New Exodus samples here!

80smetalrocks wrote:

Last Exodus i heard was the Toxic Waltz from 1989.Are they as good still nowadays?Any of the same lineup?

Really not any comparison. They are modernized and decided they would impress Kerry King and beef up alot of their lyrics by promoting anti Christian beliefs. So take from that what you will.

I think I will pick up this new Exodus soon. They are going to be in my city in January - and I'm thinking of seeing them live. That might help me appreciate the new album more.

ultmetal wrote:

Listening to the new one now. Sounds really good musically. The production is incredible and the guitar tone is oustanding. "Funeral Hymn" sounds like classic Exodus. The riff in this particular song reminds me of those mosh pit days of the past, yet has that biting, modern tone.

The vocals aren't bad but really lack the charisma of Baloff or Souza. Rob Dukes sounds like any number of modern vocalists.

I just picked this one up today and heard it with Mike (metalwill). Both of us agree that it is a SOLID thrash album. Sure there are 'hints' of metalcore with the vocals, but so what? I don't mind a bit of metalcore in my thrash (Shadows Fall comes to mind). The music is DYNAMIC! The production is stellar. I agree with all you said Ult. The only area I would disagree is that Rob Dukes sounds like a typical metalcore vocalist. He does have a metalcore vibe, but he's much much better than most modern vocalists. I do prefer Exodus with Steve Souza, but I think Rob Dukes is as good (or better) than Paul Balloff.

Well, I was afraid that the new Exodus would suck. It doesn't. Exodus does NOT have a bad album to their discography and "The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A" proves that they are a force to STILL be reckoned with in the thrash community!!!

I cannot wait to see them live in January with new thrash legends Warbringer.

Anybody else have the new Exodus yet?

I'd like to hear more input.

yeah i have it & it's a fine follow up to SHKM. i have no idea why people keep bringing up metalcore, because i don't hear it. it's a great modern thrash album.

I loved old EXODUS growing up. One day in '04 I was riding with a friend when he asked me had I heard the new EXODUS at the time ("Tempo"). I said, "No," but I was interested since they meant so much to me when I was younger. He then played me songs off "Tempo..." and I was blown away. Most older Thrash groups that have decided to regroup in recent years have been rather disappointing, IMO. However, lyrics aside, I thought that "Tempo" was unbelievable!! I loved it...it was choppy, the guitar sound was abrasive, the riffs were killer and the songs were "in your face!!" I eventually bought it because it was just that good. I've since gotten rid of it because of the lyrics, but it's probably the best Thrash I've heard since Thrash's old days.

With that said, when I finally heard "Shovel Headed...," I was disappointed. The songs seemed too long and much of the choppy riffs found on "Tempo" seemed to be missing. The songs seemed to drag out as well, sometimes with no direction. It was still typical EXODUS Thrash Metal, but the songs were not nearly as good as the "Tempo" material was. Gary Holt is a great riff-writer, one of the best ever, but instead of scoring a TD with "Shovel," I think he settled for a field goal. I didn't like the new vocal sound either.

I haven't heard the latest one, but if it's more like "Shovel" instead of "Tempo," then I probably won't like it that much.

mc666 wrote:

yeah i have it & it's a fine follow up to SHKM. i have no idea why people keep bringing up metalcore, because i don't hear it. it's a great modern thrash album.

I tote agree. Rob Dukes voice has a more modern approach, which of course, the elitists will start crying 'metalcore' about. Great album though. I am loving it - it has a lot of hooks too.

George wrote:

I loved old EXODUS growing up. One day in '04 I was riding with a friend when he asked me had I heard the new EXODUS at the time ("Tempo"). I said, "No," but I was interested since they meant so much to me when I was younger. He then played me songs off "Tempo..." and I was blown away. Most older Thrash groups that have decided to regroup in recent years have been rather disappointing, IMO. However, lyrics aside, I thought that "Tempo" was unbelievable!! I loved it...it was choppy, the guitar sound was abrasive, the riffs were killer and the songs were "in your face!!" I eventually bought it because it was just that good. I've since gotten rid of it because of the lyrics, but it's probably the best Thrash I've heard since Thrash's old days.

With that said, when I finally heard "Shovel Headed...," I was disappointed. The songs seemed too long and much of the choppy riffs found on "Tempo" seemed to be missing. The songs seemed to drag out as well, sometimes with no direction. It was still typical EXODUS Thrash Metal, but the songs were not nearly as good as the "Tempo" material was. Gary Holt is a great riff-writer, one of the best ever, but instead of scoring a TD with "Shovel," I think he settled for a field goal. I didn't like the new vocal sound either.

I haven't heard the latest one, but if it's more like "Shovel" instead of "Tempo," then I probably won't like it that much.

Yeah, the new one is along the same lines as "Shovel-Headed Kill Machine".

I agree that out of their 3 new albums, "Tempo of the Damned" is their best ... but then again I'm a huge fan of Steve Souza.

However, for what the last two albums are ... they are quite good IMO.

blackieboy wrote:

George wrote:

I loved old EXODUS growing up. One day in '04 I was riding with a friend when he asked me had I heard the new EXODUS at the time ("Tempo"). I said, "No," but I was interested since they meant so much to me when I was younger. He then played me songs off "Tempo..." and I was blown away. Most older Thrash groups that have decided to regroup in recent years have been rather disappointing, IMO. However, lyrics aside, I thought that "Tempo" was unbelievable!! I loved it...it was choppy, the guitar sound was abrasive, the riffs were killer and the songs were "in your face!!" I eventually bought it because it was just that good. I've since gotten rid of it because of the lyrics, but it's probably the best Thrash I've heard since Thrash's old days.

With that said, when I finally heard "Shovel Headed...," I was disappointed. The songs seemed too long and much of the choppy riffs found on "Tempo" seemed to be missing. The songs seemed to drag out as well, sometimes with no direction. It was still typical EXODUS Thrash Metal, but the songs were not nearly as good as the "Tempo" material was. Gary Holt is a great riff-writer, one of the best ever, but instead of scoring a TD with "Shovel," I think he settled for a field goal. I didn't like the new vocal sound either.

I haven't heard the latest one, but if it's more like "Shovel" instead of "Tempo," then I probably won't like it that much.

Yeah, the new one is along the same lines as "Shovel-Headed Kill Machine".

I agree that out of their 3 new albums, "Tempo of the Damned" is their best ... but then again I'm a huge fan of Steve Souza.

However, for what the last two albums are ... they are quite good IMO.

i'm the opposite, i dislike Souza's style & thought the albums with him were mediocre at best. i thought SHKM was the best they have done since Bonded By Blood. of course, i expect most will disagree with me on that.

I consider Tempo a mixed affair. Some songs are great but others are not. Gary said that some of the songs on this record came from old Wardance demos. And I think you can hear this.
However I consider SHKM to be a classic, and I listen to this one almost every day.
The new one is a killer too, but I had to listen to it a few times. For the lyrics I have no problem with them.

Thanks for sharing your opinon tul.

Welcome to the Heart of Metal board.

ult

By the way, I'm seeing Exodus live in just a few weeks! They are gonna be here with Warbringer!!!


Ult - you going to this show? I'm going with metalwill!