(2:49) – Originally written in the early '80s by Gary Holt and Kirk Hammett; first officially recorded for this release. Key Differences from the Original
The decision to re-record a "stone-cold classic" was highly controversial among fans and critics. Exodus - Let There Be Blood 2008 Full Album
: The band explicitly stated they were not trying to replace the 1985 original, but rather offer a "companion piece" recorded by their modern lineup. (2:49) – Originally written in the early '80s
: Re-recording the debut was something the band had discussed with Paul Baloff before his death in 2002. Lineup and Personnel : Re-recording the debut was something the band
(2008) is a full-album re-recording of Exodus's landmark 1985 debut, Bonded by Blood . Released on October 28, 2008, via Zaentz Records, it was intended as a tribute to the band's original vocalist, the late Paul Baloff, by showcasing the timelessness of his early material through modern production. Background and Intent
The album includes re-recorded versions of the nine original Bonded by Blood tracks, plus a previously unreleased bonus track. (3:35) Exodus (4:17) And Then There Were None (5:14) A Lesson in Violence (3:47) Metal Command (4:12) Piranha (3:54) No Love (5:48) Deliver Us to Evil (7:43) Strike of the Beast (4:18)