Genre(s):
Thrash Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Anti-religion, Violence, Metal, Politics, Humor
Origin:
United States of America (San Francisco (Bay Area), California)
Formed In:
1979-1994, 1997-1998, 2001-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Tom Hunting Drums (1979-1989, 1997-1998, 2001-2005, 2007-present), Vocals (1979-1980)
See also: ex-I4NI, ex-IR8, ex-Repulsa, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Wardance, ex-Pleasure and Pain, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Piranha, ex-Quarteto de Pinga
Gary Holt Guitars (1982-1994, 1997-1998, 2001-present)
See also: Slayer (live), ex-Wardance, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Spastik Children
Steve "Zetro" Souza Vocals (1986-1992, 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2014-present)
See also: Dublin Death Patrol, ex-Tenet, AC/DZ, ex-Hatriot, ex-Testament (live), ex-Legacy, ex-F-Bomb, ex-Metal Warrior
Jack Gibson Bass (1997-1998, 2001-present)
See also: ex-Wardance, ex-Dawn of Morgana, ex-Testament (live), ex-3rdrail, ex-Circle of Vengeance
Lee Altus Guitars (2005-present)
See also: Heathen, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Die Krupps, ex-Mordred
Former/Past Member(s):
Carlton Melson Bass (1979-1980)
See also: Prophets of Conviction, ex-Blizzard, ex-Colonel Flagg, ex-Führer, ex-Repulsa, Outrage (USA)
Tim Agnello Guitars (1979-1981)
See also: ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Outrage
Kirk Hammett Guitars (1979-1983)
See also: Metallica, ex-Spastik Children
Jeff Andrews Bass (1980-1983)
See also: ex-Possessed
Keith Stewart Vocals (1980-1981)
See also: ex-Blind Illusion
Paul Baloff Vocals (1981-1986, 1993-1994, 1997-1998, 2001-2002)
(R.I.P. 2002) See also: ex-Piranha, ex-Heathen, ex-Hirax, ex-Killparty, ex-Spastik Children
Rob McKillop Bass (1983-1991)
Mike Maung Guitars (1983)
Evan McKaskey Guitars (1983)
(R.I.P. 1989) See also: ex-Blind Illusion
Rick Hunolt Guitars (1983-1994, 1997-1998, 2001-2005)
John Tempesta Drums (1990-1994)
See also: Motor Sister, ex-White Zombie, The Cult, ex-Helmet, ex-Prong, ex-Testament, ex-Rob Zombie, ex-Scum of the Earth, ex-Temple of the Black Moon, ex-The Dead Daisies, ex-Two-Bit Thief
Mike Butler Bass (1992-1994)
See also: ex-MindZone, American Heartbreak, ex-Jetboy, ex-Stevie Stiletto
Paul Bostaph Drums (2005-2007)
See also: Slayer, ex-Forbidden Evil, BlackGates, Hail!, ex-From Hell, ex-Testament, ex-Tim Ripper Owens (live), ex-Forbidden, ex-Systematic, ex-Truth About Seafood
Rob Dukes Vocals (2005-2014)
See also: Generation Kill, Bloodmoon Ritual, Dukes, Fragile Mortals, Planet Piss, ex-Cheatin' Soccer Mom
Additional notes
Exodus was founded by Tom Hunting and Kirk Hammett (later departed to Metallica, having written only some material for the debut album). The band did not release any Hammett-era albums, just two demos (1982 and 1983). Kirk also named the band.
Tom Hunting also did vocals in the very beginning. According to Carlton Melson, the first line-up was: Hunting, Melson, Hammett and Agnello.
Steve "Zetro" Souza had left the band after about six years with them (1986-1992) due to lack of commitment. Exodus continued playing shows without him until they broke up around 1994 due to behind the scene's issues and changes in musical tastes.
A late '90s comeback with Paul Baloff back in the fold proved to be short-lived, producing only the Another Lesson in Violence live album before a more permanent reformation came about in 2001.
After Baloff's tragic death in early 2002, Zetro returned to Exodus and performed on the comeback album, Tempo of the Damned before unexpectedly leaving again on the eve of a South American tour in September 2004. Matt Harvey and Steev Esquivel performed as guest vocalists until Rob Dukes was recruited as the new frontman.
Interestingly, Les Claypool of Blind Illusion and Primus, who was a schoolmate and friend of Kirk Hammett's, was asked to join the band as a bass player in 1980, but declined, citing a taste for free-form jazz at the time.
Unofficial Discography:
- Die by His Hand 7" by Devil Metal Rec.
- The Great Escape CD by Taurus Rec.
- Live at Studio 54 tape.
- Strike of the Beast DOLP by Imperial Rec.
- Thrash Domination 09: Club Citta Kawasaki - Japan split DVD.
- Destroy Souza 1983 7".
- Hard Core Metal - Live At Ruthie's Berkley 30.3.84 on vinyl, 1984.
- And Then There Were ... 300 by Sinderella Rec. on vinyl, 1986.
- Trilogy of Destruction Vol. 1 split CD with Pantera, Testament by Robespierre Rec., 2001.
- Bonded by Baloff CD by Volve Rec., 2002.
- Oidivnikufesin N.F.V. / The Ultimate Revenge (Back to the Roots Collection) split DVD with Anthrax, Slayer, Venom, 2005.
- Live at Studio 54 on vinyl, 2008.
- Thrashed From the Start Volume 5 split with Terrorizer on vinyl, 2010.
Compilation Appearances
- "A Lesson in Violence" on Speed Kills (The Very Best of Speed Metal (Music For Nations, 1985)
- "And Then There Were None" on Welcome to the Metal Zone (Music For Nations, 1985)
- "A Lesson in Violence" on Mad Trax II - Beyond Metal Zone (PGP RTB/Music For Nations, 1987, Yugoslavian press)
- "Parasite" on Metal Meltdown (K-tel, 1988)
- "Chemi-kill" on Rising Metal (K-tel, 1988)
- "'Til Death Do Us Part" on Metal Shock (CGD, 1988)
- "Parasite" and "Overdose" on Speed Kills...But Who's Dying? (Under One Flag, 1989)
- "Fabulous Disaster" on Protect the Innocent - 30 Metal Monsters (Telstar, 1989)
- "Toxic Waltz" on Headbangers Club - Heavy Metal Hits (Roadrunner, 1992)
- "The Lunatic Parade", "That's the People" and "Toxic Waltz" on Metal Attack (On Tour, 1993)
- "Toxic Waltz" on Skullcrushers (Relativity, 1993)
- "Objection Overruled" on Rock & Metal Factory (Disky, 1997)
- "Funeral Hymn" on Thrash Invasion (Metal Hammer, 2008)
Bootleges
Exodus - Live 20.02.1983 [bootleg] - 1983
Exodus - The Great Escape [bootleg] - 1988
Exodus - Bonded By Baloff [bootleg] - 2002
Exodus - Feeding Frenzy [bootleg] - 2002
Exodus - Live At Waldrock Festival (Holland) 19-06-2004 [bootleg] - 2004
Exodus - Strike Of The Beast [bootleg] - 2007
Exodus - The Pale Sky [bootleg] - 2010
Exodus - Black List Of Dead [bootleg] - 2014
Exodus - Bloody World [bootleg] - 2014
Exodus - Demo 1982 + Turk Street 1984 Demo [bootleg] - 2015
Exodus - Exodus 2016.08.14 Alcatraz Festival [bootleg] - 2016
Tom Hunting also did vocals in the very beginning. According to Carlton Melson, the first line-up was: Hunting, Melson, Hammett and Agnello.
Steve "Zetro" Souza had left the band after about six years with them (1986-1992) due to lack of commitment. Exodus continued playing shows without him until they broke up around 1994 due to behind the scene's issues and changes in musical tastes.
A late '90s comeback with Paul Baloff back in the fold proved to be short-lived, producing only the Another Lesson in Violence live album before a more permanent reformation came about in 2001.
After Baloff's tragic death in early 2002, Zetro returned to Exodus and performed on the comeback album, Tempo of the Damned before unexpectedly leaving again on the eve of a South American tour in September 2004. Matt Harvey and Steev Esquivel performed as guest vocalists until Rob Dukes was recruited as the new frontman.
Interestingly, Les Claypool of Blind Illusion and Primus, who was a schoolmate and friend of Kirk Hammett's, was asked to join the band as a bass player in 1980, but declined, citing a taste for free-form jazz at the time.
Unofficial Discography:
- Die by His Hand 7" by Devil Metal Rec.
- The Great Escape CD by Taurus Rec.
- Live at Studio 54 tape.
- Strike of the Beast DOLP by Imperial Rec.
- Thrash Domination 09: Club Citta Kawasaki - Japan split DVD.
- Destroy Souza 1983 7".
- Hard Core Metal - Live At Ruthie's Berkley 30.3.84 on vinyl, 1984.
- And Then There Were ... 300 by Sinderella Rec. on vinyl, 1986.
- Trilogy of Destruction Vol. 1 split CD with Pantera, Testament by Robespierre Rec., 2001.
- Bonded by Baloff CD by Volve Rec., 2002.
- Oidivnikufesin N.F.V. / The Ultimate Revenge (Back to the Roots Collection) split DVD with Anthrax, Slayer, Venom, 2005.
- Live at Studio 54 on vinyl, 2008.
- Thrashed From the Start Volume 5 split with Terrorizer on vinyl, 2010.
Compilation Appearances
- "A Lesson in Violence" on Speed Kills (The Very Best of Speed Metal (Music For Nations, 1985)
- "And Then There Were None" on Welcome to the Metal Zone (Music For Nations, 1985)
- "A Lesson in Violence" on Mad Trax II - Beyond Metal Zone (PGP RTB/Music For Nations, 1987, Yugoslavian press)
- "Parasite" on Metal Meltdown (K-tel, 1988)
- "Chemi-kill" on Rising Metal (K-tel, 1988)
- "'Til Death Do Us Part" on Metal Shock (CGD, 1988)
- "Parasite" and "Overdose" on Speed Kills...But Who's Dying? (Under One Flag, 1989)
- "Fabulous Disaster" on Protect the Innocent - 30 Metal Monsters (Telstar, 1989)
- "Toxic Waltz" on Headbangers Club - Heavy Metal Hits (Roadrunner, 1992)
- "The Lunatic Parade", "That's the People" and "Toxic Waltz" on Metal Attack (On Tour, 1993)
- "Toxic Waltz" on Skullcrushers (Relativity, 1993)
- "Objection Overruled" on Rock & Metal Factory (Disky, 1997)
- "Funeral Hymn" on Thrash Invasion (Metal Hammer, 2008)
Bootleges
Exodus - Live 20.02.1983 [bootleg] - 1983
Exodus - The Great Escape [bootleg] - 1988
Exodus - Bonded By Baloff [bootleg] - 2002
Exodus - Feeding Frenzy [bootleg] - 2002
Exodus - Live At Waldrock Festival (Holland) 19-06-2004 [bootleg] - 2004
Exodus - Strike Of The Beast [bootleg] - 2007
Exodus - The Pale Sky [bootleg] - 2010
Exodus - Black List Of Dead [bootleg] - 2014
Exodus - Bloody World [bootleg] - 2014
Exodus - Demo 1982 + Turk Street 1984 Demo [bootleg] - 2015
Exodus - Exodus 2016.08.14 Alcatraz Festival [bootleg] - 2016
Discography:
Exodus - 1982 Demo [demo] - 1982
Exodus - Die By His Hand [demo] - 1983
Exodus - 1983 Rehearsal Semi-official Demo [demo] - 1983
Exodus - A Lesson In Violence [demo] - 1984
Exodus - Deliver Us Rehersal Song [demo] - 1984
Exodus - Turk Street Demo [demo] - 1984
Exodus & Venom & Slayer - Combat Tour Live: The Ultimate Revenge Split Dvd / [video] - 1985
Exodus - Bonded By Blood [full-length] - 1985
Exodus - Pleasures Of The Flesh [demo] - 1986
Exodus - Pleasures Of The Flesh [full-length] - 1987
Exodus - Fabulous Disaster [full-length] - 1989
Exodus - Objection Overruled [ep] - 1990
Exodus - The Lunatic Parade [single] - 1990
Exodus - Impact Is Imminent [full-length] - 1990
Exodus - A Lesson In Violence [best of/compilation] - 1991
Exodus - Good Friendly Violent Fun [live] - 1991
Exodus - Thorn In My Side [single] - 1992
Exodus - Lessons In Violence [best of/compilation] - 1992
Exodus - Force Of Habit [full-length] - 1992
Exodus - Another Lesson In Violence [live album] - 1997
Exodus - War Is My Shepherd [ep] - 2003
Exodus - Tempo Of The Damned [full-length] - 2004
Exodus - Live At The Dna 2004 [live] - 2005
Exodus - Shovel Headed Kill Machine [full-length] - 2005
Exodus - The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A [full-length] - 2007
Exodus - Riot Act [single] - 2008
Exodus - Let There Be Blood [full-length] - 2008
Exodus - Shovel Headed Tour Machine [live] - 2010
Exodus - Hammer And Life [single] - 2010
Exodus - Exhibit B: The Human Condition [full-length] - 2010
Exodus & Bob Wayne - Bob Wayne/Exodus [split] - 2011
Exodus & Decrepit Birth & Origin & All Shall Perish - Label Showcase - Nuclear Blast [split] - 2012
Exodus - Blood In Blood Out [full-length] - 2014
Exodus - Persona Non Grata [full-length] - 2021
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