Exodus - Let There Be Blood 2008 Full Album Info

The decision to re-record a "stone-cold classic" was highly controversial among fans and critics.

: Re-recording the debut was something the band had discussed with Paul Baloff before his death in 2002. Lineup and Personnel Exodus - Let There Be Blood 2008 Full Album

The album was mixed and mastered by renowned metal producer at Backstage Studios. The decision to re-record a "stone-cold classic" was

(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 (2008) is a full-album re-recording of Exodus's landmark

(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 band explicitly stated they were not trying to replace the 1985 original, but rather offer a "companion piece" recorded by their modern lineup.