Gary Holt Reflects on Exodus, Metallica Connection, and 'Creeping Death' Lyrics Controversy

Gary Holt Reflects on Exodus, Metallica Connection, and 'Creeping Death' Lyrics Controversy

Gary Holt humorously suggests that he should receive credit for inspiring part of Metallica's hit song "Creeping Death" due to his lyrics on Exodus' 1983 demo "Die By His Hand." In a recent interview, Holt reflects on his career and the connection between Exodus and Metallica, as both he and Kirk Hammett were part of Exodus before Hammett joined Metallica. Holt jokes about not being credited for his lyrics in "Creeping Death" and playfully mentions that he should receive some royalties for it. Despite the lack of recognition, Holt acknowledges that the riffs were Kirk's and that he had no ownership over them. He also shares a personal anecdote about Kirk teaching him to play guitar before he joined Exodus. Exodus is set to release their new album "Goliath" on March 20 through Napalm Records and will embark on a tour with Kreator, Carcass, and Nails in the UK and Europe in March and April, followed by a North American tour with Sepultura in April and May.