Tom Hunting
Encyclopedia
Tom Hunting is an American
drummer, famous for his work with the band Exodus
. He played on their first three albums, Bonded by Blood
, Pleasures of the Flesh
, and Fabulous Disaster
. Hunting later left the band due to illness in 1989 and was replaced by John Tempesta
.
In 1996, he reunited with Paul Baloff
, Gary Holt
, Rick Hunolt
, and new bassist Jack Gibson for the Another Lesson in Violence
tour.
In 2005, he, along with Steve "Zetro" Souza
, and Rick Hunolt
left the band. Tom was replaced with drummer Paul Bostaph
, who had left Slayer
when Dave Lombardo
rejoined the band. Later, in 2007, Tom rejoined the band when Bostaph left to rejoin Testament
. He has said that he is great friends with Bostaph.
He is one of only two original members of the band along with Gary Holt
.
Since Exodus' reformation in 2001 he has played on 4 of the 5 studio albums; Tempo of the Damned
, The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A
, Let There Be Blood
and Exhibit B: The Human Condition
.
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drummer, famous for his work with the band Exodus
Exodus (band)
Exodus is an American thrash metal band formed in 1980 in Richmond, California. Spanning a career of over 30 years, Exodus has gone through numerous lineup changes, two extended hiatuses, and the deaths of two former band members. Guitarist Gary Holt remains the only constant member of the band,...
. He played on their first three albums, Bonded by Blood
Bonded by Blood
For other uses of the phrase, see Bonded by Blood Bonded by Blood is the debut album by the San Francisco thrash metal band Exodus. Although the album was completed in the summer of 1984, it was not released until 1985 due to issues with Exodus and its record label...
, Pleasures of the Flesh
Pleasures of the Flesh
-Band Line-Up:*Steve "Zetro" Souza -Vocals*Gary Holt - Guitars*Rick Hunolt - Guitars*Rob McKillop - Bass*Tom Hunting - Drums-Charts:Album - Billboard -Credits:...
, and Fabulous Disaster
Fabulous Disaster
Fabulous Disaster is the third album by Exodus. UK label Music for Nations released the album in 1988, but in the USA, it was released in January 1989 by Combat/Relativity Records....
. Hunting later left the band due to illness in 1989 and was replaced by John Tempesta
John Tempesta
John Tempesta is a heavy metal drummer who has worked several bands including: Exodus, Testament and White Zombie. He also played with former White Zombie singer Rob Zombie as a solo artist and served as drum technician for heavy metal band Anthrax earlier in his career...
.
In 1996, he reunited with Paul Baloff
Paul Baloff
Paul Baloff was an American singer, most notable for his time in thrash metal band Exodus.Paul was the second vocalist with Exodus replacing Keith Stewart in 1981 and singing on their 1982 Demo and their first official album Bonded by Blood in 1985. After the release, they started the...
, Gary Holt
Gary Holt (musician)
Gary Wayne Holt is an American guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the lead guitarist of Exodus.-Biography:...
, Rick Hunolt
Rick Hunolt
Rick Hunolt is an American heavy metal guitarist who is best known for being the long time guitarist in thrash metal band Exodus. He joined the band in 1983, replacing Mike Maung who had been hired to replace original guitarist Kirk Hammett who left to join Metallica...
, and new bassist Jack Gibson for the Another Lesson in Violence
Another Lesson in Violence
Another Lesson in Violence is a live album by the thrash metal band Exodus.This album features a huge line-up change for Exodus. Paul Baloff returns on vocals who originally left after Bonded by Blood. Tom Hunting returns after taking ill just before the Fabulous Disaster tour in 1989. This is also...
tour.
In 2005, he, along with Steve "Zetro" Souza
Steve Souza
Steve 'Zetro' Souza is one of the two singers, with Chuck Billy, for the band Dublin Death Patrol. He also sings for the death/thrash metal band Tenet, and recently announced his new thrash metal project Hatriot...
, and Rick Hunolt
Rick Hunolt
Rick Hunolt is an American heavy metal guitarist who is best known for being the long time guitarist in thrash metal band Exodus. He joined the band in 1983, replacing Mike Maung who had been hired to replace original guitarist Kirk Hammett who left to join Metallica...
left the band. Tom was replaced with drummer Paul Bostaph
Paul Bostaph
Paul Bostaph is a heavy metal drummer. His drumming career began in 1984, when he was 20 years old, and he had since worked with bands like Slayer, Forbidden, Exodus and Systematic. He is from Newark, California and currently drums for Testament...
, who had left Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
when Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo
Dave Lombardo is a Cuban American heavy metal drummer best known for his work with American thrash metal band Slayer. He has performed with Slayer on seven albums, including their groundbreaking 1986 release Reign In Blood and their 2006 release Christ Illusion, for which he received critical praise...
rejoined the band. Later, in 2007, Tom rejoined the band when Bostaph left to rejoin Testament
Testament (band)
Testament is an American metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
. He has said that he is great friends with Bostaph.
He is one of only two original members of the band along with Gary Holt
Gary Holt (musician)
Gary Wayne Holt is an American guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He is the lead guitarist of Exodus.-Biography:...
.
Since Exodus' reformation in 2001 he has played on 4 of the 5 studio albums; Tempo of the Damned
Tempo of the Damned
Tempo of the Damned is the sixth album by thrash metal band Exodus. It marked their first full-length album of new material in over 11 years, the last being Force of Habit released in 1992....
, The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A
The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A
The Atrocity Exhibition... Exhibit A is the eighth studio album by thrash metal band Exodus, released on October 23, 2007. This is the second album featuring Rob Dukes on vocals, but it also marks the second comeback of longtime original Exodus drummer Tom Hunting. Hunting's last appearance was on...
, Let There Be Blood
Let There Be Blood
Let There Be Blood is a re-recording of Exodus's 1985 album Bonded by Blood, featuring their modern lineup. The only band members who play on both Bonded by Blood and Let There Be Blood are guitarist Gary Holt and drummer Tom Hunting...
and Exhibit B: The Human Condition
Exhibit B: The Human Condition
-Charts & Certifications:-Personnel:*Rob Dukes – Vocals*Gary Holt – Lead and rhythm guitars*Lee Altus – Lead and rhythm guitars*Jack Gibson – Bass*Tom Hunting – Drums, Percussion*Brendon Small - Guitar solo on "Devil's Teeth"...
.
Equipment
Cymbals (Meinl)- 14" Mb8 Medium Hi-Hats (Left)
- 14" Soundcaster Custom Medium Hi-Hat (right)
- 08" Soundcaster Custom Splash
- 12" Soundcaster Custom Splash
- 16" Mb8 Medium Crash
- 17" Mb8 Medium Crash
- 18" Mb8 Medium Crash
- 17" Mb10 China
- 22" Mb20 Heavy Bell Ride