Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the music video for "Promise You This," the third single from its 12th studio album "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. "'Promise You This' is one of our favorite songs on the new record," the band said. "It’s just heavy as fuck... Continue Reading →
Bay area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the title track from its upcoming 12th studio album, "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). Watch the music video below. The song simmers the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from violinist Katie Jacoby, coupled with intricate guitars by the... Continue Reading →
Veteran Bay Area thrash metal band Exodus has shared the music video for "3111," the first single from its upcoming 12th studio album, "Goliath" (March 20, 2026, Napalm Records; pre-order here). “So here it is, time to share the full, uncensored version of the video for '3111!'" guitarist Gary Holt said. "If you put it... Continue Reading →
Veteran thrash metal band Exodus will release its 12th studio album, "Goliath," on March 20, 2026, via Napalm Records. The album is available for pre-order now, and its first single, "3111," can be heard here. (A music video will be released soon.) "Goliath" features the return of frontman Rob Dukes, who first appeared on the... Continue Reading →
Heavy metal supergroup Category 7 will make its live debut Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles, California. As reported by Metal Injection, Evildead has been confirmed as support, with more bands to be announced. Category 7, which released its self-titled debut album in July 2024 via Metal Blade Records,... Continue Reading →
Veteran thrash metal act Exodus has parted ways with vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza and welcomed back Rob Dukes as his replacement. The band made the announcement Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, on social media. Rob Dukes performs with Exodus in 2013. Dukes previously fronted Exodus from 2005 to 2014 and appeared on four studio albums—"Shovel Headed... Continue Reading →
Citing projected ticket sales and the increasing cost of touring, metal supergroup Category 7 has canceled what would have been its first tour, set for March 2025 in the United States. The band released the following statement to social media: "With the overwhelming competition for the live show dollar, we feel that our projected ticket... Continue Reading →
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Category 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), has unveiled its video for “Land I Used to Love.” The track comes by way of the band’s eponymous debut... Continue Reading →
Category 7—featuring John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Phil Demmel (Kerry King, Machine Head), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill)—will launch its first ever tour in support of its self-titled debut album in March 2025. The 14-show trek will commence on March 6 in Baltimore, Maryland, and run through... Continue Reading →
