2008 Full Album: Exodus - Let There Be Blood

(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

: Guitarist Gary Holt maintained that the original suffered from "shoddy" production and the band wanted to see how the songs sounded with the high-gain, heavy saturation of their 2000s era. Exodus - Let There Be Blood 2008 Full Album

The decision to re-record a "stone-cold classic" was highly controversial among fans and critics. (2:49) – Originally written in the early '80s

Only two members who played on the 1985 original appear on the 2008 version: : Vocals Gary Holt : Guitars (also served as Producer) Lee Altus : Guitars Jack Gibson : Bass Tom Hunting : Drums Only two members who played on the 1985

(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