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Exiled to Earth

Bonded by Blood · 2010

42 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal

Raw and aggressive thrash metal riffs collide with frantic drumming and visceral lyrics reflecting societal decay.

Top tracks — play these first

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    600 A.B. (After the Bomb) — The opening track establishes the album's intense atmosphere with relentless guitar riffs and politically charged lyrics that set the tone for what follows.
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    Exiled to Earth — The title track encapsulates the band's thematic focus on dystopia and survival, blending melody with aggression in a way that represents their evolving sound.
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    Prototype: Death Machine — This track highlights complex time signatures and intricate solos, showcasing the band's technical prowess while addressing themes of technology's dark side.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • frenzied riffs for high energy
  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • aggressive rhythms for catharsis
  • intense focus during listening
  • short bursts of musical intensity

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer mellow, soothing sounds
  • seek lengthy, gradual builds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2010, Exiled to Earth is Bonded by Blood's second studio album, coming two years after their debut, Feed the Beast. The band aimed to solidify their presence in the thrash metal scene while honing their sound, showcasing a more mature approach to songwriting and production.
Stylistic neighbors
Exodus· Testament· Overkill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 600 A.B. (After the Bomb) 5:02
  • 2 Episodes of Aggression 3:38
  • 3 Prototype: Death Machine 5:54
  • 4 Prison Planet 3:09
  • 5 Genetic Encryption 3:42
  • 6 Blood Spilled Offerings 3:07
  • 7 Exiled to Earth 3:07
  • 8 Parasitic Infection 0:52
  • 9 Desolate Future 4:42
  • 10 Sector 87 3:19
  • 11 Cross-Insemination 5:35

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