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Apr 25, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: April 25, 1985 – Exodus Released Bonded by Blood.

On this day April 25, 1985, Exodus released their debut album Bonded by Blood. Though some sources list April 5 as the release date, the album is widely recognized as having made its mark in late April. Bonded by Blood became a defining record in the Bay Area thrash metal scene, praised for its relentless speed, razor sharp riffs, and raw production.

The album didn’t get as much mainstream attention as other thrash releases at the time, but it earned legendary status among metal fans and is...

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