Listen to Slayer and Exodus Guitarist Gary Holt Play His Favorite Riffs
Holt also discusses his guitar heroes and the first song he learned on the instrument.
Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt recently sat down with Loudwire's Gear Factor to talk about some of his favorite guitar riffs, as well as what he loves about his ESP guitars.
To listen to Holt talk riffs and gear, as well as crank out some Ted Nugent and Ritchie Blackmore licks, check out the video below:
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