EXODUS · Fabulous Disaster (Re-Release) | CD

CD in Jewelcase. Re-release.

Background information about 'Fabulous Disaster (Re-Release)'

There are albums that merely thrash, and then there's Fabulous Disaster – the album that takes thrash metal by the throat, shakes it violently, and leaves it gasping for air. Exodus, the Bay Area titans who never got the mainstream recognition they deserved, delivered their absolute masterpiece in 1989. From the opening riff of "The Last Act of Defiance" to the closing mayhem of "Fabulous Disaster", this record is a relentless assault of razor-sharp riffs, pummeling drums, and the unmistakable snarl of Steve "Zetro" Souza.

What makes Fabulous Disaster so special is how it balances sheer aggression with moments of groove and dark humor. "Toxic Waltz" is a moshpit anthem that remains one of the most danceable thrash songs ever written – a violent invitation to lose your mind. "Like Father, Like Son" hits with a crushing heaviness that predates the groove metal explosion of the mid-90s, while "The Last Act of Defiance" is pure, unadulterated speed metal fury. Gary Holt and Rick Hunolt trade solos like dueling samurai, and the rhythm section of Tom Hunting and Rob McKillop locks in with machine-gun precision. This is thrash metal at its most confident, most pissed-off, and most gloriously over-the-top. A true classic that still sounds devastating today.

For fans of:
Testament, Slayer, Overkill, Kreator, Annihilator

Track listing

1. The Last Act of Defiance
2. Fabulous Disaster
3. The Toxic Waltz
4. Low Rider
5. Cajun Hell
6. Like Father, Like Son
7. Corruption
8. Verbal Razors
9. Open Season
10. Overdose

Manufacturer: Century Media Records GmbH, Schäferstr. 33a, 44147 Dortmund, Germany, Contact: www.centurymedia.com