: Re-recording the debut was something the band had discussed with Paul Baloff before his death in 2002. Lineup and Personnel
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 Exodus - Let There Be Blood 2008 Full Album
: The band explicitly stated they were not trying to replace the 1985 original, but rather offer a "companion piece" recorded by their modern lineup. : Re-recording the debut was something the band
(2:49) – Originally written in the early '80s by Gary Holt and Kirk Hammett; first officially recorded for this release. Key Differences from the Original Key Differences from the Original The decision to
The decision to re-record a "stone-cold classic" was highly controversial among fans and critics.
: 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.