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Internet guitar phenomenon Maya Neelakantan<\/strong> (who you probably know from her Tool<\/strong> covers<\/a>) came to the United States for an audition on America’s Got Talent<\/em>. Neelakantan<\/strong> posted about her trip prior to leaving on Instagram, tagging a handful of metal legends that she’d love to meet while she was abroad. <\/p>\n In a very heartwarming move, Gary Holt<\/strong> (Exodus<\/a><\/strong>, Slayer<\/a><\/strong>) flew down to Los Angeles to go cheer on Neelakantan<\/strong> at her audition, saying at the time: “Lisa Holt<\/strong> and I on our way to LA so see our friend Maya Neelakantan<\/strong> perform on America’s Got Talent<\/em>, so stoked for her! Can\u2019t wait to cheer her on!!!”<\/p>\n Of course Neelakantan<\/strong> was over-the-moon-stoked, excitedly recounting her performance and time spent with Holt in an Instagram post. She wrote: “I had an incredible day! Played on America’s Got Talent<\/em> and on stage for the first time ever! And met the guitar legend Gary Holt<\/strong> for the first time ever! What a day!”<\/p>\n Neelakantan<\/strong> has since posted a way longer video and caption about the whole experience, and it’s just so wholesome and nice. Shout out to Neelakantan<\/strong> for continuing to shred on guitar (check it all out here<\/a>), and to Holt<\/strong> for being such an awesome guy.<\/p>\n “I Met GARY HOLT<\/strong> from Slayer<\/a><\/strong>\/Exodus<\/a><\/strong> For The First Time! Priceless Moment!” wrote Neelakantan<\/strong>. “I had the best weekend here in Los Angeles. For the first time I got to meet Mr Gary Holt<\/strong> and his wife Mrs Lisa Holt<\/strong>. They came all the way from Sacramento just to watch me play on America’s Got Talent on Sunday.<\/p>\n “I played on stage for the first time in my life and they were there to support me and cheer me on. My heart was beating so fast and I was so excited to meet them for a long time and the moment I saw I ran upto them and gave them a BIG HUG! What a day. A special day forever in my heart and I am so happy I finally got to meet one of my biggest inspirations, my Guitar God, Gary Holt<\/strong>! He is a true legend and such a kind and an amazing person.<\/p>\n “I never ever thought music would connect me to legends like this. The universe is taking me on an unforgettable journey that is just so magical and a Dream Come True!!!!! Thank you Gary Holt<\/strong> and Lisa Holt<\/strong> for making my day extra special! You both will forever be my special friends!”<\/p>\n