Exodus

Biography

Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in Richmond, California. With a career spanning over 38 years, the band has experienced numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the loss of two former members. The current lineup features guitarists Gary Holt and Lee Altus, bassist Jack Gibson, drummer Tom Hunting, and lead vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza. Holt, a member since 1981, is the only artist to appear on all of the band’s releases. Exodus is known for their influential role in the Bay Area thrash metal scene alongside bands like Metallica and Testament. The band has released ten studio albums, including their acclaimed early works: Bonded by Blood (1985), Pleasures of the Flesh (1987), and Fabulous Disaster (1989). After disbanding in 1994, Exodus reformed in 2001 and has since released five additional studio albums, with the latest being Blood In, Blood Out (2014).