Iconic guitar player reveals he's ‘selling clothes out of closet' to earn money as he struggles to make living on stage
The musician, 61, discussed how reality differs from some fans' perception of a rock star.
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Thrash metal fans know Gary Holt as Exodus' guitarist and primary songwriter.
He began playing with Slayer in 2011, becoming a full-time member two years later.
Gary discussed selling merchandise and memorabilia on his Holt Awaits website.
The guitarist explained to Metal.de: "People think, 'Oh, you're a rich rock star'... No!
"I sell shirts and I sell them out of my f*****g closet. Pack this one up, label it, send it off."
Gary added: "It doesn't pay the bills.
"[But] it helps... It helped a lot in the pandemic."
Formed in 1979, Exodus' line-up has changed a number of times over the decades.
Their extensive discography includes 11 studio albums and three live albums.
Gary has featured as Exodus' guitarist from 1981–1993, 1997–1998 and 2001 to the present day.
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As for Slayer, he initially joined on a temporary basis - in the place of Jeff Hanneman.
Gary joined the group permanently following Hanneman's death in 2013.
Following the death of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, Gary took to Instagram to share a tribute.
He captioned: "Thank you for the years of life changing music and for letting me be a part of back to the beginning. LEGEND.
"It was an honor to play your song.
"Sincerest Condolences to his family friends and band mates."
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