Another Lesson In Violence

Time to come back stateside and get back into the pit with some Bay Area Thrash. Widely considered to be among the second Big 4 of Thrash Metal, Exodus have been a staple of Thrash music since the early 80's. Perhaps what Exodus is best known for is Kirk Hammett's part in forming the band before joining Metallica. But despite losing such talent, Exodus remained a staple of the Bay Area Thrash scene. The band despite having some what of an issue holding onto a vocalist at times, continues to Thrash today, releasing new material and playing live.

The band has released a few Live albums. Three "official" releases, all three with a different vocalist. For this one though we go to '97 and a reunion with original vocalist Paul Baloff. Recorded at the Trocadero on March 8th, 1997,  'Another Lesson In Violence' marked a change for Exodus. Five years removed from their last dismal effort in 'Force Of Habit', the band had spent the early 90's struggling to remain a relevant name in Metal. By the mid 90's the band dropped vocalist Steve 'Zetro' Souza and brought back original wild man Paul Baloff. This Live Album captures the Baloff era Exodus. This album also captures the dual Thrash attack of Guitarist Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt. Face melting solos and amazing fret work make this album worth cranking up. An album was in the works after the Baloff reunion , but sadly Baloff passed away before the '04 release 'Tempo Of The Damned' could be finished. Instead former vocalist Zetro stepped in to complete the album. The band continues to push the Thrash attack on the masses, releasing a new album that features Kirk Hammett providing some guest work. Funny how things come full circle.

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