band in 2014. Tempo of the Damned also marks Exodus' only studio album to contain a song credited to founding member Kirk Hammett, who found greater recognition as a member of Metallica. The others are their 1982 Demo cassette and the 1997 live release, Another Lesson in Violence; the latter featured the song "Impaler". Hammett brought one of "Impaler"'s riffs to the Metallica song "Trapped Under Ice", which was released on their 1984 album Ride the Lightning. Music videos were filmed for the songs "War is my Shepherd" and "Throwing Down," which largely consists of a jam performance. Reception Tempo of the Damned received a positive review from AllMusic's Eduardo Rivadavia, who awarded the album three stars out of five, saying "all of the much loved Exodus hallmarks are here: lyrics filled with biting, sarcastic social commentary: no-fuss, jagged thrash metal; and unparalleled technical precision." He then finished his review by saying that the album "successfully resurrects Exodus as the potent and formidable thrash machine of old." Tempo of the Damned sold almost 2,600 copies in its first week of release in the U.S. and over 14,300 copies by September 13, 2004 in the U.S. Track listing All songs written by Gary Holt except where noted. Personnel Steve "Zetro" Souza – vocals Gary Holt – guitars Rick Hunolt – guitars Jack Gibson – bass Tom Hunting – drums Production Produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap Mixed at Backstage Studio Derby UK Recorded at Tsunami Recordings, Moss Beach, California (except Drums Recorded at Prairie Sun Studio, Cotati, California) Cover Artwork by Jowita Kaminska Charts References Exodus (American band) albums 2004 albums Nuclear Blast albums Albums produced by Andy Sneap