Exodus Profile

Exodus is a thrash metal band formed in 1980. Kirk Hammett was an original member and appeared on the band's demo, but never recorded a studio album with Exodus before leaving to join Metallica. The one constant over the years is guitarist Gary Holt, who has been the backbone of the band since 1981. Through multiple lineup changes he has been the constant.

After recording a demo in 1982, Exodus recorded their debut album Bonded In Blood, which was released in 1985. It remains one of the most influential thrash metal albums ever, and was named the Best Heavy Metal Album Of 1985 by this site. The band's lineup for that album included vocalist Paul Baloff, guitarists Holt and Rick Hunolt, bassist Rob McKillop and drummer Tom Hunting.

Baloff left Exodus in 1986 and was replaced by Steve "Zetro" Souza. The band released Pleasures Of The Flesh in 1987, followed by Fabulous Disaster (1989), Impact Is Imminent (1990), Good Friendly Violent Fun (live, 1991) and Force Of Habit (1992). The band then called it quits for a few years. They reunited with vocalist Paul Baloff in 1997 for the live album Another Lesson In Violence before splitting again.

In 2001 Exodus reunited for the Thrash Of The Titans benefit show for Testament's Chuck Billy. It was supposed to be a one night reunion, but everything clicked and the band began writing music together again. Tragically, Paul Baloff died of a stroke in 2002. After searching for a new vocalist, Steve "Zetro" Sousa rejoined Exodus for 2004's Tempo Of The Damned.

Souza left the band after that album and was eventually replaced by Rob Dukes after a couple of other vocalists were briefly with the band. Longtime guitarist Rick Hunolt also left the band and was replaced by Lee Altus. Drummer Tom Hunting also quit, and Paul Bostaph (Slayer) took his place. That lineup released the very well received Shovel Headed Kill Machine in 2005.

In 2007, drummer Tom Hunting rejoined Exodus. The band released the first of a 2 part album in 2007. The Atrocity Exhibition - Exhibit A will be followed by The Atrocity Exhibition - Exhibit B in 2008.

Rob Dukes - Vocals
Gary Holt - Guitar (Drug Pig)
Lee Altus - Guitar (Angel Witch, Die Krupps, Heathen)
Jack Gibson - Bass (Vile)
Tom Hunting - Drums

Paul Baloff - Vocals (1981-1986, 1997-2002)
Steve "Zetro" Souza - Vocals (1986-1992, 2002-2004)
Matt Harvey - Vocals (2004)
Steev Esquivel - Vocals (2004)
Tim Agnello - Guitar (1980-1981)
Kirk Hammett - Guitar (1980-1983)
Mike Maung - Guitar (1983)
Evan McCaskey - Guitar (1983)
Rick Hunolt - Guitar (1983-1990, 1997-2005)
Carlton Melson - Bass (1980-1981)
Geoff Andrews - Bass (1981-1983)
Rob McKillop - Bass (1983-1990)
Mike Butler - Bass (1990-1992)
John Tempesta - Drums (1989-1993)
Paul Bostaph - Drums (2005-2006)

1985 Bonded By Blood (Combat)
1987 Pleasures Of The Flesh (Combat)
1989 Fabulous Disaster (Combat)
1990 Impact Is Imminent (Capitol)
1991 Good Friendly Violent Fun (live) (Combat)
1992 Lessons In Violence (Combat)
1992 Force Of Habit (Capitol)
1997 Another Lesson In Violence (live) (Century Media)
2004 Tempo Of The Damned (Nuclear Blast)
2005 Shovel Headed Kill Machine (Nuclear Blast)
2007 The Atrocity Exhibition - Exhibit A (Nuclear Blast)
2008 Let There Be Blood (Zaentz)