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Metal Hammer
Metal Hammer
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Stef Lach

"It's a way of life. I love my job, so working isn't a problem." Gary Holt has seen it all with Slayer and Exodus – and he's not ready for it to end yet

Gary Holt of Exodus performs at Canada Life Place on February 28, 2026, in London, Ontario, Canada.

Exodus and Slayer guitarist Gary Holt says he may not have earned enough money from a lifetime in music to retire – but he insists he loves it too much to consider quitting anyway.

The 61-year-old has carved out a reputation as one of the most beloved guitarists in the thrash metal genre, first as the driving force behind Bay Area heroes Exodus and later as a replacement for the late, great Jeff Hanneman in Slayer.

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