Rock City Music Company welcomes thrash metal icon Gary Holt for a very special “Evening With” event in celebration of Gary’s brand new autobiography “A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way“.
Gary will participate in a moderated interview about his life and career with Rock City’s founder Nick Marocco. This will also include a Q&A portion with fans in attendance. Gary will then sign copies of his biography and take photos with fans.
Each Ticket Includes:
-1 Entry to the event
-1 Hardcover copy of “A Fabulous Disaster: From The Garage To Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way” (To be signed by Gary)
-1 Limited Edition Hand-Numbered 11×17 Event Poster (To be signed by Gary)
-1 Limited Edition Gary Holt Bookmark
-1 Pro-Photo with Gary (Taken by Rock City Music Company Staff Member)
Merchandise:
Purchase merchandise to be signed for the event ahead of time. Be sure to pre-order a wide variety of Slayer and Exodus Vinyl and CDs as well as additional copies of Gary’s biography for autographs when checking out your ticket purchase. All available items can be found below the admission ticket boxes. Items will be provided to you upon event check-in.
Must Know:
A Ticket MUST be purchased to participate in this event.
*Please Note: There is no audio/video recording or photos permitted during the Q&A/Discussion Portion of the Event*
**NO OUTSIDE INSTRUMENTS, MICROPHONES, GUITAR PARTS, DRUM HEADS, ETC OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED*
About his new book:
“A Fabulous Disaster: From the Garage to Madison Square Garden, The Hard Way”:
From prolific metal guitarist and songwriter for Exodus (and formerly Slayer) Gary Holt comes a deeply personal memoir of his “destruction-laden” life, along with a firsthand account of the genesis of the Thrash Metal scene, from its origins in the Bay Area to its world domination.
As the guitarist and primary songwriter of Exodus and one of the originators of heavy metal, Gary Holt watched as his peers—Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Anthrax—soared to superstardom. As his fellow artists amassed millions of fans and record sales, Exodus’ albums received critical recognition and inspired generations of listeners—but struggled to reach the same heights of success, as the band was plagued by years of bad management, bad luck, and bad decisions.
A Fabulous Disaster follows our narrator through the highest of highs and lowest of lows as he and his bandmates juggle major label contracts, MTV-sponsored tours and festivals, growing addictions to alcohol and meth, and the loss of key founding members. Ultimately, after the tragic death of one of his closest friends and former bandmates—Holt decides to save himself. Newly sober and determined to resurrect his career, he commits himself to Exodus, pushing the band to new heights.
An “unadulterated odyssey through decades of insanity,” punctuated by Holt’s unique insight and knack for storytelling, A Fabulous Disaster is a thrill ride from start to finish. His story proves that redemption—even from the pits of rock ‘n’ roll excess—is always possible.
What: Thrash metal guitarist Gary Holt In-Store Signing
When: Monday, May 05, 2025
Where: Rock City Music (33425 5 Mile Road, Livonia, MI)
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $34.00 and up
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