Thrash metal band Exodus has revealed details of their upcoming 12th studio album, titled Goliath, set for release on March 20 via Napalm Records. The announcement came on January 21, accompanied by the debut single '3111', whose music video has been banned from YouTube for being too brutal. The band described the track as addressing drug-related murders in Juárez, referencing 3,111 estimated homicides in 2010.
The San Francisco-based thrash metal veterans made the announcement last Wednesday, January 21. Goliath marks their 12th full-length album and is slated for release through Napalm Records. As part of the reveal, Exodus dropped their first single from the project, '3111'. The accompanying music video was pulled from YouTube due to its intense content, with the label planning a full release at a future date and venue.
In a statement, the band explained the song's theme: “We decided to go all out with the first single, '3111'. The song is about the drug-related murders in Juárez, and 3111 is the estimated number of homicides in 2010 alone.”
Regarding the album, Exodus expressed high enthusiasm. They noted it is currently 80% complete and represents a significant collaborative effort. “Are we excited about this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this album... It’s one of our greatest achievements. Extremely collaborative, the band’s most focused album to date, with four songs written by Lee Altus, lyrics by Gary Holt, Rob Dukes, Lee and Tom Hunting, it’s simply killer from start to finish. The time to unleash the monster is coming.”
This release follows recent activities, including a celebratory show in São Paulo for their classic album Bonded by Blood. The band, known for their influential role in the Bay Area thrash scene, continues to deliver aggressive and thematically charged music.