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Exodus

Exodus (from English—"Exodus") is an American thrash metal band formed in 1979 in the city of Richmond (California). Exodus is one of the founders of the genre. During its existence, the band has experienced many lineup changes, two prolonged breakups, and the death of its vocalist. Guitarist Gary Holt appeared in the band almost immediately after its creation, and he remains the only permanent member of Exodus and is present on all the band's releases. However, in the summer of 2012, he could not take part in the concert tour due to the fact that he was temporarily replacing and still replaces Jeff Hanneman in Slayer. Drummer Tom Hunting, one of the founders of Exodus, left the band twice: in 1989 and in 2004, but returned to its ranks in 2007. The band's debut album, Bonded by Blood, is considered the collective's most successful creation and one of the benchmarks of the genre.