ToneHub: In-depth discussion with Gary Holt

Go in-depth with the legendary Gary Holt (Exodus) on what to expect in his ToneHub expansion pack, along with discussions on his unlikely start as a guitarist, musical heroes, his current gear of choice, and why at the end of the day all that matters is the almighty riff.
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[@tfrost33elkhunter]

One of the best quotes in metal history just happened here. “Play for the love and listen to Angus and Malcom Young. “

[@beeemm2578]

Absolutely..and its true

[@BorntolooseLivetowin]

“They’ll teach you everything you need”

[@sadboi7537]

It’s literally the truth. Scott Ian would probably agree. 100%.

[@buzzdee6711]

@@sadboi7537naaa, i think he would agree 120% 😊

[@ObviouslyKieran]

As it happens I've been researching AC/DC a lot more since they announced the new tour.

[@mylespetruskavich1553]

Gary always comes across as very humble and grateful for his success, seems like such a nice dude

[@w1923]

He does seem down to earth hella cool dude. Steve is hella cool too humble AF. Our sons went to school together I was stoked to meet him.

[@jeremylambden2284]

One of the coolest cats ever.

[@bobabooey4537]

I remember when he was asking people for money.

[@macabre19]

What a great guy Gary is. The world's a better place with guys like him.

[@thehunterstruck]

the entire Exodus group as a whole are freaking rad dudes!

[@groopuskul]

To me, Gary has the best overall career guitar tone and riffs in metal.

[@reverendtos4271]

Yep

[@sadboi7537]

100%. Nobody can touch his tone.

[@wackenmetal2851]

100% agree. He’s a fucking monster. Riff machine too.

[@Colin.W]

Man, when they played Wacken 2008… That was probably my favourite sound he had.

[@metal_helm]

You are not wrong

[@LambChopper678]

You have my full attention 🤘🏻

[@THRASHMETALFUNRIFFS]

Chopper!

[@Neo-Midgar]

CHOPPPPPP

[@InhalerOfTheRifftree]

You've nailed his tones SO many times over!

[@montofrekasi4541]

This man deserves Tonality Gary Holt edition, not just ToneHub pack. How about it, STL Tones?

[@PaulR-l7e]

I'd buy it!!

[@carvinieri5217]

i agree!!!

[@FyreofShadow]

Neural DSP, Archetype: Holt

[@Wardaddy4477]

Gary is one of the best guitarist out there. The way he chugs out riffs is so unique.

[@Tylerbone96]

I’ve met Gary a few times over the last 8ish years, every single time he’s been nothing but kind and down to earth. I showed him an LTD Eclipse I had painted myself and he said to me “dude, killer!!!!” And has been nothing but a sweetheart. Very blessed to have met him, and so happy for all of his success!

[@noahsmith-rowe3425]

Sometimes you just need to hear shit like this from the “pros”… success or not Gary is a true musician/artist forever on the hunt. I know that I constantly feel despondent about where I’m at or “how good I am” as a guitar player.. my tone… the time I do or don’t have to play music. How good I “should” be after all these years. You just need to pick the damn thing up and be thankful that you have the opportunity at all, and continue on what is a lifelong journey.

[@jake.e.wanabee5333]

One of the best guitarists of all time. So talented but genuinely nice down to earth guy. Bonded by Blood is one of the best albums ever released. Love the Holt signature ESPs, Officer Holt, Hell Yeah. Thanks Gary, you Legend👍🤘🤘🤘

[@AnthonyWalsh-d9x]

I love how much enthusiasm he has for music.

[@noahcoleman5752]

Thank you Gary for all your music! Made my childhood the best. Can’t wait to grab this!

[@Grizzleback07]

And my adulthood 🤘

[@johnnywomack548]

Gary is a good dude and a monster musician.

[@MatthewBlackMetal]

He's such a humble human

[@rutbuck121]

My cousin surprised me for my 52nd birthday with a video from the one and only Gary Holt wishing me a Happy Birthday!! my eyes welled up lol and i'm a grown ass man! so surreal to hear your Living Legend, your Idol wishing you that from the GODFATHER of Bay Area Thrash.

[@metal_helm]

That's beautiful!

[@kenedie4646]

Gary is an excellent player. He also has the best attitude that there is. I have seen Exodus a few times, never met him. And the Angus/Malcolm comment rules!

[@RÅNÇIÐ]

That Officer Holt guitar looks so sick.

[@RickGifford96]

i love his tone live, so crushing , very distinctive sound

[@PapaSancho666]

Its releases like this make the monthly plan so worth it! You always have new gear to play with.

[@michaelr.4878]

I am so happy Gary was the guy who got the call when Slayer needed someone to take Jeff's spot for the last several years of the band. After putting in all of those years makign incredible music wit Exodus, Gary deserved a break and the chance to make some real money. Exodus should be way bigger than they are. Gary deserves some good pay days. Let's hope that Slayer paid him what he deserved...as Lombardo has raised some very real concerns about Slayer's book keeping, payments and management. Let's hope that Holt didn't get ripped off.

[@jason-ian-Van-Sloten]

Glad Slayer pulled the plug! It was a shame. Jeff gone..Dave screwed hard.. ..and then Gary in .. Paul on the drums.. it wasn't Slayer at all . It was a corporation deal formation. Total BS. How Tom & Kerry & Management did Dave... No respect at all. I wss glad the whole Slayer gimmick was over! Carry Reign in Blood & Hell Awaits in your Heart .. those are true Slayer Albums.

[@user-go5hv6dg3d]

​@jasonsloten3148 thank you. Jeff wasn't replaceable, as close as they always were with exodus, it just shouldn't have happened, even if i think Gary is a great guitarist and probably the best pick they could have made. I feel thankful to have seen the original lineup 3 times... And hell awaits fucking rules all

[@damien6997]

Was lucky enough to see Gary in Perth WA with Exodus many years ago.. Killer guitarist. Played a huge set and noticed for Gary it's all about the audience being happy. What a fucking legend. 👏 ❤

[@brenolabs2532]

Tha darta effects pedal! Cheers from Brazil!

[@yoyoyoimonhbo]

Classiest and warmest solos in metal. Simply the best.

[@kenhomeier8629]

Chasing killer guitar tones and riffs with the way Gary plays is such a killer combo. I was blown away in the 80’s with the riffs and have been a fan since. Definitely on my top metal gods list.

[@carvinieri5217]

when I heard the song "plaesures of the flesh" and "brain dead" being played on my local radio around 1988 it was like a revelation. So good riffs... and awesome solos.... in "pleasures" "Faster Than You'll Ever Live to Be " main riff is killer... This is where it all started. There was Slayer and Destruction before, of course, but this was like gold. Gary has one of the best sounds that exist in metal. The solos from the album Pleasueres of the flesh are masterpieces. I listen to a wide spectrum of metal and many genres, from Racer X to Origin, or John Petrucci and Immortal but Exodus started it.

[@donniedollarhidejr.2766]

Gary Holt is gold.

[@tedhetfieldakapatrickdonat92]

One of the Greatest Metal Riffmaster 🎸

[@slaxxxer]

And his wig!

[@luccapferreira]

One of the best human beings I've ever met! Gotta love this guy for all eternity!

[@Angelrat666]

"Listen to Angus and Malcolm. They teach you everything you need." Best advice EVER!

[@macabre19]

Yes, it is.

[@Gfy7365]

The opening riff to impact is imminent is STILL to this day the heaviest most technically challenging riff ever

[@MichaelHenderson-c6d]

Gary is a very cool and humble person

[@colinc6031]

Met him in Toronto, when Exodus played a small gig here. What you see is what you get, a real friendly guy, totally honest. Was sharing my Marlborough's with the band..lol. Show was awesome

[@markm668]

What a genuine dude.

[@MeTuLHeD]

I've been privileged to work with a LOT of artists, particularly in the metal genre. And Gary is one of THE nicest and most easy going guys I've ever met.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Who was the worst?

[@MeTuLHeD]

@@AWMJoeyjoejoe LOL! A certain drummer who shall remain nameless.

[@grumpyacid5650]

The predator sticker on his amp had me rolling 😆

[@stevenjohnson2672]

Always get great advice in Gary's interviews!

[@diabeticmonkey]

Gary’s gear collection is crazy

[@slaxxxer]

His wig collection is equally as large it would seem!

[@schwab21121]

It's super cool to see one of my long-time guitar heroes get his very own amp sim package. This man is so deserving of this. Absolutely one of the coolest guys in all of metal. Much love to ya Gary...and hope to be jamming some of your new tunes soon.

[@BA99253]

Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of tone🤘

[@alanlima5059]

Gary is in my top 5 guitarists of all time! And I always make a point of saying that he deserves a lot more recognition. We love you, Gary!Cheers from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@kennethtorres5613]

The tone of Exhibit A is one my favorite tones of all time, its fucking killer !!!!!

[@noiselabproject9659]

Cheers Gary you have been my hero as a guitarist for quite some time your riffs and tone have always been crushing and although I have been part of the music industry my self with my own bands and projects that I have usually been the architect of over the decades as I put together most of the music and composition myself I have, as a Rhythm guitarist myself always loved your riffs even though all but one of my own bands/projects released officially or otherwise has nothing to do with thrash but when I just jam on a guitar for fun then Exodus id right up there in terms of things to play, thank you Sir \m/

[@BrianOboylemusic]

Man I love this guy of late… all I knew of him was he replaced Jeff in Slayer… I love his tone and EMG guitars…. I saw a clinic he did and just dig everything he does , very inspiring to me as a player… thanks Gary

[@llongone2]

I saw him play with Exodus in Tokyo the day this was released. Great show and the fans loved listening to Bay Area Thrash!

[@Paul_Medic]

I’ve been crying out for Archetype Gary Holt for NDSP … but this is just 💪

[@clarenceoveur9497]

STL > NDSP and it's not even close

[@oviekpolugbo4227]

What a legend!

[@JoeBaracataBand]

What a cool as hell guy!!! 👏 🤘🏻

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Fantastic video. Thank you from Sweden! 👍🏻

[@billysapp5582]

I dig your shirt Gary, its great!

[@juanvirock]

Gary always seems so nice, i didnt knew that Kirk invite him to join Exodus, thats awesome.

[@antonsjoquist9881]

I love his sound on the tripple x ! It's so brutal🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@davidwillis173]

Totally Bad Ass !!! Been a EXODUS FAN FROM DATE OF HEARING THEM ,,, especially with Gary F Holt ⚡️ ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@stephenmitchell1270]

Absolutely legendary human being and a massive influence of mine on my own guitar playing. Looking forward to watching them at Chania Rock Festival in Greece this year. Maybe, Stonedead in UK, hmm Gary?! 😂🤔🤟

[@ende3768]

I'm so happy to be around and enjoy this era of bands and good musicans like Officer Holt !!! What will people say in 50 years when they look back and everything they have is crap. We're the lucky ones........

[@MetalThrashingMan13]

Opening track Blacklist, one of my top 3 Exodus songs 🤘🤘

[@guitarcleveland]

In 1992, I bought EMG 81 pickups for my B.C. Rich Warlock guitar just because of the guitar sound on Fabulous Disaster and reading that Gary Holt used those pickups. It sounded awesome going through a Peavey Supreme 160 stack. By the way, that t-shirt is hilarious.

[@joshhellstorm184]

Hell ya inspiration. I feel I can relate to Gary my band Angel Flesh Is Higley influenced by exodus.I played in another band and opened for them got to meet Gary Still my favorite show I've played

[@stevebastel7732]

Gary Holt inspires me to play and listen to metal!!!!!!!! I'm also a killer guitar tech!!!!🎸💯💯💯💯

[@slaxxxer]

He also inspired me to never wear a wig!

[@jamesp667]

Love to see Gup tech getting some heavy metal royalty use. Love their stuff

[@davesiddons8921]

Gary’s the fucking man, can’t wait to load this up tonight and jam

[@Neo-Midgar]

Gary, you already achieved the Golden Tone: Tempo of the Damned/Blood In, Blood out Langner Marshall.

[@gap8468]

excited to hear Gary's deathbed riff

[@toddbinder2620]

Great interview, very inspiring. Gary you are the man!

[@Metalhead6528]

Gary is an absolute legend🤘🏽🤘🏽🔥🔥💕

[@Typhoon0627]

My favorite Gary moment... Another Lesson in Violence tour 1997, I'm sitting on the stairs next to the stage at the Whisky in LA, Gary comes down the stairs with his guitar right before they're about to go on and he's kinda warming up and he looks at me and says what do you wanna hear? and like a total smart ass I say "30 seconds!" he smiles and says "how bout I give you 2 seconds motherfucker?" and plays 2 seconds of the song, laughs, and then walks on stage. As a kid growing up idolizing Gary, that was the coolest fucking moment for me. Gary is hands down one of the nicest dudes in the industry.

[@Eyeamsurreal]

"Listen to Angus and Malcolm. They'll teach everything you need." Greatest advice ever!

[@dirtymuleracing5321]

Awesome Gary H

[@TriInfinity]

More from that guy! First interview from him I saw until now and he seems very nice.

[@Longmanriffs]

Grabbing this 🔥 Thrash legend!

[@mizrah2907]

I blindly respect this guy. I fell in love with his signature riffs in the early 90's.

[@disf5178]

No doubt... he's the coolest (chillest, down to earthest) dude of Bay Area metal.. Will Carrol is a very close 2nd..

[@nandomoraes]

Valeu demais! Dica simples pra conseguir essa sonoridade já saindo do padrão. Esperando a próxima!

[@Craig-gg3dn]

Legendary stuff. From a true legend.

[@bayareathrasher666]

Love you Gary, Bay Area brother

[@cannibalcorpse6664]

Gary holt for president

[@DavePowell666]

Dropping great advice and great tones! 🔥💀🔥

[@grep67]

LEGEND!!!!

[@GeorgeRasoulisMusic]

What a great interview. I listen mostly to James Hetfield because i love riffs too 🤘

[@GUPTech]

Cheers Gary! Awesome stuff.

[@mariobertrand6305]

11:24 Dude, hearing the story behind this guitar makes me love it more! Especially the bullets!

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

He seems like a great guy

[@malcolmrff]

All I want are the tones from the atrocity exhibition albums.

[@_-.satanas.-_]

Peavey for atrocity A and the savage for B 🤟

[@polaris8126]

I love Gary! He is sooo nice dude! 🤘

[@slaxxxer]

That wig though......

[@epasternak4206]

This was an awesome interview, cool dude, im inspired to jam now.

[@justinhawker7252]

Legend

[@warjunkie8242]

Wish we could've seen interviews like this in the 80s .

[@DizzyLeandro]

..Damn ..!!!never forget 1997 ..we got to open from Exodus ...Just in sound check alredy blow my mind with super heavy tune guitar!!!

[@RonNorman-ie1nv]

The honesty and just how down to earth Gary is is just astronomical. At times it boggles the mind because he's just like us you know just like you just like I

[@JamesFlorio-ti8gc]

It's good to see you brother!! Great 👍 advice btw. I never knew you held your pick like that I do too! Happy anniversary too btw have a blessed Sunday night 😎👊

[@vegasdestroyer]

Legend 🎉

[@wmxx2000]

I can't wait for some of those silver jubilee tones

[@craigswensen434]

Awesome content!

[@megatedassaultituary6783]

Guru Holt 🙏 🔥🔥

[@michaelsnydermusic]

Was that opening riff a Sayer song? I don’t know Exodus’s music and my Slayer collection consists of earlier stuff. That riff was dope! Let me know because I want to check that out!

[@SovereignKing]

Blacklist by Exodus🤘🏽

[@michaelsnydermusic]

@@SovereignKing thanks dude!!

[@johnnyteres]

Legend.

[@frankE91210]

Wise words here !!

[@williamyancey8726]

Holt is the man. \m/

[@WorldsOkayestGuitarPlayerKinda]

Gary Holt LEAD GUITAR! That shirt is rad!

[@bigdog1849]

Exodus, DRI, Ruthies in Oakland. Melted my face. Exodus sounded amazing, tight. Holt is OG.

[@CrushingAxes]

Nice! Gary is awesome! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@peteytwofinger]

wow those guitars !