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Persona Non Grata

Exodus · 2021

60 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless blend of aggressive riffs, intricate solos, and socially charged lyrics that define modern thrash metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • intense focus on lyrical themes
  • cathartic release through aggression
  • for high-energy sessions
  • engaging headphone detail exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking soft, mellow sounds
  • prefer quick, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 19, 2021, 'Persona Non Grata' is Exodus's first studio album in seven years, following the well-received 'Blood In, Blood Out' from 2014. The band, a keystone in the thrash metal scene since the 1980s, showcases their enduring legacy through fierce musicianship and lyrical commentary on contemporary issues.
Stylistic neighbors
Testament· Overkill· Anthrax

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Persona Non Grata 7:31
  • 2 R.E.M.F. 4:22
  • 3 Slipping Into Madness 5:33
  • 4 Elitist 3:58
  • 5 Prescribing Horror 5:10
  • 6 The Beatings Will Continue (Until Morale Improves) 3:01
  • 7 The Years of Death and Dying 5:23
  • 8 Clickbait 4:31
  • 9 Cosa Del Pantano 1:13
  • 10 Lunatic-Liar-Lord 7:59
  • 11 The Fires of Division 5:23
  • 12 Antiseed 6:18

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