SLAYER - Recruiting Gary Holt for REPENTLESS (OFFICIAL INTERVIEW)

SLAYER discuss recruiting guitarist Gary Holt (Exodus) for twelfth studio album, REPENTLESS.
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[@DiegoMassili]

I could see Tom's eyes speaking about Jeff! RIP to the greatest metal riffer EVER!!!

[@Michael_Michaels]

Diego Massili Tom almost lost it right there man! =(

[@TwiztidJ]

MikeVonDoom I've never shed a tear for anybody I've never met, but I DAMN near did when I heard about Jeff dying.

[@travo2112]

+TwiztidJ Ya man.... All of us true Metal heads certainly were crushed. Like with Dimebag...

[@ThaTruth223]

what's crazy is i think this is the first time tom has been on camera talking about jeff since his passing.and you could tell in his eyes how much it still hurts to this very day

[@TwiztidJ]

He's on the verge of tears. It's utterly heartbreaking. RIP Jeff.

[@scottsmith4854]

I hope if Slayer do another album after REPENTLESS that they let Gary contribute. The guy is a thrash pioneer.

[@MattCooketheomniscient]

+The Antagonist Because everything Slayer lacks with songwriting is what Gary excels at.

[@MattCooketheomniscient]

***** He can genuinely make Slayer a better band if they let him. There's so much unused potential in that band that I think he could help them use.

[@MattCooketheomniscient]

***** Is that an implication that Slayer is the better band?

[@MattCooketheomniscient]

***** I'm curious as to how Slayer is objectively better.

[@MattCooketheomniscient]

***** Objective means factual. What factual basis do you have to make such a claim? Are the songs or musicians objectively better? How do you measure that quality? It seems to me your position is subjective - an opinion - that coincides with record sales.

[@CarltonMelson]

Ive known Gary since 1979 and he is one of my oldest friends. I am happy to see him finally getting the recognition he should have been getting over the years.

[@therockisland]

For many many years now, I've become acquainted with people that knew the "Big 4", and I'd show them Exodus. 100% of the time, they were hooked from the first note they heard. Even now, the company I work for just hired a bunch of guys in their early 20's, and they're getting hooked on Exodus, as well. Don't get me wrong, I still love Slayer, but I've always been a bigger fan of Exodus. I've really come to love the stuff from Tempo of the Damned onward the best.

[@chaosapiant]

Been listening to Exodus for going on 30 years now and I've always thought his playing and their sound were way way underrated. He deserves every bit of this.

[@degatagauwatie4073]

Are you from the same area as he is? If so, we probably know a lot of the same people. I grew up in Richmond/San Pablo, California. One day at Hilltop mall, I was at that pizza place that used to serve beer. This must have been in 1990, or 1991. I was there drinking, and had a guitar with me that I had bought from Geno earlier that day - Geno, the bassists for Blind Illusion. So I started talking to this dude that was asking about the guitar, and I mentioned that there was another one I wanted to buy, one that belonged to Gary Holt. He said, "I am Gary Holt." His uncle was there with him, and we spent a couple hours there drinking, and talking. I wonder if Gary would remember that...

[@CarltonMelson]

@@degatagauwatie4073 I'm from El Sobrante. I know Geno also. I was in Exodus before Gary.

[@atgimm2090]

@@therockisland they should have included exodus in the "big 4" should be the big 5

[@ozj1638]

Exodus called earlier. They said they wanted their Gary back

[@matt0331]

Tom seems like such a cool guy! you can tell he really misses Jeff.

[@claytonschiller8664]

+Matt Rivera I see what you are saying of the members in the band they were the closest no doubt about that......but when they decide one more record and its over bring dave back to see them out in still I like paul don't get me wrong but dave in the final tour is the right way for them to go out in style hopefully they can iron out their problems and move forward sooner rather than later

[@matt0331]

Yeah I could understand where you're coming from

[@gcabral5301]

clayton schiller I

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

Very evolved man

[@dsa2685]

You didn't do jeff proud, Gary. You honoured his legacy more than anyone could ever have. The repentless album is a masterpiece.

[@patientmental875]

Masterpiece, really?

[@kaield4763]

​@@patientmental875 yes

[@yanikotavov385]

not really a masterpiece

[@2500curbstomper]

not really a masterpiece, its awesome tho

[@DatMetalBoi75]

Masterpiece? No. A damn great album? Yes

[@JAFOpty]

Wao hearing Tom talk about Jeff was really emotional. RIP JH!

[@vellayah]

I'm pretty sure Jeff said ''FUCK YEAH'' on every lead you put on this album, Gary. Amazing album

[@pelayowhitewolf3276]

Ironically, that what he said when he knew about Gary replacing him. Holt said that in an interview

[@nembience1]

Tom is sooooooo fucking cool!

[@travo2112]

Tom is really cool... Would like to hang w these guys for a few(dozen) beers!!

[@davidmiranda7879]

+Kasper Rotbøll he is an absolutely lovely guy as a person. how he smiles and enjoys what he does. Tom is a great musicial and a great guy

[@waltertamburri3154]

+Kasper Rotbøll ..... Holt is the shit too,,,,, nice sub for +Jeff RIP +

[@powerface71]

In 45 years on earth that is the most emotion I have ever seen Tom display for us to see, raw and stripped down and real. We miss Jeff too Tom!

[@mikeseaquest9246]

gary holt is cool

[@kevinmielke4296]

Gary Holt is a thrash metal god

[@boazbaruchin9085]

ye

[@angrytroll27]

I really hope people give this album a chance and a GOOD listen

[@cy9nvs]

Aaron Mifsud seems like I am the only one having any expectations for it by now.. Seriously I think if they never released reign in blood, and would release it now all those "fans" would call it shit.

[@Dsntmtter2ME]

vermillioN I think it more has to do with the evolution of their sound and people not liking that. God hates Us All was a great album, but it, along with their newer albums, doesn't even begin to touch how great Reign in Blood and Seasons in the Abyss are.

[@cabalofdemons]

Joshua Thornton Don't forget Hell Awaits, South of Heaven and Show No Mercy. I like Slayer's later output and don't think any era of Slayer outshines the other. I see the band's music as continuous, different yes, but continuous. I think DIabolus was a refreshing album while World Painted Blood show the band at its most primal since Show No Mercy.

[@AkselSv]

Aaron Mifsud Of course I will give it a chance! I'm excited for the new album.

[@EbenezarGold]

+Aaron Mifsud Holt's work is awesome. And damn, I want want of those Kemper amps. I'ts hard not to notice some classic riffage in the new songs, stuff that is more classic thrash.

[@HabAnagarek]

Listening to their playing here, it sounds like having Gary in Slayer pushes Kerry.

[@lucasblake449]

HabAnagarek absolutely

[@CarltonMelson]

HabAnagarek Sounds like Kerry has gotten better. Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed.

[@verve92]

Kerry grew as a guitarist. The song Repentless is GREAT thrash song. This band lost two limbs and still alive!

[@mottahead6464]

+verve92 Looking like a limping hungry zombie, which is not a bad thing for a metal band.

[@tasteegold7772]

+HabAnagarek yeah well kerry(dollar sign's) king could use the push..his playing suck's and his smug pretentious attitude of late is even worse..he make's dave mustaine seem like mr roger's

[@ifdmedic7479]

Gary Holt is a true professional on guitar and as a person. Yes, I saw Tom's eyes watering throughout the interview, when asked about Jeff Hanneman's replacement. I think we all felt a loss when Jeff died. But, if anyone was ever going to replace Jeff, it would have been Gary Holt. Gary is phenomen as a guitar player and as a human being.

[@CarltonMelson]

Jeff was in on the decision for Gary to take his place while Slayer was on tour. It was supposed to be until Jeff could play again.

[@tb48bt]

2:02 tears in Tom's eyes are heart breaking... Fuck I miss Jeff so much...

[@vishalsheth1888]

Jeff is one of the greatest when it comes to riffs, but honestly Gary is a lot better lead guitarist and his solos are great.

[@claytonschiller8664]

+Vishal Sheth no jeff was better when he could play....keyword when he could play....jeff is irreplaceable

[@vishalsheth1888]

clayton schiller With all due respect,Jeff's solos make my ears bleed.But anyways,everyone has their preferences.

[@MartinStaykov]

+Vishal Sheth Gary's an amazing guitar player, but honestly, his solos sound too much alike, even for Slayer's standards. He always uses the same playing technique. At least when he plays live, anyway.

[@tasteegold7772]

+Vishal Sheth you're bordering on heresy with that statement.. but as far as leads go any so so thrasher can toss out good leads but it's RIFFS that make songs memorable and jeff was THE guiding force for slayers more solid songs

[@vishalsheth1888]

***** With all due respect, Gary's solos atleast have some sense to them. Jeff and Kerry churned out solos which were sometimes altogether unlistenable.But anyways that is what I think.

[@arnoldr1746]

Gary Holt fits perfectly well on Slayer. The album Repentless is the cherry of the pie for Slayer's retirement, it's just fucking amazing. How I wish for a Slayer's album in wich Gary Holt could participate in the creation.

[@satanicindians]

Saw slayer in Nov. 2014 w/ suicidal and exodus (oh yeah awesome) and let me say Gary Holt played with authority that night tearing it up like a mad man. Have no doubt he is the guy for the job and slayer fans should be grateful we got Gary to help continue the slayer dominance and legacy . Jeff would be proud ! Remember that there is a horrible future headed our way and that is there will be a day when slayer no longer makes music . NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!

[@SuperFreshBanana]

Mike Sovereign Hoping to catch slayer sometime next year down under, unfortunately it seems like slayer only has another album or two left in them. I hope they stay for as long they can though.

[@hlm666]

***** Where are they going to be playing down here next year? Last time I saw them was at soundwave in 2012 I think, Holt was filling for Jeff then even back then and it was a pretty bloody good show, it was an afternoon set though would have preferred it later in the night.

[@SuperFreshBanana]

hlm666 hasn't been announced yet but its likely gonna either be at soundwave next year or their own headline tour.

[@Nate.lee98]

2 years later... the time has come boys

[@bloodline1389]

I saw that same tour in KC, holt did double duty that night it was one of the coolest fucking things I've ever seen

[@dkyelak]

I noticed Kerry's playing tightened up when Gary joined.

[@nachiketjoshi6594]

Gary with glasses looks like a wizard! a wizard of violence \m/

[@ladinark1672]

And we all need a good lesson!

[@nachiketjoshi6594]

Martin Ivanov a lesson in violence 🤘🏻

[@SinistaMinista666]

Man, fuck! I always try to keep myself composed whenever Jeff gets talked about, but that shit is hard as hell to do. I feel like Gary is doing him justice, though.

[@leester321]

I’ve seen Slayer twice, once with Exodus as the opener. I had known about Gary and known about Exodus prior to seeing that show, but witnessing the amount of talent, passion, and ferocity that he put into those two sets made me a Holt-Head for life. The guy absolutely fucking shreds!!!🤘🏻

[@atrevino1997]

Hails to Gary Holt \m/ and RIP Jeff.

[@christianboddum8783]

Good points on Glenn Tipton, I agree 100%

[@GingerChristmas]

Damn, Tom's still got it after all these years

[@thesatanist7538]

Gary definitely was a great choice.

[@salottin]

Damn... Tom Araya... He rarelly talks, but he does it from the heart

[@hechogamermx4812]

I’ll always treasure in my heart when I saw Slayer live in 2001, I was a few feet away from Jeff R.I.P., unforgettable performance. On the other hand Gary was the perfect fit.

[@pablonaracena]

Tom is talking from the deep bottom of his heart, you can see it in his eyes!!!🤘🤟

[@vicktorv]

I met Gary a few years ago in Mexico, he came to give a concert with Exodus in a small forum (El Circo Volador), a great guy signed and signed autographs and let himself take many photos, the band was already up on stage and He was still out with the people ...

[@oscarmedina3803]

Gary Fucking Holt \m/

[@dibbo9264]

Gary Holt is incredible perfect fit for Slayer

[@overkel]

You'd never expect these guys to have so much humanity and brotherly love for each other. I have a whole new level of respect for Slayer. All of the new videos are great.

[@microsoup]

Gary is one of the absolute best guitarists out there!!! The best guitarist Slayer could ever find after Jeff!

[@peoplevsradio317]

It is sad kerry can't just make music how he wants...like an artist. What will the fans think? What do the fans want it to sound like? No way to live...We are here man! We wanna hear what u have to offer! Take a risk...it could pay off.

[@tymanning2832]

Tom has such an infectious laugh. Out of all the Slayer people he seems the most genuine.

[@michaelc.3647]

Gary and Jeff were friends in real life (as much as you can be) and he is a metal legend. I found no issue at all in him playing with SLAYER!

[@claypage1089]

Happy to hear King say that. Glenn Tipton is one of THE most overlooked greats. He never has quit growing, whereas K.K. kind of did.

[@JSMCalder]

Gary fuckin Holt ladies and gentlemen. Perfect fit. RIP Jeff

[@darkestdarker3726]

I myself was unable to imagine Slayer on stage or in studio without Jeff, but now that Gary is here, I wonder how come I did not think of it myself. It seems so natural. I really do think that Jeff would go FUCK YEAH! And Tom's tears say it all...

[@jarrettenaope7038]

Cannibal did a Show in Hawaii and They Played HA,MMER SMASH AND DEDICATED THAT PIT TO,JEFF....FUCK YAAA🤘

[@dyllan1195]

Seen them in adelaide last year and Mannn... Gary has such a powerful stage presence and just rips the guitar, It was such an amazing night, my girlfriend even caught Gary's cute kitten pick ! Can't wait to frame it when we move

[@ninemile57]

What's up with dark-ass morbid atmospheric music in the background?

[@kristopher6031]

seaotter 98 interviews in the abyss

[@Beiskraft]

It's a slayer thing I guess

[@caseyplooy1696]

seaotter 98 .......ummmm it’s Slayer.

[@byerlee_1528]

i’m gonna go ahead and say this and it’s gonna piss people off, but in my opinion, gary holt is the best guitarist slayer has ever had. that’s not to say he would’ve wrote better riffs or anything but specifically from a lead standpoint and skill standpoint, i think he’s the best. maybe even the best in all of thrash. mans a legend, just saw him in SLO for the bay strikes back tour, he was killer.

[@edwinfields9379]

Gary is a way better guitarist than Kerry will ever be.

[@ziguigui22]

+EJ Fields Kerry and everybody know that! ;)

[@caseyplooy1696]

Edwin Fields ..LoL, ok??.......you’re what, some kind of guitar critic master?

[@mauriciohernandezdiaz9825]

Should change the name of the band to SlayerSlayer Top

[@bronsonhenness531]

The Tom and Kerry show?

[@staindman00]

+Bronson Henness LOL !

[@caseyplooy1696]

Mauricio Hernández Díaz ......you should change your name to stupidcomments.

[@z.s.n.]

Is the background music from fallout new Vegas?

[@lennyc6003]

Tom Araya is the best. Jeff was such a nice guy as well. Incredible the band is really just so straight ahead cool. Really appreciate their music, great stuff.

[@Monetshimmons]

Tom is like the coolest uncle you could ever want. Araya for President

[@hetjamesfield4473]

Anyone can say anything, but the fact will still stay, that Gary is a very unique thrash master! Ty to Gary for great and big contributions to the band, his guitar in general and in every way sounds fuckin awesome! He is great enough to play with Slayer, he really earnd it. RIP Jeff Hanneman \m/

[@paramentalproductions2053]

I’m sure Jeff would be happy. Gary is a great guitarist and great guy, I was lucky enough to meet and share the stage with him in the 90’s when my band Distorted View opened for Exodus at Harpos in Detroit

[@NevermoreEVHBLS]

Love the PANTERA amp sticker too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\m/

[@joealvarez8733]

Long live Slayer and Exodus And Gary Holt and RIP Mr. Jeff Hanneman...

[@JamesMullarneyIsAFraud]

Everyone calls him Gary apart from Kerry. Says a lot really.

[@mojotmn]

This is my favorite album to be honest ❤️

[@themastema1189]

So there were SEVERAL names like Tom said...til someone said Gary... And KERRY said he was HIS first choice?! Something's wrong..really wrong here..

[@Chuloloc]

Awesome. Great video. Despite however people may feel about the current state and occurrences with the band, the new album will dominate like any all Slayer albums. SSSLLLAAAYYYEEERRR

[@jimmyjambhere]

i can wait until next month. i pre-ordered the metal eagle box set , the picture disc box set and 10 different colored vinyls. i want them all.

[@harrycallahan9143]

2:14 To be honest Tom was right, they should have waited for Jeff to get better, whos Kerry to say Jeff's playing wasn't up to scratch when Kerry fucked up the intro When The Stillness Comes 4 fucking times in one night! who on earth said it was Kerry's band to make that decision anyway when Jeff wrote all their most important songs! because Kerry kept calling the shots and wouldn't let Jeff back in the band poor Jeff just drank himself to death in the end because he wasn't allowed back in the band who he made famous, Tom knows this and this why hes wanted Slayer to call it a day for years, I personally think hes riddled with guilt about Jeffs passing.

[@kingseamas]

Gary is a great guy and a monster guitarist.

[@arminius97]

Im really looking forward to this album, and it's coming out on my birthday :D

[@theadorebundy4514]

Slayer died when Jeff did. R.I.P. Riff master. :(

[@ISGomez]

Damn.. is it just me or does it seem like Tom felt sentimental talking about Jeff?

[@FluffyMeowington]

+I.S. Gomez "Man sentimental about recently deceased friend of 35 years- that and other inexplicable phenomena after the break."

[@JelloFluoride]

I love Slayer and Exodus.

[@blaggermouth]

great interview. bravo !

[@Locoandchooch]

I think if Gary wrote some Slayer songs or riffs, Kerry would have a hard time learning it, Gary is far superior player.

[@caseyplooy1696]

Locoandchooch ........oh boy, here come the keyboard warrior guitar critic masters.

[@GeoRockNerd]

Gary is a fucking GOD, an absolute metal legend, and thrash metal pioneer...Slayer couldn’t have picked better to fill Hanneman’s massive shoes, huge respect to him for making it work so well. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@billgrim7646]

one of the most down to earth and humble bands out there ever.

[@anthonyperkins5856]

Gary your bad ass! RIP Jeff you'll will always be missed.

[@weatherlytheweathermanpoli4175]

anthony perkins Boglins Rule!

[@weatherlytheweathermanpoli4175]

anthony perkins sp SLAAAAAYYYEERRRR!

[@76sagi]

I am really looking forward to this new LP!!!!

[@TheProphegy]

Gary Holt is the fuckin' man. No one on earth would've been a better fit for replacing Jeff in Slayer than him.

[@milesneedham]

again, as a 53 yr old metal maniac...i luv SLAYER and GH is the only logical replacement....not replacement, just a sub...but WHAT A FUCKING SUB!! GO GH!!

[@hornmoviereviews8739]

gary holt is the Glenn Tipton of this generation. he gets over looked and exodus as a band gets over looked. but I don't anybody can replace jeff better than gary. GARY FUCKING HOLT. YOUR THE SHIT

[@malakisands8180]

Back in 2001 when God Hates us All tour. A buddy and I drove from Tampa to Jacksonville to see Slayer at Club 2000. Jeff, Tom, Dave and Kerry it kicked ass. The next day we where hanging out at Pat O’Briens house while Cannibal Corpse practiced. All of a sudden the Slayer bus pulls up and we do some shoots, shoot pool, Slayer plays a few songs in the garage. They are so humble. The reason they where in town is to raise money for Chuck Schuldiner past and the money went to the family. Many bands in Metal came to support a member in the Music Community who did so much

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

Glenn Tipton is a shredder with no recognition. Yet hacks like Slash are considered brilliant. Kerry's comparison is appropriate. RIP Dusty, Eddie, Chick, Daryll and Jeff.

[@Rings0fSaturn2k]

Was Tom crying or high during this video?

[@anthonyhenderson7643]

He's just so fucking cool, slayer couldnt have made a better choice, and a more respectfull one viz-a-viz Jeffs memory. I also hope everyone has also ñoticed the new direction the band has taken, a new testament if you will, which has seen them hold a torch on stage to Jeffs memory whilst taking a more relaxed technical style. Its so fucking cool seeing them kicking the shit out of the avant-gaurd of thrash, still Reigning in 2017.

[@waywardanarchist]

dear slayer..we love you and all but we want our gary back...(exodus fan)

[@nighthawkin__]

Pity your songwriting was lazy this time round. Come on Kerry. You CAN do a lot better than Repentless. I've been a fan since Show No Mercy came out, and have loved 95% of the catalogue, but not this one. It's not because of Hanneman not being there, and it's not because of the mighty Holt. it's because the songwriting is tired and Tom sounds like he doesn't want to be there.

[@rmcduarte]

In The 80's Gary hated Slayer! Exodus was is shit! Fuck! He hated Metallica for taken' he's guitar solo! although it was the best thing that happened to the band!!

[@christineblack4654]

EXODUS sound alot like slayer. But better in many ways. EXODUS are wayyyy under rated. they should fucking be the hale of fame for being the best metal band out there. thank you and goodby.

[@nobodyaskedwilson]

didn't like the new shit at first but its growing on me now. FUCK its SLAYER for fuck sake, gotta give it a chance.

[@pstx2816]

Is it just me or does Tom the only one that seems like he genuine misses Jeff. Looked liked he was getting emotional talking about replacing Jeff. Im pretty sure Kerry does too but Kerry even stated that him and Jeff weren't that close.

[@LKJDFDG]

I think Repentless is the best Slayer album

[@jimmy31hendrix]

TA / CO XD

[@pwermedolmagen]

Damn! Tom seems like fk,n high. But ho cares? I´m drunk and Slayer sounds awesome.

[@ianrotten4453]

The only thing that really bugged me about latter-day Slayer, was way too much wah. Way too much...

[@toddreed8272]

fuck ya I'm sure Jeff uttered those word many times Gary your a stand up man and one fucking face melting guitar players of the gods

[@swmoon414]

Remember Toms eyes for Jeff

[@under-one-flag]

Well i am glad Gary is in em now. That last Slayer album was a fucking joke so they needed a kick up the arse.

[@marcelstjean]

Tom's a good man.. R.I.P Jeff. Riff Master. \m/

[@michellavoie9710]

gary was probably and the only guitarist to the caliber of jeff but also they have been friends of the start as kerry says my choice is gary since the first day.

[@barrelrolldog]

fans would be cool if holt was writing stuff too, cus the new material is pretty boring so does it really matter? something new is cool.

[@adamwarlock3530]

Can you imagine how Metallica wouldve been had they gotten Gary instead?

[@SteveMachen-p5q]

Gary is a fantastic guitar player and ideal replacement for the later jeff rip i love slayer since 83 when buying hell awaits , jeff was the best for slayer great loss an icon 😢

[@ninemile57]

Dude Tom looks like he's well into his fucking 60's man! But shit he looks likes he misses Jeff being in the band

[@profanometal26]

Gary Holt is the man, the best to replace our eternal Jeff. May he rest in well deserved peace...

[@1KevinsFamousChili1]

Gary Holt looks like a cross between Jef Whitehead and Mike Holmes

[@ianismajoris]

I don't think they could have found a better replacement than Holt for Jeff Hanneman

[@firestorm996]

So King has known Gary for years but he refers to him by his surname. Wtf is all that about.