Exodus will have fun the Fortieth anniversary of their debut album Bonded by Blood by performing the enduring thrash LP in its entirety at two particular California reveals. Every live performance will characteristic assist from fellow thrash veterans Demise Angel.
The 2 reveals — April twenty fifth on the UC Theatre in Berkeley, and April twenty sixth on the Home of Blues in Anaheim — may even commemorate what would have been the sixty fifth birthday of late authentic Exodus vocalist Paul Baloff, who sang on Bonded by Blood. The band will carry out the album in its entirety plus different favorites at every of the gigs.
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Tickets for the Berkeley present will probably be out there right here beginning Friday (January twenty fourth) at 10 a.m. PT, whereas a Dwell Nation pre-sale for the Anaheim live performance begins Thursday (January twenty third) at 10 a.m. PT utilizing the code OCTAVE by way of Ticketmaster.
“Exodus couldn’t be extra excited for this present announcement,” said guitarist Gary Holt. “The Fortieth anniversary of our debut solely occurs as soon as, and to fall on Paul Baloff’s birthday, on a Friday, we KNEW we needed to crush the Bay Space. Bonded By Blood. Performed in its entirety. Solely Baloff period songs. As soon as in a lifetime second for us. So killer that we added a second present in Southern California to indicate our appreciation to each areas. Becoming a member of us are some pricey buddies, particularly Demise Angel. Don’t miss this. Posers should die!”
As beforehand reported, Exodus not too long ago introduced that they have been parting methods with singer Steve “Zetro” Souza, and welcoming again vocalist Rob Dukes. The California reveals will probably be amongst Dukes’ first gigs again with the band.
In the meantime, Demise Angel frontman Mark Osegueda will probably be on board for each reveals. Whereas he’s presently fronting Kerry King’s new eponymous band, he’ll flip his consideration again to Demise Angel for these particular performances.
“Demise Angel are so proud to have been requested to be part of the Exodus Bonded By Blood Fortieth Anniversary reveals in April,” stated Osegueda. “A file that modified and impressed your complete thrash steel scene and group! And us within the greatest means! I anticipate each reveals to be nothing lower than an excessive outpouring of violent celebratory power from the entire bands and followers to honor an album that completely outlined, and nonetheless does, the style often called thrash Steel! You don’t need to miss these reveals! Without end Heavier than time!”
Whereas Exodus by no means fairly reached the heights of fellow thrash bands like Metallica (of which former Exodus guitarist Kirk Hammett is a member), Slayer, and Megadeth, Bonded By Blood is taken into account by many to be proper up there with the best debut thrash albums of all time.
Along with the 2 California gigs, Exodus are additionally slated to carry out on the Decibel Steel & Beer Fest in Philadelphia on April 4th, together with Welcome to Rockville and Milwaukee Metalfest, which each happen the weekend of Could Fifteenth-18th.
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