Rushing It Would Be A Huge Mistake

In a latest interview on Full Metallic Jackie‘s nationally syndicated radio present, Exodus guitarist Gary Holt shared updates in regards to the band’s progress on their upcoming album, the follow-up to 2021’s Persona Non Grata.

Holt revealed: “Nicely, I am writing the brand new report proper now. We have been going to go to the studio in per week, however we wanted extra time. We’re not prepared. And if we rushed it, that’d be an enormous mistake. Sadly, resulting from touring commitments, our subsequent hole to get in and do that correctly, it is, like, the start of subsequent yr. So, we’re pushing again, however it’s gonna be price it ‘trigger the songs are simply coming alongside very effectively. I am tremendous happy. Stuff’s heavy.”

Holt emphasised the significance of taking their time with the brand new album, drawing from their expertise with Persona Non Grata. He continued, “The final album we had on a regular basis on the earth because of the pandemic, and the outcomes are obvious within the report, and to comply with ‘Persona Non Grata‘ with a rushed launch could be the dumbest factor we may presumably do. Nevertheless it’s coming alongside — it is coming alongside very well. Really, I’ve bought 10 songs I am engaged on. Lee’s [Altus, Exodus guitarist] bought some stuff, and we’ll take it from there.”

When requested if the subsequent Exodus album could be launched in 2025, Holt confirmed, “Oh, yeah, for positive. It is going to be subsequent yr. It is simply gonna be later subsequent yr than we hoped.”

Exodus will hit the street throughout North America for his or her “The Battle of ’24” tour. The tour marks the band’s first headlining run in a few years and can characteristic help from Havok, Candy, and Dead Heat. The tour kicks off on November 2 in Tampa, FL, and can thrash throughout North America, finally concluding on December 7 in Los Angeles, CA. Tickets are available here.