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The Irish Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Iconic guitar player reveals he's ‘selling clothes out of closet' to earn money as he struggles to make living on stage
Scroll down to see what the star had to say side hustle Iconic guitar player reveals he's 'selling clothes out of closet' to earn money as he struggles to make living on stage A GUITAR player shared he's 'selling clothes out of his closet' to earn money - while struggling to make a living on stage. The musician, 61, discussed how reality differs from some fans' perception of a rock star. Advertisement 3 A legendary guitar player shared he's 'selling clothes out of his own closet' Credit: Getty 3 Gary Holt has been Exodus' guitarist since joining in 1981 Credit: Getty 3 He is also notably associated with the band Slayer Credit: The Mega Agency 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 "People think, 'Oh, you're a rich rock star'... No! Advertisement "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. Advertisement 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. Huge UK rock star reveals his stunning girlfriend is pregnant with twins 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. Advertisement 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."
Scottish Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Iconic guitar player reveals he's ‘selling clothes out of closet' to earn money as he struggles to make living on stage
Scroll down to see what the star had to say side hustle Iconic guitar player reveals he's 'selling clothes out of closet' to earn money as he struggles to make living on stage Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A GUITAR player shared he's 'selling clothes out of his closet' to earn money - while struggling to make a living on stage. The musician, 61, discussed how reality differs from some fans' perception of a rock star. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 A legendary guitar player shared he's 'selling clothes out of his own closet' Credit: Getty 3 Gary Holt has been Exodus' guitarist since joining in 1981 Credit: Getty 3 He is also notably associated with the band Slayer Credit: The Mega Agency 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 "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. Huge UK rock star reveals his stunning girlfriend is pregnant with twins 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."
The Sun
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Iconic guitar player reveals he's ‘selling clothes out of closet' to earn money as he struggles to make living on stage
A GUITAR player shared he's 'selling clothes out of his closet' to earn money - while struggling to make a living on stage. The musician, 61, discussed how reality differs from some fans' perception of a rock star. 3 3 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 "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. Huge UK rock star reveals his stunning girlfriend is pregnant with twins 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."
The Guardian
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Slayer review – spectacle, gore, mayhem and some of metal's greatest songs
'Forty years ago, dude. Duuuuude,' Tom Araya exhales, reflecting on Slayer's maiden, gob-spackled UK show at London's Marquee Club in 1985. They were just kids then, on the verge of becoming the most belligerent force in thrash metal's 'big four' with Reign in Blood, but time hasn't dulled their blade. The bassist-vocalist's mane might be streaked with grey as he addresses the heaving pit but he still has bile to spare, immediately calling up a take on War Ensemble fit to loosen teeth a dozen rows from the front. Orbiting their contribution to Black Sabbath's forthcoming final show in Birmingham, this is Slayer's first UK date in six years after a final tour that, not unsurprisingly given metal's spotty record in this regard, wasn't so final after all. There's little sense of a sheepish re-emergence, though, with a lengthy video package on the history of the band teeing up South of Heaven's inimitable riff, which is immediately in the throats of the crowd before drummer Paul Bostaph's double-kick sparks kinetic mayhem. Their set is lean and unforgivingly mean. There are no breathers, no ballads. Its most melodic moment is Seasons in the Abyss, which even in these bucolic surroundings is a needling nightmare of a song. Guitarist Kerry King plays with punishing intensity, his squalling solos meshing with dextrous leads from a swaggering Gary Holt, the Exodus riffer who took over from the late Jeff Hanneman a little more than a decade ago. The duo assemble Jihad's constituent parts methodically, building piece by piece in anticipation of its descent into chaos. There is spectacle – amid a gnarly Disciple two upside down crosses made from Marshall cabinets go up in flames – but it's pointed. Where main support Amon Amarth's towering Viking warriors and drinking horns are obviously in service of fun, Slayer are still a shocking proposition, their churning riffs punctuated by gross-out gore and grim images from endless war. During Raining Blood, which remains a perfect metal song, the screens make it look like the red stuff is pouring from the sky, dousing audience and band alike. Subtle? No. Effective? Absolutely. Slayer play Back to the Beginning, Villa Park, Birmingham, 5 July; and Finsbury Park, London, 6 July
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Missing man last seen Saturday in Denver's Montbello neighborhood
DENVER (KDVR) — Police are hoping someone knows the whereabouts of a 76-year-old man last seen Saturday at about noon. Gary Holt was last seen on Saturday, May 10, in the 5000 block of North Upton Court, which is in Denver's Montbello neighborhood. The Denver Police Department issued a missing and exploited person alert on Monday. Deputies searching for missing Vail person near gulch off I-70 after vehicle found Holt is described as a Black male with salt-and-pepper colored hair and brown eyes. He's about 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds, according to DPD. Police said Holt was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. They said he also reportedly suffers from cognitive impairment. Anyone with information about Holt's whereabouts is asked to call the Denver Police Department at 720-913-2000. The case number associated with Holt's disappearance is 25-238160. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
