Incredible Catastrophe: The Thorny Path from the Garage to Madison Square Garden. The Autobiography of Exodus and Slayer Guitarist

Gary Holt — a name forever etched in the history of heavy music. As one of the architects of Bay Area thrash metal and the long-time leader of Exodus, and later a full member of the legendary Slayer, he journeyed from the punk yards of San Pablo to the largest stadiums in the world. This autobiography is a raw and unsparing look at the formation of a genre that changed the world. Inside is the story of how the classic album “Bonded by Blood” was created, the chaos of the early tours, the loss of friends (including the tragic death of Paul Baloff), and the long struggle with addiction that nearly cost him his life. But it is also a story of rebirth: a return to the stage, the double burden of two bands, and finding peace. The book is full of sincerity, dark humor, and invaluable details for all metal fans.