Country of origin: United States
Location: San Francisco (Bay Area), California
Status: Active
Formed in: 1979
Genre: Thrash Metal
Lyrical themes: Anti-religion, Violence, Metal, Politics, Humour
Current label: Nuclear Blast
Years active: 1979-1993, 1993, 1997-1998, 2001-present
Exodus was founded by Tom Hunting and Kirk Hammett (who later departed to join 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 Souza had left the band after about seven years with them (1986-1993) due to lack of commitment. Exodus continued playing shows without him until they broke up later in 1993 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 Ear of Living Dangerously (Combat, 1987)
- "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)
- "Blood in Blood Out" on Monsters of Metal (The Ultimate Metal Compilation Vol. 10) (Nuclear Blast, 2016)
1982 Demo Demo 1982
Die by His Hand Demo 1983
Rehearsal '83 Demo 1983
A Lesson in Violence Demo 1984
Combat Tour Live: The Ultimate Revenge Split video 1985
Bonded by Blood Full-length 1985 Pleasures of the Flesh Demo 1986
Deranged Single 1987
Pleasures of the Flesh Full-length 1987 MTV Headbangers Ball Split 1989
Fabulous Disaster Full-length 1989 Objection Overruled Single 1990
The Lunatic Parade Single 1990
Impact Is Imminent Full-length 1990 A Lesson in Violence Compilation 1991
Good Friendly Violent Fun Live album 1991
Thorn in My Side Single 1992
Lessons in Violence Compilation 1992
Force of Habit Full-length 1992 Another Lesson in Violence / Bound Gagged and Blindfolded Split 1997
Another Lesson in Violence Live album 1997
Victims of Death - The Best of Decade of Chaos Split 1999
War Is My Shepherd Single 2003
The Art of Dying / Tempo of the Damned Split 2004
Tempo of the Damned Full-length 2004 Shovel Headed Killing Machine / Virus Split 2005
Live at the DNA 2004 (Official Bootleg) Live album 2005
Live at the DNA (Tempo of the Damned CD Release Party) Video 2005
Shovel Headed Kill Machine Full-length 2005 Soilwork / Exodus Split 2007
The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A Full-length 2007 Double Live Dynamo! Video 2007
Riot Act Single 2008
Best of Nuclear Blast: 20th Anniversary Split 2008
Let There Be Blood Full-length 2008 Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live at Wacken and Other Assorted Atrocities Video 2010
Hammer and Life Single 2010
Exhibit B: The Human Condition Full-length 2010 Bob Wayne / Exodus Split 2011
Label Showcase - Nuclear Blast Split 2012
Salt the Wound Single 2014
Blood In, Blood Out Full-length 2014 Elder Gods Split 2015
Tempo of the Damned / Shovel Headed Kill Machine Compilation 2016
Original Album Collection Boxed set 2016
Mr. Pickles Thrashtacular Split 2018
Gathered at the Altar of Blast Split 2018
No Love Single 2019
Salt the Wound Single 2021
Persona Non Grata Full-length 2021Current
Tom Hunting Drums (1979-1989, 1993, 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-Heathen (live), ex-Piranha, ex-Quarteto de Pinga, ex-Runaway Train
Gary Holt Guitars (1982-1993, 1997-1998, 2001-present)
See also: Beloved Ghouls, ex-Wardance, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Slayer (live), ex-Spastik Children
Steve Souza Vocals (1986-1993, 2002-2004, 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-Circle of Vengeance, ex-Wardance, ex-Dawn of Morgana, ex-Testament (live), ex-3rdrail
Lee Altus Guitars (2005-present)
See also: Heathen, ex-Angel Witch, ex-Die Krupps, ex-Mordred
Past
Carlton Melson Bass (1979-1980)
See also: Prophets of Conviction, ex-Blizzard, ex-Colonel Flagg, ex-Führer, ex-Repulsa, ex-Outrage
Kirk Hammett Guitars (1979-1983)
See also: Metallica, ex-Spastik Children
Tim Agnello Guitars (1979-1981)
See also: ex-Outrage
Jeff Andrews Bass (1980-1983)
See also: ex-Possessed
Keith Stewart Vocals (1980-1981)
See also: ex-Blind Illusion, ex-Darkness, ex-Pyramid
Paul Baloff Vocals (1981-1986, 1993, 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)
Rick Hunolt Guitars (1983-1993, 1997-1998, 2001-2005)
Evan McKaskey Guitars (1983)
(R.I.P. 1989) See also: ex-Blind Illusion
Mike Maung Guitars (1983)
John Tempesta Drums (1990-1993)
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 (1992-1993)
See also: ex-MindZone, AC/DZ, American Heartbreak, The Butlers, ex-Jetboy, ex-Stevie Stiletto
Paul Bostaph Drums (2005-2007)
See also: ex-Slayer, ex-Forbidden Evil, Hail!, ex-From Hell, ex-Testament, ex-Tim Ripper Owens (live), ex-Forbidden, ex-BlackGates, 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
Current (Live)
John Tempesta Drums (2021-present)
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
Past (Live)
Perry Strickland Drums (1989)
See also: Vio-lence, ex-F-Bomb
Moose Lethridge Bass (1993)
See also: ex-Wanted, ex-Sacrilege B.C., ex-Othello's Revenge
Chris Kontos Drums (1993)
See also: The Boneless Ones, ex-Attitude Adjustment, ex-Konkhra, ex-Machine Head, ex-Testament, ex-The Alien Blakk, ex-Verbal Abuse, ex-Death Angel (live), ex-Hell's Kitchen, ex-Anti-Trust, ex-Custard Pie, ex-Grinch, ex-Sangre Eterna (USA), ex-The Servants
Gannon Hall Drums (1993)
See also: ex-Mordred, ex-Mercenary (live)
Robb Flynn Guitars (1993)
See also: Machine Head, ex-Vio-lence, ex-Sexoturica, ex-Forbidden Evil, ex-Quarteto de Pinga, ex-Roadrunner United
Craig Locicero Guitars (1993)
See also: The Boneless Ones, Forbidden, ex-Demonica, ex-Forbidden Evil, Dress the Dead, ex-Death (live), ex-Manmade God, ex-SpiralArms
Matt Harvey Vocals (2004)
See also: Dekapitator, Exhumed, Expulsion, Gruesome, Pounder, Scarecrow, Cretin (live), ex-Athrenody, Cadaverizer, Living Monstrosity, ex-Noothgrush, ex-Repulsion, ex-Gravehill, ex-Death DTA (live)
Steev Esquivel Vocals (2004)
See also: Defiance, Skinlab, ex-Circle of Vengeance, Dedvolt, Re:Ignition, ex-Death Angel (live), ex-Laughing Dead, ex-Xzanthus
Chuck Billy Vocals (2004)
See also: Beloved Ghouls, Testament, Dublin Death Patrol, ex-Legacy, ex-Torture Squad (live), ex-Guilt, ex-Rampage
Nicholas Barker Drums (2009)
See also: Ancient, Brujeria, Liquid Graveyard, Twilight of the Gods, Noctis Imperium (live), Nuclear Assault (live), ex-Monolith, ex-Catalepsy, Borstal, United Forces, ex-Atrocity, ex-Cradle of Filth, ex-Dimmu Borgir, ex-Leaves' Eyes, ex-Lock Up, ex-Obskkvlt, ex-Old Man's Child, ex-Sadistic Intent, ex-Testament, ex-Anaal Nathrakh (live), ex-Benediction (live), ex-Borknagar (live), ex-Cancer (live), ex-Criminal (live), ex-Gorgoroth (live), ex-Nightrage (live), ex-Possessed (live), ex-Voices (live), ex-Anathema (live), ex-Cerebral Fix (live), ex-Driven by Suffering, ex-Monstrance
Rick Hunolt Guitars (2012-2013, 2017, 2021)
Kragen Lum Guitars (2013, 2015-2019)
See also: Heathen, Prototype, Psychosis, ex-Abysmal Dawn (live)
Rob Dukes Vocals (2017)
See also: Generation Kill, Bloodmoon Ritual, Dukes, Fragile Mortals, Planet Piss, ex-Cheatin' Soccer Mom
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