Exodus



Exodus is an American Thrash Metal band formed in 1980 in San Francisco, California by guitarist Gary Holt, current Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett, and drummer Tom Hunting.

Spanning a career of 30 years, Exodus has gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. With nine studio albums, two live albums and two compilations, Exodus has released a total of thirteen albums since their debut in 1985. Gary Holt remains the only constant member of the band, appearing on all their releases. Drummer Tom Hunting is one of the founding members, and departed from the band twice but has since returned to the lineup.

Current:

 * Rob Dukes - Lead Vocals (2005 - Present)
 * Gary Holt - Guitars (1980 - 1993, 1997 - 1998, 2001 - Present)
 * Lee Altus - Guitars (2005 - Present)
 * Jack Gibson - Bass Guitar (1997 - 1998, 2001 - Present)
 * Tom Hunting - Drums (1980 - 1989, 1997 - 1998, 2001 - 2004, 2007 - Present)

Past Members:

 * Kirk Hammett - Guitars (1980 - 1983)
 * Evan McCaskey - Guitars (1983)
 * Rick Hunolt - Guitars (1983 - 1993, 1997, 1998, 2001 - 2005)
 * Paul Baloff - Vocals (1982 - 1986, 1997 - 1998, 2001 - 2002)
 * Steve Souza - Vocals (1986 - 1994, 2002 - 2004)
 * Rob McKillop - Bass Guitar (1983 - 1991)
 * Michael Butler - Bass Guitar (1992 - 1994)
 * John Tempesta - Drums (1989 - 1993)
 * Paul Bostaph - Drums (2005 - 2007)

Releases
CD: (Albums) 


 * Bonded by Blood - 1985
 * Pleasures of the Flesh - 1987
 * Fabulous Disaster - 1988
 * Impact Is Imminent - 1990
 * Force of Habit - 1992
 * Tempo of the Damned - 2004
 * Shovel Headed Kill Machine - 2005
 * The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A - 2007
 * Exhibit B: The Human Condition - 2010

CD: (Live) 


 * Good Friendly Violent Fun - 1991
 * Another Lesson in Violence - 1997
 * Shovel Headed Tour Machine: Live At Wacken & Other Assorted Atrocitys - 2010

CD: (Demo's)


 * Exodus 1982 Demo - 1982

CD: (Best of's) 


 * Lessons in Violence - 1992
 * Let There Be Blood - 2008