I don't give Ten often to an album, but this one is Metal Awesomeness embodied
This is probably the most remarkable Thrash Metal work ever created and the less polished one.
Exodus did much more than just delivering a good album, they totally fucked with our brains
by giving us some Metal Brainwashing material. This album is beyond perfection
I can't point you any flaw or bad song on this master piece. The Performance is great
The tracks are original, deadly and incredibly raw and on top of that it never gets boring
I even like the remastered version with a new singer and line-up (Let There Be Blood). Solos are killers, riffs are heavy
and the vocals filled with emotions.

20 on 10... great job Exodus you got me hooked

Personal Favorites (even if everythings good)

- Exodus
- Metal Command
- Strike Of The Beast
- Bonded By Blood

Written by Guib on 06.10.2010 at 10:55
I even like the remastered version with a new singer and line-up (Let There Be Blood)

Isn't that completely re-recorded? So it's different from the remastered version... it's a totally new album (aside from the songwriting)?

Yes that one is totally re-recorded. So it is not a remastered version.

Written by Syk on 30.10.2010 at 10:45

Written by Guib on 06.10.2010 at 10:55
I even like the remastered version with a new singer and line-up (Let There Be Blood)

Isn't that completely re-recorded? So it's different from the remastered version... it's a totally new album (aside from the songwriting)?

oh yeah right sorry lol re-recorded then

What album cover does the re-recorded version have?

Is the original better?

Written by theflyingmachine on 30.11.2010 at 14:29

What album cover does the re-recorded version have?

Is the original better?

Well seriously its two different sound... I wouldn't say its better only because its the original but it has its particularity... and the vocals are totally something else. But both are great.

Written by Guib on 30.11.2010 at 21:02

Written by theflyingmachine on 30.11.2010 at 14:29

What album cover does the re-recorded version have?

Is the original better?

Well seriously its two different sound... I wouldn't say its better only because its the original but it has its particularity... and the vocals are totally something else. But both are great.

I thought Theflyingmachine asked about the cover artwork.

^^ I think Guib may have interpreted the last part of his post as asking if the original album was better, not if the original artwork was better...

To answer his first question, the original "Bonded By Blood" actually has two covers. The original artwork can be seen at the top of this page along with the tracklisting. Due to controversy over the original artwork, when the album was reissued in 1989, the cover was simply a big Exodus logo in yellow and blue, over a black and red background. By the time I was properly into metal, this was the only cover for the album that was available. Although I was aware of the original artwork. lol The original artwork has since been restored on newer re-issues. The "Let There Be Blood" cover is a new interpretation of the original artwork. The background is darker, the babies now have wings, and the Exodus logo is dark red with a steel outline. Im not sure if it's computer generated, but it looks like it may be... :\

I much prefer the original album, although I actually prefer the re-recorded version of "Metal Command" over the original. I love the re-record of "Strike Of The Beast" as well. xD Generally though, the songs sound much better in their original guitar tunings, and with Paul Baloff on vocals. \m/

Written by Angelic Storm on 01.12.2010 at 10:30

Due to controversy over the original artwork, when the album was reissued in 1989, the cover was simply a big Exodus logo in yellow and blue, over a black and red background.

Actually ONLY in a couple of countries (UK and Germany spring to mind) but not in a lot of other countries, where the orignal artwork was still used, even on the reissue.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 01.12.2010 at 10:41
Actually ONLY in a couple of countries (UK and Germany spring to mind) but not in a lot of other countries, where the orignal artwork was still used, even on the reissue.

Really? I wasnt aware of that, thanks for that info!

The UK was one of the countries that had the original artwork replaced. lol As I said, for a long time, I only ever seen the album in shops with the censored cover. And the cassette version of the album I own has that cover. xD Im not surprised actually that Germany and the UK happened to be 2 of the only countries that banned the original cover, seeing as both countries have strict censorship. The UK, not so much now, but definitely back then it was very strict.

Written by Angelic Storm on 01.12.2010 at 10:55

Im not surprised actually that Germany and the UK happened to be 2 of the only countries that banned the original cover, seeing as both countries have strict censorship. The UK, not so much now, but definitely back then it was very strict.

I know but looking at the roiginal art I really an't see the problem anyone could have with it. Both babies are alive, even though one is evila nd the other good.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 01.12.2010 at 11:07
I know but looking at the roiginal art I really an't see the problem anyone could have with it. Both babies are alive, even though one is evila nd the other good.

I cant see the problem with it either, but you know what some people are like... lol :\

Thanks. Angelic Storm and Guib's post answered my question Now I just have to quit listening to so much death metal and buy this album.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 01.12.2010 at 09:57

Written by Guib on 30.11.2010 at 21:02

Written by theflyingmachine on 30.11.2010 at 14:29

What album cover does the re-recorded version have?

Is the original better?

Well seriously its two different sound... I wouldn't say its better only because its the original but it has its particularity... and the vocals are totally something else. But both are great.

I thought Theflyingmachine asked about the cover artwork.

Yeah I totally got that wrong... missinterpreted that all the damn way But yeah anyways LOL

Excellent in - your - face thrash. Kind of annoying vocalist, but he suits the music. The riffs are some of the thrashiest I ever heard, the shredding solos are very good. Only one bad thing. The No Love acoustic intro doesn't suit the album AT ALL!

Written by Guest on 12.07.2011 at 22:17

Excellent in - your - face thrash. Kind of annoying vocalist, but he suits the music. The riffs are some of the thrashiest I ever heard, the shredding solos are very good. Only one bad thing. The No Love acoustic intro doesn't suit the album AT ALL!

Right, man!

Insane vocals, one of the best!

My personal favorite songs:

-Bonded By Blood
-A Lesson In Violence
-And Then There Were None
-Metal Command

All the the songs are just incredible!

This album is great,but i think its a little overrated. Im not doubting its one of the most influential thrash albums of all time,but lets not forget 'hell awaits' and 'kill 'em all',eh?

Hard not to give it a 10, it was my first metal album alongside Testament's The Legacy,
all I can say is if you like thrash, you need this album.

Among the best thrash vocals ever recorded. This was extremely violent music for 1985, although Possessed were probably the most extreme band at the time, releasing Seven Churches almost 4 months later.

Among Reign in Blood probably the best Thrash Metal Album. The was the very first in your face thrash release

27 years down the line and this album is still the best thrash album ever. To be honest I am pretty sure that this little ditty will remain the best thrash album ever till the end of times.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 06.12.2012 at 10:52

27 years down the line and this album is still the best thrash album ever. To be honest I am pretty sure that this little ditty will remain the best thrash album ever till the end of times.

Oh really? I always figured (due to your past ratings) that Ride The Lightning or Doomsday For The Deceiver were your absolute favorites.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 06.12.2012 at 13:53

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 06.12.2012 at 10:52

27 years down the line and this album is still the best thrash album ever. To be honest I am pretty sure that this little ditty will remain the best thrash album ever till the end of times.

Oh really? I always figured (due to your past ratings) that Ride The Lightning or Doomsday For The Deceiver were your absolute favorites.

RtL is but someone I prefer this as pure thrash hahahaha

And DftD only the re-release special box, so that one doesn't count

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 06.12.2012 at 10:52

27 years down the line and this album is still the best thrash album ever. To be honest I am pretty sure that this little ditty will remain the best thrash album ever till the end of times.

No it in't the best thrash album ever.
It's a dirty job but somebody has to do it.

Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 06.12.2012 at 14:26
RtL is but someone I prefer this as pure thrash hahahaha

So RtL isn't pure thrash? This is a honest question since I've never been a thrash guy, just a casual listener from time to time.

Honestly I cant stand Baloffs vocals, Otherwise its a very nice album.

Written by @gent_-_orange on 08.12.2012 at 23:24

Honestly I cant stand Baloffs vocals, Otherwise its a very nice album.

funny... he's the only Exodus vocalist I like.

One of the greatest albums ever. Definitely in the top 5 thrash albums ever.

Written by Guest on 24.10.2012 at 00:11

Among the best thrash vocals ever recorded. This was extremely violent music for 1985, although Possessed were probably the most extreme band at the time, releasing Seven Churches almost 4 months later.

Except this was recorded in 1984 and was delayed due to issues with the album cover artwork.