Download 2017 – The Year The Sun Shone (Friday)

As Britain was slowly coming down from the snap election high, Theresa May was forced into an uncomfortable position, whilst Labour supporters were fully into what many are now calling The Corbyn Effect. Not scheduled to land together, the overall result following Friday morning’s news set the tone perfectly for an absolutely fantastic three day break away to one of the best European events, Download Festival.

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Download 2017 – How Have Exodus Never Played Download?

For the seasoned Thrash fiend, you’ll no doubt be well acquainted with the sounds that are in part responsible for some of the craziest Bay Area Thrash anthems ever. Known just as well as their metallic counterparts, Exodus are just as vital in the world of Metal as the likes of Metallica. I mean, the lead guitarist Kirk Hammett began his Metal career in Exodus! So why is it that the band have never played the hallowed ground that is Donington?

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An Interview With : Steve, Tom and Jack (Exodus)

Legends need no introduction, having been around for longer than thirty years Thash veterans Exodus are one of the most important bands from the Bay Area scene. Bringing their trademark sound to the fore, we now see that the band have released their brand new album Blood In, Blood Out and no matter how long may have passed the band are just as driven as they were all the way back in 1980. We were lucky enough to speak to not one, not two but three members from the band before their recent double whammy shows at London’s Underworld. Speaking of the brand new album, the current state of music and of course Thrash.

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Live Review : Exodus

One of the corner stones of Thrash Metal, Exodus are not exactly a name that needs an introduction. Having been together for total of thirty five years the band have truly seen it all. Releasing their latest album Blood In, Blood Out saw the return of vocal legend Steve “Zetro” Souza, giving the band a new found lease of life the record was one of the highest charting of their career. Which, is saying something when the band have been around for as long!

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