Gary Holt: Exodus vs Metallica, Thrash's Top Dogs

0:00On March 30th, Gary Holt, from Exodus, is throwing down some real talk on the thrash metal scene. He says his band straight up crushes Metallica these days, but he still crowns their 1986 album Master of Puppets as the best metal. Record ever made, Holt admits it makes him jealous how perfect that one is. This goes back to the early days of Bay Area Thrash, where Exodus and Metallica were the first two heavy hitters. Holt points out that later bands chase Metallica sound, even adding ballads, but Exodus carved their own path and avoided copying anyone. That underdog mentality keeps Exodus fired up. Holt describes it as carrying the world's biggest chip on their shoulder, which pushes them to outdo themselves every time. They stay hungry, always aiming to prove the doubters wrong despite past drama. Even with that edge, Holt's love for Metallica shines through. He knows some folks, like his bandmate, prefer ride the lightning, but for him, Master of Puppets is unmatched.

1:00He pairs it with Judas Priest stained glass from the 70s, as the top two metal albums period. Thrash's roots run deep, and voices like Holt remind us why this rivalry fuels the fire that still burns hot in the genre today. Stay tuned with Music News Today, AI Powered Updates.