The album was recorded between September and October 2020 at drummer Tom Hunting’s home studios in Lake Almanor, California .
Musically, the album is characterized by its "gargantuan" production and technical complexity. It features the core lineup of Steve "Zetro" Souza (vocals), Gary Holt and Lee Altus (guitars), Jack Gibson (bass), and Tom Hunting (drums). Exodus - Persona Non Grata (Album Review) - Wall Of Sound EXODUS - Persona Non Grata (FULL ALBUM) 2021
The record was engineered by Steve Lagudi and mixed by acclaimed producer Andy Sneap at Backstage Studios, known for his work with Judas Priest and Testament . The album was recorded between September and October
Originally slated for summer 2021, the release was pushed back due to Hunting’s diagnosis and subsequent treatment for squamous cell carcinoma . Exodus - Persona Non Grata (Album Review) -
Released on November 19, 2021, via Nuclear Blast Records , is the eleventh studio album by thrash metal pioneers Exodus . It represents a significant "return to form," marking their first studio release in seven years following 2014’s Blood In, Blood Out . Production and Background
The cover art, featuring a three-headed angel on a throne of bodies, was created by Swedish artist Pär Olofsson , who previously worked on the band's Let There Be Blood and Ironbound . Musical Style and Themes