EXODUS

Release Year: 2015
Artist Origin: USA
Style: merciless intense speed thrash metal

initiated by Gary Holt, the re-recording [2008] of classic Bonded By Blood opus in its fullest with the actual line-up was done as a tribute in memory of Paul Baloff, and proved these old but legendary songs can fully breath these days as well, even though produced by nowadays standards, with heavier and crunchier sound, aimed to capture the raw energy and aggression of the original while benefiting from contemporary recording technology; it has enough of power and precision not to be ignored, while additional Hell’s Breath cut at the end of the album also comes from 1985, written during early sessions, offering the die-hard fans a glimpse into the band’s early creative process and providing a fresh yet nostalgic experience; part of Metal Frontier Archive Collection, recent Japanese edition comes with extra booklet written in Nihongo, and OBI strip