Only two members who played on the 1985 original appear on the 2008 version: : Vocals Gary Holt : Guitars (also served as Producer) Lee Altus : Guitars Jack Gibson : Bass Tom Hunting : Drums
: The band explicitly stated they were not trying to replace the 1985 original, but rather offer a "companion piece" recorded by their modern lineup. Exodus - Let There Be Blood 2008 Full Album
: Guitarist Gary Holt maintained that the original suffered from "shoddy" production and the band wanted to see how the songs sounded with the high-gain, heavy saturation of their 2000s era. Only two members who played on the 1985
(2008) is a full-album re-recording of Exodus's landmark 1985 debut, Bonded by Blood . Released on October 28, 2008, via Zaentz Records, it was intended as a tribute to the band's original vocalist, the late Paul Baloff, by showcasing the timelessness of his early material through modern production. Background and Intent Released on October 28, 2008, via Zaentz Records,
The decision to re-record a "stone-cold classic" was highly controversial among fans and critics.