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Bonded by Blood

Exodus · 1985

48 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

Razor-sharp riffs and aggressive rhythms intertwine with raw, furious vocals to create an electrifying thrash metal experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • raw energy for headbanging moments
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • live tracks enhance electrifying experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow and soothing sounds
  • seek melodic or soft textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 25, 1985, 'Bonded by Blood' is Exodus's debut album, marking their entry into the thrash metal scene. At this point, the band was establishing its identity following the formation in 1980 and had already garnered attention through live performances and early demos.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Overkill· Anthrax

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bonded by Blood 3:44
  • 2 Exodus 4:05
  • 3 And Then There Were None 4:40
  • 4 A Lesson in Violence 3:49
  • 5 Metal Command 4:14
  • 6 Piranha 3:47
  • 7 No Love 5:08
  • 8 Deliver Us to Evil 7:08
  • 9 Strike of the Beast 3:58
  • 10 And Then There Were None (live) 4:51
  • 11 A Lesson in Violence (live) 3:25

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