Jan. 22 — Exodus will mark the 40th anniversary of the release of its debut album, Bonded By Blood this spring.
The band announced Wednesday through a news release, plans to celebrate the occasion April 25 and 26 in Berkeley and Anaheim, CA respectively. The first concert is scheduled to take place at the UC Theatre and the second at the House of Blues in Anaheim.
Each concert will see the band, which recently parted ways with vocalist Steve Souza and reunited with original vocalist Paul Baloff, performing Bonded By Blood in its entirety. Other hits from the band’s extensive catalog will also be on the bill.
Death Angel will provide direct support while Nukem will open for both concerts. Blind Illusion will share opening duties with Nukem on the first of the concerts while Hirax will share opening time with Nukem on the second show’s schedule.
Tickets are on sale.
Guitarist Gary Holt was excited as he talked about the upcoming performances.
“EXODUS could not be more excited for this show announcement! The 40th anniversary of our debut only happens once, and to fall on Paul Baloff’s birthday, on a Friday, we KNEW we had to crush the Bay Area,” Holt said. “Bonded By Blood. Played in its entirety. Only Baloff era songs. Once in a lifetime moment for us. So killer that we added a second show in Southern California to show our appreciation to both regions. Joining us are some dear friends, especially Death Angel. Don’t miss this. Posers must die!”
Death Angel Mark Osegueda shared Holt’s enthusiasm in his own statement.
“Death Angel are so proud to have been asked to be a part of the EXODUS Bonded By Blood 40th Anniversary shows in April,” Osegueda said. “A record that changed and inspired the entire thrash metal scene and community! And us in the biggest way! I expect both shows to be nothing less than an extreme outpouring of violent celebratory energy from all of the bands and fans to honor an album that absolutely defined, and still does, the genre known as thrash Metal! You don’t want to miss these shows! Forever Heavier than time!”
More information on the upcoming concerts is available along with all of Exodus’ latest news at:
Website: https://exodusattack.com
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