Gary Holt (Slayer & Exodus) Discusses His Wild New Book "Fabulous Disaster"

Gary Holt discusses his new book "Fabulous Disaster," detailing his wild journey in music, including his time with Exodus and Slayer. He contrasts his story with Motley Crue"s, highlighting his ongoing struggles despite success. Holt emphasizes the emotional impact he aimed to achieve through the book, recounting tales of methamphetamine abuse and personal redemption. He mentions collaborating with co-writer Adam Tepedelen and the support from bandmates and friends. Holt also touches on his current work with Exodus, recording two albums, and his reflections on sobriety and career milestones. 00:00 - Intro 00:20 - New Book "Fabulous Disaster"  04:30 - Kirk Hammett From Metallica   06:18 - Getting Slayer Job & Jeff"s Reaction  09:14 - Slayer Fans  11:10 - Slayer Reunion & Live Shows  13:40 - Story of Redemption  17:11 - Becoming Sober & Creating Music  21:55 - Two New Albums with Exodus  23:50 - Vacation & Cruises  25:55 - Exodus Tour Plans  26:55 - Metallica, Judas Priest, Megadeth & Overkill 30:05 - Close Calls, Luck & Health   31:33 - Best Drummer for Bands  33:42 - Drunken Stories, Celebrities & Heroes  37:50 - Relationship with Fans  40:55 - New Fans for Exodus & Social Media  42:05 - Force of Habit & Exhibit Albums  44:10 -  Break From Music  45:20 - Teaching Guitar  46:00 - Book Pitch  46:43 - Outro  Exodus band website: https://exodusattack.com/site/ Slayer band website: https://www.slayer.net/ Chuck Shute link tree: https://linktr.ee/chuck_shute Support the show Thanks for Listening & Shute for the Moon!