Philip Bair

As the first album in Exodus' discography to feature Paul Bostaph on drums and Rob Dukes' on vocals, you might initially feel wary of these major lineup changes. Dukes' had big shoes to fill with Zetro's abrupt departure from the band, and even more scrutiny to overcome from the diehard Baloff fans. This album is a modern art masterpiece - from slow, sludgy thrash riffs like that from the album-titled track to the blistering fan favorite "Deathamphetamine," this album offers both variety and intensity we've come to expect from our favorite thrash band. This album is at the forefront of Gary Holt's songwriting portfolio, with lyrics, riffs, and solos that not only complement Dukes' monstrous delivery and stage presence, but also top the album offerings from other thrash giants in the mid 2000's.