After a shocking announcement that thrash metallers Exodus have parted methods with vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza, guitarist Gary Holt has commented for the primary time on the cut up.

Zetro held the function of lead vocalist in Exodus between 1986 and 1994, 2002 and 2004, and a ultimate third stint from 2014 to 2025. His departure was marked with a press release on social media.

“Exodus have parted methods with Steve “Zetro” Souza,” the assertion reads. “We thank Steve for his years fronting the band and all of the killer music we made throughout that point. The band go on so as to add that they’re “past stoked” to welcome former vocalist Rob Dukes again into the fold, and make sure a brand new file is on the way in which.

Now although, principal songwriter and guitarist Gary Holt has damaged his silence, responding to a fan’s touch upon Instagram [via Chaoszine]. The fan asks, “Why was Zetro let go?” to which Holt responds, “If I informed you, you’d perceive. I’ve no want to speak badly about him. It’s a wedding, being in a band. Behind closed doorways, the wedding was carried out and over.”

Earlier this month, Zetro additionally made his personal feedback relating to his departure [via Metal Insider]. “Actually, no assertion, I used to be let go,” he says on Instagram. “In case you learn the assertion, it says Exodus has parted methods, not Zetro has parted methods!” He later reiterates, “I didn’t go away, I used to be let go! Exodus parted methods with Zetro.”

Regardless of the member shake-up, Exodus forge ahead. Now rejoined by former vocalist Rob Dukes, who fronted the band between 2005 and 2014, they’ve just lately introduced two Bonded By Blood fortieth anniversary exhibits that may happen in California on April 25 and 26. Every present will see the influential thrash metallic album performed in full. Assist comes from Demise Angel, Blind Phantasm, and Nukem.