Lots of polarizing responses to the singers.
Some people are glad that Dukes is back because they didn't like Zetro.
Others say they're done with Exodus.
The rest will never be happy because Baloff is deceased.
I see no need to go watch Exodus any more. The reunion shows and album with Zetro were great , and won’t be topped by Dukes.
He has no charisma or stage presence and a forgettable voice.
It's hardly controversial that Baloff's screeching was an acquired taste. Bonded is great musically... Zetro was 'the voice of Exodus' for me, for the 2nd and 3rd albums plus Blood In Blood Out. 'Roid Guy was 'just another vocalist'.
Sleek wrote:
It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a shredder to write a great song.
I like Exodus, although I've definitely got them below Overkill and Testament when you're talking about thrash bands. And a large part of that is the vocals. The only proper answer is, "They all suck".
MurrayFiend wrote:Shit, deathcurse, you sure know how to make an exit.
Michael Hotts Ghost wrote: ↑Sat Jan 25, 2025 7:49 am
They were on a relatively good run. These guys can’t get out of their own way.
Don't think they'll suffer much. They're living from festival gigs, and those are purely based on the name.
Not hard to understand Holt won't suffer going out with a Trumper anymore.
Ontopic: Baloff was great on the fantastic debut album, but no way he could've pulled of Tempo.
Dukes is not my style at all, but his enthusiasm live mostly made up for it to me. Don't care for any of the post-Shovel albums, regardless of who's singing.
Michael Hotts Ghost wrote: ↑Sun Jan 26, 2025 3:39 pm
This dude from Hells Headbangers comments on Exodus are hilarious. Worth the watch (whether you agree or not):