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Metal guitarist Gary Holt of Exodus, Slayer defends Taylor Swift: ‘Why all the hate?’
The thrash metal guitarist, best known for his work in the bands Exodus and Slayer, gave his take on pop superstar Taylor Swift during a recent appearance on the “Scandalous Podcast.”
When asked by host Ashley Steinmetz to address the “Taylor Swift problem,” Holt defended the “Fortnight” singer.
I love Taylor Swift. Why all the hate?” Holt said on the July 16 episode. “She’s an extraordinarily hard worker. She’s super (expletive) nice to everybody, and people hate her.”
He added: “She’s just the biggest popstar on Earth, and more power to her. I like the songs. I love pop.”
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