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It's Official: HEATHEN Guitarist LEE ALTUS Joins EXODUS
- Aug. 9, 2005
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As widely expected, veteran San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS have now officially announced the addition of guitarist Lee Altus (HEATHEN, ex-DIE KRUPPS) to the group's ranks. "Lee has been a great friend of mine for many years and is also one of the greatest guitarist I've had the pleasure of knowing," EXODUS guitarist Gary Holt said in a statement. "He was not only the best guy for this job, he was the only one. No one else was ever considered. His leads are totally ripping on the new album and I am looking very much forward to working with him on new music soon. He is a rhythm crusher as well as a shred machine so things are going to be heavy as hell! We start rehearsals Wednesday and I can't wait. My moving is done and I am chomping at the bit to get the show on the road."
EXODUS recently parted ways with guitarist Rick Hunolt due to Rick's desire to concentrate on his family life.
As previously reported, EXODUS have set "Shovel Headed Kill Machine" as the title of their upcoming album, due on October 5 via Nuclear Blast Records. Recorded at Trident studios in Pacheco, California and mixed by Andy Sneap (MACHINE HEAD, ARCH ENEMY), the follow-up to 2004's "Tempo of the Damned" is the band's first to feature Altus, ex-SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph and new singer Rob Dukes.
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COMMENT | Lee
posted by :
8/9/2005 8:27:05 AM
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Lee was also in the German band Die Krupps...
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COMMENT | re:
posted by : sonic the girl
8/9/2005 8:33:34 AM
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Sorry folks, but change the name of the band. One original member.
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COMMENT | Sounds good
posted by :
8/9/2005 8:57:52 AM
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to me. New Exodus and new Annihilator out soon...great news. Let the thrashfest begin!
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COMMENT | and what about HEATHEN?
posted by :
8/9/2005 9:21:07 AM
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i wonder what's gonna happen with them, they were supposed to release a new album, i hope this shit doesn't affect that...."Victims of Deception" is a masterpiece
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COMMENT |
posted by : belial
8/9/2005 9:29:29 AM
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Sounds great! Lee Altus is a great player. This will be interesting!
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COMMENT | ^^^^
posted by : belial
8/9/2005 9:50:14 AM
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They already have! :-) Not that I think you are right, though...
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COMMENT | I'll miss Souza !
posted by :
8/9/2005 9:58:37 AM
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I always thought Exodus sounded their best with Souza on vocals. He gave them a unique sound.
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COMMENT | saw Heathen last month
posted by :
8/9/2005 10:13:07 AM
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is he the thin or fat guitarist?
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COMMENT | I have always loved Exodus...
posted by : thrashley
8/9/2005 11:06:15 AM
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cant wait to hear this shit!!!!
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COMMENT | So Hunolt didn't play on the new one????
posted by :
8/9/2005 11:41:22 AM
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I thought he quit Exodus AFTER recording the new album????
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COMMENT | You will be missed Rick
posted by :
8/9/2005 11:46:27 AM
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To answer JBodak, Rick didn't play on the new album, Gary did all the rhythm tracks, looks like Lee played some solos though which should be great as he is a fucking master!
Sorry to see you go Rick, you will be missed.
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COMMENT | Can`t help but ...
posted by : Kong Pikk
8/9/2005 1:44:12 PM
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wonder what they would`ve sounded if they put Hammett back in the band...
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COMMENT | \w/
posted by : nadir
8/9/2005 2:19:29 PM
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I can only hope HEATHEN is not getting put on hold for too long....
HEATHEN FUCKN RULE!!!
TRASH TIL DEATH FUCKERS
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COMMENT | Typical Exodus thread...
posted by : I EAT DEAD BABIES
8/9/2005 4:02:28 PM
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there is always some tard mentioning Hammet and another saying they should change their name.
Looking forward to hearing the new lineup.
Hope the new singer doesn't sound like Bon Souza.
Oh yea... Altus can shred!!!
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COMMENT | ^^^ dude seriously
posted by :
8/9/2005 4:39:22 PM
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Im one of the biggest exodus fans ever, but even i can admit they should change the name. This album will kill for sure but its not exodus.
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COMMENT | ^^^ agreed
posted by :
8/9/2005 4:51:00 PM
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Im sure this album will slay all but a name change is indeed needed. Should just call the band "Shovel headed killing machine" and make it a self titled debut.
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COMMENT | GO Exodus!
posted by :
8/9/2005 6:38:33 PM
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New blood is allways a good thing for a band.
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COMMENT | Goddammit, NO!
posted by :
8/9/2005 7:54:28 PM
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Why, WHY must Heathen be put on hold for any length of time for this piece of shit band? Sorry, but Heathen were the ONLY band with any desire to make REAL thrash, and now it'll have to wait, at best, so Exodus can shit out another turd laden groove coaster. Just. Fucking. Stop.
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COMMENT | Can't wait to hear this...
posted by :
8/9/2005 8:02:01 PM
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EXODUS!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
8/9/2005 8:20:34 PM
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Altus and Holt will kick arse, but...but...but...HEATHEN *cries*
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COMMENT | EXODUS!
posted by : vitaminM
8/9/2005 9:20:02 PM
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Tons of metal musicians are in more than one band. I don't see where that matters. A name change isn't necessary IMO either.
HAILS RICK! you will be missed
...but HELLO LEE!
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COMMENT | EXODUS RULES
posted by : RiotAct666
8/9/2005 9:58:26 PM
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CANT WAIT FOR THE NEW ALBUM
ALSO GOOD LUCK RICK YOU WILL BE MISSED.
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COMMENT | Possession Is 9/10 of The Law.....
posted by :
8/12/2005 5:54:33 PM
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I can't wait to hear the new album as I thought Tempo Of The Damned was a long overdue return to form BUT as Gary is the only remaining original member of the band it surely dilutes the essence of what was Exodus to continue under the name? Most tellingly there doesn't seem to be any resistance to Gary continuing with the name from the "surviving" ex-members so if the're OK with it maybe we (the fans) should be OK but it doesn't sit right with me!
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COMMENT | Gary "continuing" with the Exodus name?!?!?!
posted by :
11/5/2007 4:33:05 PM
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If ANY of you knew anything about Exo you would know that Gary IS Exodus and the other "surviving" members of Exo own nothing of the Song Catalogue the name rights or shit. The only member with nearly as much time in the band was Rick Hunolt, and after 20 years he had had enough. Lovely to see so many absolutely clueless "fans" commenting on the most innane topics. Go to a fan site such as Allmusic.com and find out for yourself.
Paul Balof was a friend of mine I miss him, as is Rick Hunolt. Point is Gary always kept Exodus going and now EXO is still putting out superb Thrash Metal!! Listen to Children of a Worthless God on the new CD!!!
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