April 11th, 2008

Classic Thrash Riff Lesson with EXODUS

Posted in Guitar Lessons, Videos

Exodus

Atrocity Album

When west coast thrash vets Exodus came to New York to play a show on February 7, 2008, at BB Kings in support of their latest album, The Atrocity Exhibition…Exhibit A, MetalKult had the opportunity to catch up with guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus.

After the two sat for a revealing video interview with our bros at Guitar World, we had the two guitarists demonstrate how to play a few riffs from their greatest hits, including “Toxic Waltz” and “Bonded By Blood,” as well as from new tracks like “Funeral Hymn.”

Check out these clips below:

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  1. pigchop said,
    on April 11th, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Gary Holt: the grandmaster of rage n’ Thrash! Thanks for posting these clips.

  2. Andrew said,
    on April 11th, 2008 at 7:48 pm

    Oh-my-God!!!! If there was ever a band under the radar, it has to be Exodus. Gary Holt has been at least to me, one of the most under rated guitarists out there. Thanks sooooo much for posting this video lesson. Two questions though, what is their tuning, and any chance of matching tabs? Amazing to watch Gary himself explaining his riffs. Great job.

  3. John said,
    on April 12th, 2008 at 11:37 am

    These guys fucking rule! Hey Gary, if Lee ever drops out or pulls a Rick, gimme a call!!!!!

    John
    Psychobolia (French Death metal gods!)

  4. thrash master matt said,
    on April 12th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Gary, why is your buddy so nervous?

  5. nick said,
    on April 13th, 2008 at 6:20 pm

    learnt more from this than the ‘guitar lesson in violence’ dvd!!

  6. broKeNbot said,
    on April 13th, 2008 at 8:36 pm

    Awesome stuff!!! The Return Of Thrash Of The Titans!!!

  7. JMCatrow said,
    on April 14th, 2008 at 2:28 am

    I saw EXODUS a few months ago and it was one of the best live performances I’ve seen, and I’ve seen ALOT of shows! Thumbs up to these guys for the many years of killer metal!

  8. East Coast Thrash said,
    on April 14th, 2008 at 4:29 pm

    ditto!

  9. art said,
    on April 15th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    right on!! exodus kicks major ass!!

  10. olc said,
    on April 17th, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    anybody know if they are coming to kansas?

  11. Warfist said,
    on April 18th, 2008 at 12:20 am

    Gary Holt a master of fucking killer riffs, That was really cool

  12. Ben said,
    on April 21st, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    To Andrew: Their tuning has to be D and you can find some tabs, don’t worry. Exodus rules, Gary Holt is so underrated, just like Lee, but those two are one of the best guitarist ever born.

  13. KEN HAUGEN said,
    on April 30th, 2008 at 11:41 pm

    ONE WORD……. EFFORTLESS!

  14. Hellmessenger said,
    on May 19th, 2008 at 5:43 am

    been with these guys since the early demo days. Remember Ruthies Inn? and the Stone those were the days. Gary and Rick were tow of the most underated guitar guys in the bay area scene back then. Sacriliege BC, death angel, possessed, heathen, metal church, vio-lence classic stuff

  15. Exodus fanatical said,
    on May 30th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    EXODUS FUCKING RULES! THRASH UP MY ASS!

  16. nitro.vo said,
    on June 2nd, 2008 at 7:43 am

    man fuck those subtle pulloffs and notes. thats just screwing with my head now.

    But this is the siort of stuff i was hoping for on the lesson in guitar violence dvd

  17. Slitwrist Inc! said,
    on June 4th, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Looking Forward To Seeing EXODUS Destroy The World This Year!!!…….Bleed Guitar!!!

  18. jeff said,
    on June 5th, 2008 at 10:35 am

    why cant you see dave mustaine’s signature on the headstock of that DV8-R?

  19. Alex Munoz said,
    on June 19th, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    The personification of metal. Metal Mastery.

  20. DJ EVIL BERRY said,
    on June 21st, 2008 at 12:11 am

    SWEET!!!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EXODUS AND THAT WAS SUCH A COOL EXPERIENCE!! AND AT A PERFECT TIME…JUST BEFORE BED SO I WILL HAVE METAL DREAMS!!! :) ^5

  21. Aaron said,
    on June 21st, 2008 at 11:39 am

    Tabs would be good, although I get the gist!

  22. Grozo said,
    on July 9th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    If you dig Holt, then check out Lee Altus’ chops in his previous band, Heathen. Excellent thrash and guitar mastery from this lesser known Bay Area band. I would pay $$$ to see Altus play some off those riffs!!!

  23. gerhard said,
    on July 10th, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    HEATHEN, absolute killers besides POSSESSED,DEATH ANGEL and BLIND ILLUSION!!! They are all gone now though they still exist…ya know what I mean?

  24. Lehrstunde von Exodus | your name in Music said,
    on July 12th, 2008 at 5:47 am

    [...] haben ein exklusives Gitarrenlehrstunden-Video mit Gary Holt und Lee Altus von Exodus. Das Video wurde vor einem Gig der [...]

  25. Blackfire said,
    on July 18th, 2008 at 3:34 am

    Exodus and Forbidden always miles ahead of the rest.Good to see Exodus still kicking ass.

  26. John Martinez said,
    on August 2nd, 2008 at 10:36 am

    iM ONLY 14 AND I LISTEN TO EXODUS!!!IT IS MY FAVORITE BAND EVER,I COULD LISTEN TO IT ALL DAY AND WOULDNT CARED IF MY EARS BLED!!!ITS FUCKING AWSOME!!!!!!!!!

  27. Dave said,
    on October 28th, 2008 at 7:39 am

    Great to see these Riffs,wish more bands could do this,Hail Guys!!!!!!
    Dave

  28. E. Nathaniel said,
    on June 27th, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    I’ve been a fan since Bonded By Blood, Gary is the riff master for sure! I also loved Heathen an I am glad to see Lee w/Exodus! great Lesson guys…and Lee, loosen up Bro! You did great!

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