Tom Hunting, Kirk Hammett and Gary Holt founded Exodus in 1982, shortly after selecting an appropriate singer the band, Paul Baloff, who completed the line up perfectly and bringing the dream to fruition. Within the following year Exodus gained huge attention in the international underground scene, evolving from an insiders' tip of the tape trading community to a highly popular act. Innovative song writing and explosive live shows made the difference, Exodus brought Bay Area Thrash to the world and inspired many bands, among them Metallica, Testament, Dath Angel and Violence.

In 1983 Kirk Hammet left the band to join Metallica, and was replaced by Rick Hunolt, and soon after Rob McKillop complimented mix. The debut Bonded By Blood was released two years later and became a timeless thrash classic still appreciated today. A vast tour with Slayer and Venom preceded next thus the name Exodus spread more and more.

Shortly before the second album showed up in 1987, Baloff left the band due to personal and musical differences. 1992 saw the split of EXODUS, affected by stress and personal problems. A short reunion happened 1996 with their "old" singer Paul Baloff. Unfortunately, Paul Baloff suffered a stroke on 2nd February 2002 and passed away. Back with Souza at the microphone Exodus continued working and finally finished the recording sessions for the new, ultimate comeback album  in 2003.

Band members
Rob Dukes: vocals
Gary Holt: guitar
Lee Altus: guitar
Jack Gibson: bass
Paul Bostaph: drums

Discography
Bonded by Blood, 1985
Pleasure of the Flesh, 1987
Fabulous Disaster, 1989
Impact Is Imminent, 1990
Good Friendly Violent Fun, 1991
Force of Habit, 1992
Another Lesson in Violence, 1997
Tempo of the Damned, 2004
Shovel Headed Kill Machine, 2005