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Content Introduction Groove metal was invented by Exodor and popularized by Pantera. Respected as the originator, Exodor releases their third album after 27 years! Thrashy, heavy, groovy. It's Exodor through and through. A complete comeback that shows no signs of their hiatus. The time has finally come for them to receive their true recognition! Exodor is a thrash metal band from New Orleans. Formed in '85, their album debut with 'Slaughter in the Vatican' didn't come until '90. Their second album, 'The Law,' was released in '92, but this was in the early '90s, a time when thrash metal was facing strong headwinds. Neither album achieved commercial success, and the band disbanded in '93. If that were all, it would be just another typical story of a slightly late-debuting thrash metal band. However, Exodor remained at the center of controversy in the heavy metal world for over 20 years afterward. Is Exodor the originator of groove metal? To put it more bluntly, is Exodor the inspiration for Pantera? It's a well-known fact that Pantera established their distinctive style with their 5th album, 'Cowboys from Hell'. This album was released in 1990, the same year as 'Slaughter in the Vatican'. The timeline is quite tricky, but there are so many similarities between the two that I think many people would believe it if you told them that 'Slaughter in the Vatican' was a Phil Anselmo project. The so-called groovy parts are very similar, but above all, I have to say that Kyle Thomas and Phil's vocal qualities and phrasing are strikingly similar. At the time, due to the difference in fame, some people probably had the impression that Exodor was a follower of Pantera. However, in reality, it was Pantera that was influenced by Exodor. At the very least, there's no doubt that Phil was a big fan of Exodor. He has testified that he "made the other members listen to Exodor, whom he respects." The prevailing theory today is that Exoder invented groove metal, and Pantera popularized it. However, the band members themselves remain unfazed by the outside controversy, offering a straightforward response: "Did Pantera get influenced by us? Absolutely. If you ask if they copied us, well, maybe. But they worked much harder than us. That's why they succeeded. It's as simple as that." Now, Exoder is releasing their third album, "Morn the Southern Skies," their first in 27 years. The band features original members Kyle Thomas (vocals) and Vinnie La Vera (guitar), along with Jason Vybrooks of Heathen on bass and Sasha Horn of Forbidden on drums?a truly star-studded lineup. What's even more interesting is that second guitarist Marge Montazeri was a member of Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals, who have performed numerous Pantera numbers. As Vinnie says, "When we were teenagers, we dreamed. It's a clich?, but even now at 50, we still haven't woken up. Exord has always been a part of our lives," and 'Morn the Southern Skies' is a powerful work that shows no signs of a hiatus. Heavy, groovy, and thrashy. It is nothing but Exord. The original groove metal has been given 21st-century sound quality by Jens Bogren. The time has finally come for them to receive the recognition they deserve. [Includes Japanese liner notes] [Members] Kyle Thomas (vocals) Vinnie Ravera (guitar) Marge Montazeri (guitar) Jason Vibrooks (bass) Sasha Horn (bass) [CD track listing] 01. My Time 02. Asander 03. Hallowed Sound 04. Beware the Wolf 05. Yesterday's Bones 06. All See Loat 07. Lumination 08. The Arms of Man 09. Ripping Flesh 10. Mourn the Southern Skies Media reviews and more Groove metal was invented by Exorder and popularized by Pantera. Exorder, who continue to be respected as the originator, releases their third album in 27 years! Thrashy, heavy, groovy. It's Exorder through and through. A complete comeback that shows no signs of his hiatus. With Jens Bogren as producer, the time has finally come for him to receive true recognition! (C)RS