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Exodus (band)
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Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. Their current lineup consists of guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and lead vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. There are no original members left in Exodus other than Hunting, who has departed from the band twice, in 1989 and 2004, but rejoined in 2007. Exodus is also notable for including a then-unknown Kirk Hammett, who was the band's lead guitarist from its inception to his departure in 1983, when he left to join fellow Bay Area thrash metal band Metallica as Dave Mustaine's replacement. Holt has been most consistent member throughout various lineup changes and breakups, and is the only member to appear on all of Exodus' recordings. Much of the band's career has also been affected by feuds between both band members and record companies, two extended hiatuses, deaths of former band members and drug addictions.
Exodus performing at the Rockharz Open Air festival in 2018
Exodus performing at the Rockharz Open Air festival in 2018
Guitarist Gary Holt has been a member of Exodus since 1981, and is the only member to have performed on all of the band's albums.
Guitarist Gary Holt has been a member of Exodus since 1981, and is the only member to have performed on all of the band's albums.
Vocalist Paul Baloff, who appeared on the first Exodus album Bonded by Blood, was the band's singer from 1982 to 1986, and returned to the band twice,
Vocalist Paul Baloff, who appeared on the first Exodus album Bonded by Blood, was the band's singer from 1982 to 1986, and returned to the band twice, in 1997–1998 and 2001–2002.
Vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, who replaced Paul Baloff, was a member of Exodus from 1986 to their first breakup in 1993. He has since rejoined the ban
Vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza, who replaced Paul Baloff, was a member of Exodus from 1986 to their first breakup in 1993. He has since rejoined the band twice, first from 2002 to 2004 and second from 2014 to present.
Thrash metal
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Thrash metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music characterized by its overall aggression and fast tempo. The songs usually use fast percussive beats and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead guitar work.
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica (pictured in 2008). Metallica's early work is regarded as essential to the development of the genre in th
Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield of Metallica (pictured in 2008). Metallica's early work is regarded as essential to the development of the genre in the 1980s.
New York band Anthrax was among the earliest and most successful thrash acts.
New York band Anthrax was among the earliest and most successful thrash acts.
Venom's early work is considered a major influence on thrash metal.
Venom's early work is considered a major influence on thrash metal.
Slayer (pictured in 2007) released Reign in Blood in 1986, considered a landmark achievement in the genre's history.
Slayer (pictured in 2007) released Reign in Blood in 1986, considered a landmark achievement in the genre's history.