Thrash metal pioneers Exodus are set to release their highly anticipated new album in late 2024, and fans are eager for what’s being described as their “most brutal” work yet. After signing with Napalm Records in 2022, the band is back in the studio, working with renewed energy and purpose. Guitarist Gary Holt has promised fans that this album will deliver the heaviest riffs they’ve ever written, maintaining the signature thrash elements while pushing the intensity to new levels.
In interviews, lead vocalist Steve “Zetro” Souza has discussed how excited the band is to perform some of the new material live before the album officially drops. This approach is unique for Exodus, as they have rarely debuted songs live before the release of an album. The band has also been performing at major festivals, with plans to play at Wacken and Alcatraz, building anticipation for the album’s release. Fans are excited to hear how the band continues to evolve while staying true to their thrash metal roots.
The writing process has been intense, with Holt and drummer Tom Hunting leading the charge in crafting the riffs and rhythms that will define the new record. Fans can expect a brutal combination of aggressive, fast-paced thrash with the technical precision that Exodus has been known for since their inception in the early 1980s.
This release follows their 2021 album Persona Non Grata, which was highly praised for its raw energy and classic thrash sound. With the new album, the band aims to top even that, delivering what could be their most crushing release yet. Fans of Exodus have much to look forward to, as the band remains a driving force in the thrash metal genre, nearly 40 years into their career.
Expect nothing less than high-speed riffs, thunderous drums, and intense, politically charged lyrics when Exodus drops this highly anticipated album later this year.
