# How long until Exoslayer? Or will it be Slayodus? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 7, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-exoslayer-or-will-it-be-slayodus/727210 "2015-08-07T03:42:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-exoslayer-or-will-it-be-slayodus/727210/1 "2015-08-07T03:42:11Z")
Now that Jeff Hanneman’s death is fading into the grey mists of yesteryears, I think the question can finally be asked. **Slayer** isn’t going anywhere. It’s Kerry’s band, but it’s also Tom’s gig for as long as he wants it, and the two of them aren’t gonna stop making music, but how can they continue without one of their songwriters and players? Well, for the playing, they enlisted the help of fellow thrasher Gary Holt (of **Exodus** ). I’ve seen them with Gary and they’re still amazing. There’s no question that he has the chops and the enthusiasm to help the band give memorable performances. BUT he still has his own band. I was kinda disappointed with their last album but that’s mostly because I’ve never cared for Zetro’s vocals. He’s too whiny, not growly enough. But despite his presence, the album isn’t even close to a flop. The reason is that the songs are awesome. I’ve been saying it since about _Shovel Headed Kill Machine_: **Exodus** is the best thrash band in the world right now. And despite a couple of really solid **Slayer** albums, **Exodus** remains at the top of the creative heap, IMO. BUT that’s going to present a problem eventually, I think. Eventually Gary’s need to write and record for **Exodus** will conflict with **Slayer** ’s need for him to tour, perhaps. Or maybe Kerry decides to ask Gary to collab or contribute a song, and before we know it, they kinda consolidate into one band (one band that hopefully plays like 4-hour long thrash shows; that would totally fucking rock!). Hey, maybe they could name the band in honor of Jeff; they could call themselves **Dead & Gone**. I doubt it’ll happen; y’all know what I’m sayin’? But _ddamn_ that would be cool. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-exoslayer-or-will-it-be-slayodus/727210/2 "2015-08-07T04:22:21Z")
I bow to your authority when it comes to current metal - hell, all I play is acoustic these day. But is “Hangmen” a nickname of Jeff Hanneman? I hadn’t realized Exodus was subbing for Slayer. Didn’t Kirk Hammett start with Exodus? What is it with that band? Then again, I hear Chester Bennington of Linkin Park is touring with Stone Temple Pilots these days… ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-exoslayer-or-will-it-be-slayodus/727210/3 "2015-08-07T04:28:30Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > I bow to your authority when it comes to current metal - hell, all I play is acoustic these day. But is “Hangmen” a nickname of Jeff Hanneman? > > I hadn’t realized Exodus was subbing for Slayer. Didn’t Kirk Hammett start with Exodus? What is it with that band? > > Then again, I hear Chester Bennington of Linkin Park is touring with Stone Temple Pilots these days… FFS I fixed that autocorrect bullshit like 3 times; no idea how it kept creeping in there. Thanks for noticing and I’ll ask a mod to fix it; it’s annoying as hell. Aye, Kirk Hammett was a founding member of **Exodus**. He split when **Metallica** called him up looking for a new lead guitarist. Gary’s been recording as/with **Exodus** the whole time, 45 years now. ---
**Author:** ![Idle\_Thoughts](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/838e76/32.png) [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-exoslayer-or-will-it-be-slayodus/727210/4 "2015-08-07T05:05:02Z")
I fixed it for you. ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-until-exoslayer-or-will-it-be-slayodus/727210/5 "2015-08-07T05:11:10Z")
Thanks **IT**. 🙂