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Power Trip and Obituary pay tribute to Riley Gale in powerful performance
Back in August, Power Trip frontman Riley Gale tragically passed away at the age of 34. Now, members of Power Trip and Obituary have come together to honor Gale with a powerful performance of “Executioner’s Tax (Swing Of The Axe).” This marks the first time Power Trip guitarists Nick Stewart and Blake Ibanez, drummer Chris […]
21 Northern Californian artists who have influenced AFI’s Hunter Burgan
Southern California gets a lot of credit for being the birthplace of many bands that you know and love such as Black Flag and Bad Religion, but Northern California’s discography, which includes both Green Day and Metallica, isn’t exactly that shabby either. The area may get a little less public affirmation, but hopefully we can […]
24 metal and metalcore bands who changed vocalists and then switched back
Being in a band ain’t easy. You’ve got many creative personalities in a massive tug of war. Oh yeah, then you have to live with each other and those decisions on the road for months on end. Lineup changes aren’t uncommon, though a vocalist switch-up has the possibility to be the most debilitating. Some bands […]
One of Frank Iero’s guitars ended up with Slayer’s Gary Holt—here’s how
It looks like one of Frank Iero‘s guitars has ended up in the hands of Gary Holt for a reason you may not think. This week, the Slayer and Exodus musician revealed just how he became the new owner of one of Iero’s guitars. Read more: Metro Station know about that comparison to MGK and […]
QUIZ: Which ’90s metal band are you the most like?
Some people claim that classic-rock juggernauts Led Zeppelin started the heavy metal genre. Other purists say that isn’t the case, and heavy metal owes everything to Black Sabbath (and Ozzy Fuckin’ Osbourne). Regardless of where you stand on the genealogy, the oft-lampooned genre hit its commercial peak in the ’90s, with albums from the Big […]
Gary Holt wasn’t happy Kirk Hammett used Exodus material for Metallica
In 1983, Kirk Hammett left Exodus to join Metallica. Although decades have passed since he left the band, his former Exodus bandmate is digging up some old stories. Gary Holt, Exodus’ guitarist, says that Hammett previously used Exodus material without permission in Metallica’s music. Read more: John Lennon’s killer Mark David Chapman has parole rejected […]
Gary Holt says he tested positive for COVID-19 but is "in the clear"
A few weeks ago, Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt revealed he was suffering from all of the symptoms of the COVID-19 coronavirus and today he’s confirming he has tested positive. In a now-deleted post on his Instagram account, Holt explains that his test results came back positive while his wife Lisa tested negative. Read More: Watch Tom DeLonge parody himself with […]
Gary Holt finds humor in “suffering from all the symptoms” of coronavirus
Gary Holt, the legendary and at times controversial guitarist of Slayer and Exodus might have coronavirus. In a recent social media post, Holt said he is showing the symptoms and is now self-quarantining. Holt last made headlines for re-releasing his “Kill The Kardashians” shirt and calling Tekashi 6ix9ine a “little rainbow brite asshole.” Read More: Picturesque […]
Gary Holt reprints “Kill The Kardashians” shirt to combat “bootleggers”
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt is the king of being outspoken. Just last week the musical legend aired his thoughts on Tekashi 6ix9ine in one of the bluntest social media posts of all time. Now, Holt is returning to the roots with one of his first controversial moments regarding the Kardashians. The guitarists printed […]
Gary Holt reacts to “snitch” Tekashi 6ix9ine’s prison request: “F— you”
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt recently had a few blunt words to say over Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s recent request to serve the remainder of his jail sentence at home. Holt took to Instagram to vehemently express his feeling towards the jailed rapper. Holt is well known for displaying his feelings towards certain things he doesn’t […]
Slayer guitarist doesn't actually hate Kardashians, attacks modern rap
Gary Holt is plenty busy shredding guitar for Slayer and Exodus but he still managed to find some time to talk on a number of topics at a music clinic in Michigan. Holt is very outspoken against the Kardashians, frequently wearing shirts that read “Kill The Kardashians,” but he apparently doesn’t hate them. Read More: Oli Sykes says rock isn’t dead […]
Slayer guitarist doesn't like Imagine Dragons
Wow. The Imagine Dragons hate came thick and quick after the group got the nation’s attention during Sunday’s Lil Wayne-assisted college football halftime show. (The one that happened as Clemson took the championship from Alabama.) But it’s Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt who seemingly spoke up with perhaps the bluntest words for the act […]
Fan arrested for posting band lyrics to Facebook
UPDATE Sept. 5: After spending eight days jail, James Evans, who was arrested for posting Exodus lyrics on Facebook, has been released. He's been told his case will be deferred for six months. He will also have to undergo a mental evaluation. Evans a statement to NBC 14: “It's nonsense. I feel like my civil rights […]
Slayer announce fall U.S. headlining tour with Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus
Slayer have announced that they will be heading out on a full U.S. headlining tour this fall. The band will kick the tour off on November 12 in Oakland, California and wrap things up on December 5 in Detroit, Michigan. Support will come from Suicidal Tendencies and Exodus. Tickets will go on sale to the public this Friday, […]
Early days of Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth featured in new book 'Murder In The Front Row'
While the average AltPress.com reader may not be old enough to remember the burgeoning metal scene that existed in California's Bay Area in the early 80s, chances are good some of your favorite bands do–countless contemporary metal acts count bands like Metallica and Slayer among their influences, and even if they don't, plenty of them […]
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