The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A
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The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A is the eighth studio album by thrash metal
band Exodus
, released on October 23, 2007. This is the second album featuring Rob Dukes
on vocals, but it also marks the second comeback of longtime original Exodus drummer Tom Hunting
. Hunting's last appearance was on Exodus's 2004 album Tempo of the Damned
. This also is the second Exodus album to feature Lee Altus on guitars.
The album takes its name from an experimental novel of the same name
by J.G. Ballard published in 1970. The name of the album is the same as a planned album that was to be released by the Los Angeles thrash metal
outfit Dark Angel
in 1992.
Guitarist Gary Holt
has stated it is named "Exhibit A" because Exodus had planned to release "Exhibit B" soon afterward, although that album
was not released until 2010.
On October 17 the entire album was uploaded on the band's MySpace page, however, many of the people that pre-ordered the album from CM Distro received it on October 19.
The single released from the album was "Funeral Hymn". There was also a music video released for "Riot Act".
The song "Riot Act" was released as DLC for the video game Rock Band 2 via the Rock Band Network on June 6, 2010.
unless stated.
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band Exodus
Exodus (band)
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1980 in Richmond, California. Spanning a career of over 30 years, Exodus has gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. Guitarist Gary Holt remains the only constant member of the band,...
, released on October 23, 2007. This is the second album featuring Rob Dukes
Rob Dukes
Rob Dukes is the current vocalist for the American thrash metal band Exodus, and vocalist for his crossover thrash project Generation Kill-Early life:...
on vocals, but it also marks the second comeback of longtime original Exodus drummer Tom Hunting
Tom Hunting
Tom Hunting is an American drummer, famous for his work with the band Exodus. He played on their first three albums, Bonded by Blood, Pleasures of the Flesh, and Fabulous Disaster...
. Hunting's last appearance was on Exodus's 2004 album Tempo of the Damned
Tempo of the Damned
Tempo of the Damned is the sixth album by thrash metal band Exodus. It marked their first full-length album of new material in over 11 years, the last being Force of Habit released in 1992....
. This also is the second Exodus album to feature Lee Altus on guitars.
The album takes its name from an experimental novel of the same name
The Atrocity Exhibition
The Atrocity Exhibition is an experimental collection of "condensed novels" by British writer J. G. Ballard.Originally published in 1970 by Jonathan Cape. A revised large format paperback edition, with annotations by the author and illustrations by Phoebe Gloeckner, was issued by RE/Search in 1990...
by J.G. Ballard published in 1970. The name of the album is the same as a planned album that was to be released by the Los Angeles thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
outfit Dark Angel
Dark Angel (band)
Dark Angel was an American thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Their over-the-top style earned them the nickname "the L.A...
in 1992.
Guitarist Gary Holt
Gary Holt (musician)
Gary Wayne Holt is an American guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the lead guitarist of Exodus.-Biography:...
has stated it is named "Exhibit A" because Exodus had planned to release "Exhibit B" soon afterward, although that album
Exhibit B: The Human Condition
-Charts & Certifications:-Personnel:*Rob Dukes – Vocals*Gary Holt – Lead and rhythm guitars*Lee Altus – Lead and rhythm guitars*Jack Gibson – Bass*Tom Hunting – Drums, Percussion*Brendon Small - Guitar solo on "Devil's Teeth"...
was not released until 2010.
On October 17 the entire album was uploaded on the band's MySpace page, however, many of the people that pre-ordered the album from CM Distro received it on October 19.
The single released from the album was "Funeral Hymn". There was also a music video released for "Riot Act".
The song "Riot Act" was released as DLC for the video game Rock Band 2 via the Rock Band Network on June 6, 2010.
Track listing
All songs by HoltGary Holt (musician)
Gary Wayne Holt is an American guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the lead guitarist of Exodus.-Biography:...
unless stated.
- "Call to Arms" – 1:33
- "Riot Act" – 3:37
- "Funeral Hymn" – 8:38
- "Children of a Worthless God" (Holt, Dukes, Altus) – 8:25
- "As It Was, as It Soon Shall Be" – 5:16
- "The Atrocity Exhibition" – 10:33
- "Iconoclasm" – 7:54
- "The Garden of Bleeding" – 5:49
- "Bedlam 1-2-3" – 19:51
- "Secret Track" – 0:06
Critical response
The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A was well received by the Metal press.Line-up
- Rob DukesRob DukesRob Dukes is the current vocalist for the American thrash metal band Exodus, and vocalist for his crossover thrash project Generation Kill-Early life:...
- Vocals - Gary HoltGary Holt (musician)Gary Wayne Holt is an American guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the lead guitarist of Exodus.-Biography:...
- Guitars - Lee AltusLee AltusLee Altus is an American heavy metal guitarist. Altus first came to public attention in the mid-80s with his original band, Heathen, where Altus displayed his highly technical neoclassical guitar playing style...
- Guitars - Jack Gibson - Bass
- Tom HuntingTom HuntingTom Hunting is an American drummer, famous for his work with the band Exodus. He played on their first three albums, Bonded by Blood, Pleasures of the Flesh, and Fabulous Disaster...
- Drums