Let There Be Blood

Let There Be Blood is a full-album re-recording of Exodus's 1985 debut, Bonded by Blood. Released in 2008, it features the band's mid-2000s lineup, most notably vocalist Rob Dukes and drummer Tom Hunting. The project was controversial among purists who felt the original's 'shambolic' energy was untouchable, but the band justified the release as a way to hear these classic compositions with modern production values. Sonically, the album is characterized by Gary Holt's signature 'Shovel-Headed' guitar tone - thick, mid-heavy, and extremely tight. The inclusion of the rare track 'Hell's Breath' provides a minor incentive for completionists. While it lacks the historical weight of the 1985 original, it serves as a testament to the enduring power of the songs themselves, proving that the riffs remain effective even when stripped of their 80s aesthetic.