and Megadeth. The latter two have put out some albums that were really "blah" or just plain bad. Testament are more consistent. I think Ritual and Demonic were the only albums of theirs that I didn't really like that much but they still had something to offer here and there. They are still killing it in 2020. Titans of Creation reveals more of itself with each listen.
@@Shagrath71 I would agree however with including Exodus and Overkill. They been around just as long as Metallica and Anthrax. They were colleagues in the same vocation at the exact same time and deserve the same kind of respect on their name.
@@iamgribs As far as I'm concerned Metallica ceased to exist after 'Justice and as much as I love Megadeth they might make a great album and then a few stinkers -- very up and down. Overkill got a little weak in the middle years but consistently great recently. You hit the nail on the head with Testament. They don't have a bad record IMO. And they keep getting better where a lot of bands might plateau or fall off.
My very 1st concert was Exodus Suicidal Tendencies with Pantera opening up. In Cleveland Ohio. I was 17 years old. A lady at the show had backstage passes to meet Exodus and gave me one. I got to meet Exodus! Gary and all the guys were so very cool! The best thing about this is that it's a memory, my memory. There's no photos, there's no video, there's no documented evidence of that night but I remember. Thank you Gary for doing what you do!
My 1st was Brooks and Dunn I was 8 lol
I would have loved to have seen that!!!
What a cool memory 😎
Lucky bastard
What an awesome line up
Gary Holt is such a great guy, easy to get along with and so much fun to talk with
Gary been in the business long enough and seen every genre and he's still standing, kicking ass with a new album, and still relevant! Love Gary and Exodus!!!
Honestly Gary seems like the coolest,most genuine and happiest dude around!
Exodus fucking rule too
I've met, and talked to a lot of metal and rock celebs, but Gary holt would be so fun to hang out with and talk to.
I am very happy to have a seen FUCKIN’ SLAYER on their final tour in 2018. I have some pretty good video footage of it, and I was literally within spitting distance of the stage. They all played magnificently, and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen 🤘
I've seen them several times (first 2005 or 6), and I agree, of all those times they were on their best on that last tour.
I just got a copy of "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" ...Fucking brilliant..Love your playing/writing and sense of humor !!!!!
Great album saw them 2x on that tour.
Rob Dukes era Exodus was arguably their best, but personally I think it was.
@@dq7860 exodus on the dukes era they were death-thrash for sure
@@dq7860 It 100% is their best era.
Frank, I just finished the vid and wanted to say that ur the best interviewer I've seen in over 40yrs of METAL.
You don't interrupt and even stop instantly if they have more to add and ur not making constant noises (hmmm hmmm, uh huh uh huh, etc) when they're speaking, like... most interviewers compete with the guest and just try to not be upstaged, desperate for the attention but ur cool as they come!
Granted, Gary is always an easy guest cuz he tells detailed stories keeping the root question in mind vs. one word answer people.
Anyway, Great episode and thanks to you and Gary, very interesting!
I’ve been lucky enough to meet Gary twice now, he’s super genuine and a really nice guy
Congrats on being one of the big 4 truly deserving of it🤘
Love the shout out for Schenker and Blackmore! Two of THE greatest ever!
Gary the GOAT
Gary Holt is just too fuckin' cool! I've never met the man, but his persona is sincere and no bullshit. His type of 'influencer' is authentic and an example of how people should present themselves. No harm in that! 🤘🏻 🍻
Gary is my favourite guitarist since so many years ago. Great dude, very good player with a cool style and his own Eclipse models are such a nice guitars
The Big Four is a term that refers to the four best selling American thrash bands in the 80s. They were Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax. It has nothing to do with quality or when they emerged.
I'm not sure why people have such difficulty grasping that.
Anthrax is a joke. Unless yur from new yawk.
You're totally right in that it's mainly about the popularity of those four bands but the fact that they all emerged nationally at roughly the same time is at least a part of it.
@@EonSlumber Did you even read my comment?
Well said. Big meant big sales.
I don't give a shit about "first" or "most popular," when I hear something as masterful and deserving as Exodus, and then go to Anthrax, you just can't have me believe Exodus doesn't belong in the big four.
Splendid nterview by a thrash metal OG, proud Generation X member and all around cool dude, Italian Exodus Metal Command lifer here.
Dude you're really good at keeping an interview/podcast going
Great interview. 🤘🤘
Awesome interview! Great job 🤘🏼
A nice shout out to Lost Society from Gary :) They were at Tuska Open Air at the same time.
Gary is my spirit animal
Huge Exodus fan. Mainly because the production of their albums are always the I would personally produce it if I was had a band.
Gary’s the fuckin’ MAN.
Such a cool guy. Love Exodus!! Brings me to that pure space of absolute excitement and banging my head while.im laughing my ass off
This man is awesome
Gary’s just a cool dude
I first heard Exodus in 1985 & when they first talked about a Big 4 I thought it should have been a Big 5. Even though commercially they weren't as big still us thrashers have never cared about that shit. You put on an album & they're right up there with Metallica & the rest.
Well it is big 6 to me. It must include Overkill and Exodus. They were there since the beginning!!!!!!!!
I agree Gary if we could get rid of the internet musicians would get paid what there worth again!!!!!!...\m/......
Holt has talent so his movement isn't void
one of the things I like the most about Gary is Lisa
8:42 there´s the magic !
Persona Non Gratis, mean Unsavory Character. Well in Law lingo. But cool interview. Say hey to Jimmy at Duffs Williamsburg Brooklyn.
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GARY FUCKING HOLT! 🤘🤘🤘🤘
Living in the country is RAD
I'm curious what area Gary lives in.
That's my dream, to escape this concrete jungle. Move somewhere quiet, dark at night and nobody around constantly.
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was that throwing shade at Testament?
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I love metal but if I hear the term “big 4” again it’ll be too soon.
He forgot to mention Warbringer
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Gary in glasses looks a bit similar to Steve Vai.
Those headlines sound like everything he's been interviewed about the past 8 years...
Testament belongs in the big 5 before Exodus or if Pantera was still around they need to be in there too
Exodus was around years before Testament was. Zetro Sousa was from the Legacy before he joined Exodus. There would have never been a Testament, or Metallica for that matter if not for Exodus, the creators of the Thrash Metal genre. Only Venom was doing it when Exodus started. Exodus were the creators of the entire Bay Area Scene. The majority of the songs from Ride the Lightning were just reworked Exodus material
I never was an Exodus fan, Testament would have been created regardless
@@nickolasstiponovich5084 they would have sounded different
Why does he have a Marine Flag on the ceiling?
Noticed that also...
A MARINE MYSELF
SEMPER FIDELIS
The one and only Lord of Thrash.
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It’s called the BIG 4. Not the bands I like 4
For me there was never a big four because how the f**k are you going to leave out Exodus, Testament and Overkill from any grouping of thrash bands especially since they were of the same era and some cases same location as the traditional big 4? More like a big seven or six because Anthrax wore thin a lot faster than any of the rest.
I would say for Testament they came a little late. By the time their debut was out, those bands had already released landmark albums. And I am as big a fan of theirs as anyone.
@@iamgribs The Legacy came out in '87. I know Metallica, Exodus, etc had records out a couple of years earlier but I remember really getting into Bay Area thrash in late '86 when Master of Puppets and Peace Sells kind of blew up and I then ate up any metal I could find from the SF scene. And, for me at least, The Legacy fell into that general time frame so I wouldn't say they were too late. They did hit after all. New Order was a pretty big follow up that really solidified their place in the thrash emergence. But yeah, they did get stuck in that tier just below the big four. Over time though I would say they've definitely surpassed Anthrax and pulled up to maybe at least equal with Megadeth. Of course what passes for Metallica is still gigantic and Slayer occupies legendary status but the legacy (pun intended) of Testament is nothing to be ashamed of.
@@Shagrath71 I will say that Testament, not unlike Overkill, have a far better track record than Metallica and Megadeth. The latter two have put out some albums that were really "blah" or just plain bad. Testament are more consistent. I think Ritual and Demonic were the only albums of theirs that I didn't really like that much but they still had something to offer here and there. They are still killing it in 2020. Titans of Creation reveals more of itself with each listen.
@@Shagrath71 I would agree however with including Exodus and Overkill. They been around just as long as Metallica and Anthrax. They were colleagues in the same vocation at the exact same time and deserve the same kind of respect on their name.
@@iamgribs As far as I'm concerned Metallica ceased to exist after 'Justice and as much as I love Megadeth they might make a great album and then a few stinkers -- very up and down. Overkill got a little weak in the middle years but consistently great recently. You hit the nail on the head with Testament. They don't have a bad record IMO. And they keep getting better where a lot of bands might plateau or fall off.
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Is it just me, or does he look coked out of his mind?
It's you.