Paul Baloff Remembered: A Tribute To The Fallen Exodus Frontman RIP 1960-2002
By Edward "Ace" Annese, RealityCheck TV
Thursday, February 7, 2002 @ 12:16 AM
Members Of Metallica, Testament, Death, Anthrax And Slipknot Share Memories & Thoughts In Tribute To Fallen Exodus Frontman Paul Baloff
Paul Baloff was perhaps one of the unlikeliest frontmen in thrash metal. Looking like a cross between the Tazmanian Devil and those little troglodyte dolls with the big hair, Paul was definitely an original.
His influence on Thrash cannot be disputed. As Lead Throat for Metal Pioneers Exodus, he recorded one the genre's seminal albums, Bonded By Blood. And even though Exodus went on without him, that record and lineup were still the ones the fans clamored for years after his departure from the band.
Over the years, his Legend only grew, and the fans were treated to a reunion of the classic Bonded By Blood lineup, resulting in a live disc and world tour.
In the last couple years, Exodus and Paul have played together sporadically, including the memorable Thrash of the Titans Benefit for Chuck Billy of Testament. More recently, the band had begun to gear up a little, booking some west coast dates and talking about recording a new disc. There was also talk of Paul & co. doing a new theme song for one of Paul's favorite Pro Wrestling Tag-Teams --The Road Warriors of the fledgling XWF.
Alas, 'twas not to be.
One of Rock's true wildmen was felled by a stroke while riding his bike in Oakland. Despite the best efforts of all concerned, he slipped away from this mortal coil this past Sat. Feb 2nd.
He is missed by the band, his friends and the fans for his Showmanship, sense of humor, love of life and general zaniness. It was never a dull moment with Paul around...
A Public Memorial is being held on February 12th at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, courtesy of friend and DNA club manager Alexis Olson. There is a minimum of a $5 donation requested for Paul's Memorial Fund. Music provided by the Master of Metal himself, DJ Ron Quintana of KUSF 90.3 Rampage Radio fame. (note: it's age 21 and up to be admitted). Doors open at 8pm and eulogy starts at 9:30pm
In addition, a new ESP guitar autographed by the remaining members of Exodus will be auctioned off during The Bone Metal Zone with host Billy Steel at 107.7 FM, Friday night at 7pm. The winner will be presented with the guitar during the memorial.
Paul Baloff was, and still is, one of the most influental and craziest mother fuckers in Thrash history. He lived and breathed Metal...if you looked up Heavy Metal in the dictionary, you should see a picture of this man next to the definition. Unfortunately, he's only been on one Exodus studio record (and I believe he did one or two Piranha albums too). I had an opportunity to see him perform with Exodus at the Metal Meltdown IV in 2002, but unfortunately, he passed away about two months before the show. A very sad day in the history of Metal...
R.I.P. Paul Baloff...you are gone, but NEVER forgotten. We kicked in your face, and raped, and murdered your wife. It's been three years too many. Your impact will stay in the hearts of Thrashers and Metalheads for generations to come. To end with a quote from the almighty,
"MURDER IN THE FRONT ROW, THE CROWD BEGINS TO BANG...THERE'S BLOOD UPON THE STAGE, BANG YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE STAGE, METAL TAKES ITS PLACE...BONDED BY BLOOD!!!!"
By Edward "Ace" Annese, RealityCheck TV
Thursday, February 7, 2002 @ 12:16 AM
Members Of Metallica, Testament, Death, Anthrax And Slipknot Share Memories & Thoughts In Tribute To Fallen Exodus Frontman Paul Baloff
Paul Baloff was perhaps one of the unlikeliest frontmen in thrash metal. Looking like a cross between the Tazmanian Devil and those little troglodyte dolls with the big hair, Paul was definitely an original.
His influence on Thrash cannot be disputed. As Lead Throat for Metal Pioneers Exodus, he recorded one the genre's seminal albums, Bonded By Blood. And even though Exodus went on without him, that record and lineup were still the ones the fans clamored for years after his departure from the band.
Over the years, his Legend only grew, and the fans were treated to a reunion of the classic Bonded By Blood lineup, resulting in a live disc and world tour.
In the last couple years, Exodus and Paul have played together sporadically, including the memorable Thrash of the Titans Benefit for Chuck Billy of Testament. More recently, the band had begun to gear up a little, booking some west coast dates and talking about recording a new disc. There was also talk of Paul & co. doing a new theme song for one of Paul's favorite Pro Wrestling Tag-Teams --The Road Warriors of the fledgling XWF.
Alas, 'twas not to be.
One of Rock's true wildmen was felled by a stroke while riding his bike in Oakland. Despite the best efforts of all concerned, he slipped away from this mortal coil this past Sat. Feb 2nd.
He is missed by the band, his friends and the fans for his Showmanship, sense of humor, love of life and general zaniness. It was never a dull moment with Paul around...
A Public Memorial is being held on February 12th at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, courtesy of friend and DNA club manager Alexis Olson. There is a minimum of a $5 donation requested for Paul's Memorial Fund. Music provided by the Master of Metal himself, DJ Ron Quintana of KUSF 90.3 Rampage Radio fame. (note: it's age 21 and up to be admitted). Doors open at 8pm and eulogy starts at 9:30pm
In addition, a new ESP guitar autographed by the remaining members of Exodus will be auctioned off during The Bone Metal Zone with host Billy Steel at 107.7 FM, Friday night at 7pm. The winner will be presented with the guitar during the memorial.
Paul Baloff was, and still is, one of the most influental and craziest mother fuckers in Thrash history. He lived and breathed Metal...if you looked up Heavy Metal in the dictionary, you should see a picture of this man next to the definition. Unfortunately, he's only been on one Exodus studio record (and I believe he did one or two Piranha albums too). I had an opportunity to see him perform with Exodus at the Metal Meltdown IV in 2002, but unfortunately, he passed away about two months before the show. A very sad day in the history of Metal...
R.I.P. Paul Baloff...you are gone, but NEVER forgotten. We kicked in your face, and raped, and murdered your wife. It's been three years too many. Your impact will stay in the hearts of Thrashers and Metalheads for generations to come. To end with a quote from the almighty,
"MURDER IN THE FRONT ROW, THE CROWD BEGINS TO BANG...THERE'S BLOOD UPON THE STAGE, BANG YOUR HEAD AGAINST THE STAGE, METAL TAKES ITS PLACE...BONDED BY BLOOD!!!!"
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