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In loving memory of Paul Baloff
Welcome to Paul Baloff's open bulletin board. Feel free to leave your comments or share an experience you may of had that included Paul. Or if you like take time to read what others had posted. We will miss him greatly.
www.Paul Baloff.com
Subject: exodus attack


Author:
TOM CAMERON
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Date Posted: 19:36:59 05/06/02 Mon
I was 15 when i first heard BONDED BY BLOOD,it opened my eyes to a new found passion, real fcking metal.From start to finish the album not only kicked my ass,it slammed me to the pavement and kicked in my face..The hours spent with my friends pouring over the lyrics to BONDED are some of my most treasured memories.I had the chance to see them for their reunion tour and stood front row center,in full metal glory screaming every word as if they were written in my soul.The world has lost not only a brilliant metal icon,but a true metal soldier...R.I.P BROTHER..WE WILL MISS YOUR SCREAMS...
Subject: Paul was the king


Author:
Tox
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Date Posted: 06:22:27 05/06/02 Mon
Ever since I first heard "bonded by blood", I knew this was the kind of music I wanted to play...

Pauls vocals on this album do exactly what they're supposed to... They are aggressive, a real kick in the face !

This album will always stay cult.

The king is dead...Long live the king...
Subject: Exodus


Author:
Brian
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Date Posted: 19:02:36 05/04/02 Sat
The heaviest concert I ever saw was Exodus, Megadeth, and Death Angel at the Kabuki in the spring of 1985. What a show... Thanks for the memories Paul RIP
Subject: WE MISS YOU


Author:
M.A.S.
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Date Posted: 07:43:32 05/03/02 Fri
We know we are a few days late , but HAPPY B-DAY PAUL ! We love you , Thanks you for everything you gave us , all your care and support , we will never forget the good times . Things will never be the same without you ! Forever your friends , Rick , Gene , Mike & Larry !
Subject: total shock


Author:
dan
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Date Posted: 18:08:21 05/01/02 Wed
IT IS NOW THE BEGINNING OF MAY,AND IM JUST REMINDED OF HOW SHORT OUR LIVES ARE.THIS RECURRING REVELATION SEEMS TO HAPPEN WHEN I LEARN OF SOMEONE ELSES MORTALITY. GROWING UP I WAS A BIG FAN OF EXODUS. I DONT THINK THEY EVER GOT THE CREDIT THEY DESERVED. THERES NOTHING I COULD WRITE TO EXPRESS MY SHOCK, AND MY SORROW. IT S NOW THE BEGINNING OF MAY, AND IM JUST REMINDED OF HOW SHORT OUR LIVES ARE.... RIP PAUL
Subject: Meeting Paul Baloff


Author:
Bill Owen
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Date Posted: 16:59:59 05/01/02 Wed
When I heard Bonded By Blood I became an Exodus Fan for life. I met Paul and the rest of the band at the State Theatre (St. Petersburg FL ), my friend and I went behind the theatre , saw their tour went up and just started talking with Paul ,Rick ,Gary and Tom,(this was 97 I think,they had a new bassist don't remember his name),Those guys, Paul especially, were the coolest motherfuckers ever. Paul asked us if we had tickets,we said HELL yeah we wouldn't miss you guys.They all ended up signing my CD's,and gave us a couple of autographed tour posters(which I'll keep forever).Exodus was a huge influence on me and I'll never forget that night. RAGE ON PAUL!!!

Exodus Rules Bill Owen
Subject: R.I.P./PAUL BALOFF


Author:
ELWOOD SWARTZ
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Date Posted: 16:06:06 04/29/02 Mon
PAUL BALOFF/EXODUS YOU WILL SURLEY BE MISSED
THE TRUE VOICE OF THRASHING/DEATH METAL


EXODUS WILL ALLWAYS BE APART OF MY LIFE

SO GRAB YOUR
PARTNER AND DO THE TOXIC WALTZ

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN EXODUS
Subject: exodus brought me into th heavy metal kingdom


Author:
big jboo
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Date Posted: 19:39:49 04/27/02 Sat
My cuz Danny said' get in". i jumped in the back seat and he gave me a jam box that i sat on my lap. turn it on man. there was this loud ass music i have not enounterd. i turned it down,and i was told loudly to turn that shit up. he drove me around for about an hour and i was hooked. the music got even louder. i asked who this was and my cuz told me," it's fucken exodus. when i saw my first pic of paul, i new damn well where my cuz got that hair due from. when my 9yr old daughter rides with me she also jams to exodus, king diamond,hallowseve,megadeth,and so on. metal lives and on to the next generation..............
Subject: bay area legend sadly missed


Author:
timothy innis
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Date Posted: 18:12:06 04/27/02 Sat
what a guy he was fronting one of the first legendary thrash metal bands i ever heard. bonded by blood was such an influance on so many people that the album was in the hands of all of my friends. he had his own style and attitude and loved the music he was creating with the other members. it was great to here when they got back together and put out the live album. you can feel the intensity and the chaos paul was creating on stage.ijust heard unfortunetly of him passing away today. he will be truly missed by all. rip my metal brother.
Subject: rip paul, your legacy lives on


Author:
lesson in violence
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Date Posted: 19:36:08 03/22/02 Fri
as a extremely devoted exodus fan, when i heard the sad news, i cried, i didnt cry when my grandma croked, or when i got kicked in the balls by the slut of a ex girlfriend i had, but when i heard my favoritte band lost their orginal singer, a tear came to my eye, and i realised metal will never be the same. the energy, the power the kings of thrash gave me over the years, that got me through all the bullshit we all have to deal with, is what i loved, paul gave his life to this music, and all of us love him and the band for that. unfortunally its only now that exodus is getting even a percent of credit they deserve, young metalheads and older metalheads all agree as many bands like testament, venom, destruction, slayer come close, theirs only one band that comes to define the term thrash metal, the kings of thrash EXODUS, paul, i know your in heaven jamming with chuck, randy, cliff, and such, we all fucking miss you, and thank you once again for your time with us, thank you thank you thank you, for blessing the life of the metal community, and your legacy will never be forgoton, paul baloff - -l-thrash in peace-l-
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Subject: Happy Birthday Paul


Author:
John Brooks and Matt O'Meara
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Date Posted: 23:44:06 04/25/02 Thu
Drink like hell and rage like fuck, Happy Birthday Pavel.... And be with Bytor. You'll always be heavier than time...
Subject: Happy Birthday Paul


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John Brooks and Matt O'Meara
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Date Posted: 23:42:25 04/25/02 Thu
Drink like hell and rage like fuck, Happy Birthday Pavel.... And be with Bytor. You'll always be heavier than time...
Subject: In Memory Of Paul Baloff


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Doug Sarnecky
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Date Posted: 23:10:46 04/25/02 Thu
Over two and a half months have passed since the death of Paul Baloff, and I'm still have trouble believing it. Bonded By Blood is one of my favorite albums, ever. It's pure, full speed ahead, balls to the wall, bang your fucking head thrash metal. I fucking love it! Paul's distinctive voice and personality really shine through on this album. We are also fortunate enough to also be left with the live Another Lesson In Violence. Not only do we get to hear Paul and the boys rip through their classics, but we also get to hear Paul as a live frontman. He was very charismatic and judging by his in between song banter, loved his metal loud, fast, heavy, and hard. It's a shame we will never get to hear any new material from Paul again, but we are fortunate to have Bonded By Blood and Another Lesson In Violence. Those albums are Paul Baloff's musical legacy, one he has every right to be proud of, and one we are very fortunate to have in our music collections. Paul, thank you so much for your contributions to Exodus , thrash metal, and metal in general. Your music will live with me until the day I join you in that great big metalhead kingdom in the sky.

Very sincerely,
Doug Sarnecky
Subject: Paul Baloff


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Rob Morfitt
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Date Posted: 20:55:35 04/25/02 Thu
Bonded By Blood remains to this day one of my all time favorite albums. Getting to hang with Exodus, Doug Piercy, Marc Biedermann, Donny Grigg, in the summer of '85 totally blew me away. I can remember some crazy conversations with Paul from Alexis Olson's pad. Paul's spirit will remain in the memories of us all.

Rob Morfitt
Subject: I IOVE TO YOU AND YOUR MUSIC


Author:
BRUSGAN IN BANGKOK THAILAND
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Date Posted: 09:03:23 04/25/02 Thu

I'M SORRY VERY MUCH! PAUL YOU NEVER BE FORGOTTEN .I'M SORRY THAT YOU LOST GREAT GUY
BRUSGAN IN THAILAND
SHOWTIME RAMINTRA 19
Subject: R.I.P.


Author:
Polle
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Date Posted: 11:34:58 04/23/02 Tue
R.I.P. brother, you were a great source of inspiration to me. Thanx to Exodus I learned a lesson in violence !
Subject: Dates Posted


Author:
JGG
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Date Posted: 11:03:49 04/23/02 Tue
Check out www.exodusband.com for some confirmed dates!!!
EXODUS!!!
JGG
Subject: To Paul


Author:
Dave Cooper
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Date Posted: 05:30:25 04/22/02 Mon
Still missing your presence dude. Things seem to be a lot more quite in the Bay since you've left. Me and Jack talk about you almost everyday. I wasn't able to make it to your memorial either, and its left me feeling kinda fucked up. I'm glad we were able to hang out at the Burbon Street show in Concord and smoke fat green in Tom's van. You were still the same dude I'd met at The Kabuki(Exodus,Anthrax,Raven)show in 84' and you never changed dude, always 100% fuckin real.I'm glad the band is going to continue on with Zet again, Exodus will never die...............this MUST be!!!
I think you would be more then suprised at the love from all over the world this webpage has generated. I'm glad you went out on top again my friend, with good things ahead of you, not living in someones garage and having to eat at soup kitchens and shit. I miss you bro!
-Coop-

Props. to Rob Shatzer for creating this site and to Jerry Allen (www.TalesFromThePit.com) for all the hard work they've done since Paul's passing!
Subject: Paul Baloff R.I.P.


Author:
David Larsson / IN AETERNUM
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Date Posted: 12:15:38 04/20/02 Sat
All I can say is that Paul will be missed by me and a lot of other metal heads out there.Bonded by blood was a killer album and so was the Another lesson in violence live album.You truly delivered the goods on stage,a maniac on the run.You will be remembered forever.
THRASH OR DIE!!!
Subject: Dedicated to P.B.


Author:
Riff Groovage (K. Bogues)
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Date Posted: 15:28:04 04/19/02 Fri
My current band Septic Frost will dedicate our demo when its done to Paul Baloff. As well as Chuck Schuldiner. Hail old shcool. Hail Celtic Frost, my bands name is in good taste not to make fun of or anything like that.

Septic Frost = sewer metal gore grind WesTexas death metal . Hella sick gutteral vocals + old school thrash vocals. Riffage in the styles of both . Keeping the old school flowing like raw sewage. TEXAS DEATH METAL!!!!! TXDM.net
ReLoad the bowl!!!! either that or get out the spoof and turn that bud over bongtallica Green Hell...

livejive.cjb.net

LONG LIVE THE MUSICK OF 'EXODUS'

R.I.P.- Paul Baloff


Riff Groovage
Subject: such a great loss


Author:
Barbara Townsend
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Date Posted: 12:26:07 04/18/02 Thu
I have just finished reading Kirk's letter about Paul. I know how he feel's, the loss of a friend who gave you so much inspiration who is now gone in flesh but, in spirit he surrounds you.So let the music "RAGE ON".
Subject: Paul Baloff


Author:
barbie
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Date Posted: 12:11:00 04/18/02 Thu
to me life would be nothing without metal
and metal would have been nothing without PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: And Then There was Exodus


Author:
Carlos Colon (Puerto Rico)
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Date Posted: 15:38:44 03/01/02 Fri
Back in 1985 I was heavy into underground metal which it was how it was called back then. Being an Anvil fan since 1982 I was already looking for more bands who had that same kind of energy and rawness in their music. 1983 came and I bought Metallica's Kill em All and I remember reading an interview on the band and Kirk mentioning of this other band called Exodus in which he started out.

Almost two years passed until I could finally grab that Exodus album and it became instantly one of my top five metal albums. When Paul left the band for the next record I always thought that the band had lost some it's spontaneous combustion. Nevertheless every album was great but to me it was that first bite that did it for me.

I could have the chance of seeing the band with PAul in New Jersey but it looks like time took it's advantage on me and a lot of us. But one thing it can't take away, my Bonded by Blood album. Rest in Peace Paul!!
Subject: tribute to paul


Author:
dornon benoit
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Date Posted: 06:37:30 04/14/02 Sun
salut a tous je suis francais et je tiens a faire mon hommage en francais car c'est dans ma langue maternelle que je peut puiser les mots precis pour exprimer mon chagrin. je suis fan de l'album bonded by blood et tout specialement de l'energie degagee par paul.des morceaux comme metal command ou lesson in violence qui avant me donnaient la peche aujourd'hui me font reflechir et repenser a ce king qu'etait paul. tu resteras dans ma memoire mec.where you are now i wish you to be happy...

BEN
Subject: so long


Author:
Simon Tremblay
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Date Posted: 13:05:16 04/12/02 Fri
I`ll always remember that Exodus/Slayer show in Montrealback in 1985 with Paul. Exodus had such an intense presence with Paul as the frontman.He really put that band on the map with his unique vocals and his sick lyrics. It`s a big shock to learn that someone around my age who`s been one of my teen idols dying so young.Best wishes to Paul`s friend & family.
Subject: bonded by blood


Author:
Rob Urbinati
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Date Posted: 20:51:51 02/11/02 Mon
i'll never forget when i first heard an advance copy of bonded by blood from slayer's old road manager and jeff hanneman in 1984. later in 1985 my old band had an opportunity to open for exodus in toronto on the bonded by blood tour. what intensity...even after the show when paul pulled a sink out of the wall. still holds up as the finest thrash album ever, the riffs, vocals, drumming all defined what thrash is all about. exodus will always stay with me.
a timeless album that will always keep paul alive.
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Subject: Looking For More Paul


Author:
Eric Acevedo
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Date Posted: 02:40:26 04/11/02 Thu
Hey There!!!

Just read the good news on Blabbermouth .net that Exodus is working on new material for a summertime album. Hope this is true!!

Also looking for people who may have Exodus demos and live shows on CDR for trade. I have not had much luck locating such individuals. PLease let me know if you can help.

Thanks and stay heavy,

Eric

PS-I have already posted much thoughts on Paul's passing on this forum, so please do think that I have forgotten why we are all here...Thanks
Subject: We will miss you.


Author:
Brad Babcock
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Date Posted: 22:42:01 04/10/02 Wed
Thanks for everything Paul. You have were a big part of my choice to become a heavy metal lead singer.
Subject: LOVE


Author:
JAMES NORTON
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Date Posted: 12:22:00 04/10/02 Wed
WE LOVE YOU PAUL

METAL
Subject: a last salute from germany


Author:
Andi Becker
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Date Posted: 08:43:50 04/10/02 Wed
on Febrruary the 3. i get the Exodus Album "Another lesson in violence" on CD (Since this time i only have the tape) and sit with a friend in my car, it was early in the morning and he said to me: "Isn`t this guye (Paul) the craziest fucking singer on a live album i`ve ever heard?"
There is only one answer: "YES"!!!

Paul we will miss you here in Germany and think of you in many times, in many concerts,be blessed
Thank you!!!
Subject: what are you doing right now Paul????


Author:
LittLe HaL
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Date Posted: 23:51:19 04/09/02 Tue
i know you are there...but where is there...i see you laughing and smiling everyday...such a good boy...ALL GOOD that is...megadeth is done...but you already knew that didn't you...anyway we will catch up later i know...RAGE ON BRO
Subject: paul baloff:a bay area metal god


Author:
jose aviles
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Date Posted: 19:25:06 04/08/02 Mon
exoudus ,to me was the and is is best thrash band ever,when i was about 15 in 1984,we used to hang out near 24th and church all the mission stoners would just get fucked up listing to the exodus demo and when bonded by blood came out it was the biggest thing in the underground scean in san francisco and for us,,i saw them so many times at the on broadway,the old mabuhay gardens,and i saw pauls final show at the farm before he left exodus,he were all pissed off at him leaving the band ,then i met up with him a few years later at the megadeth show and we all bullshitted for a minute ,paul was a down to earth guy just recently i found out exoudus was playing shows with him again ,and i couldnt wait to see the true metal pioneers back together again,,sadly i wont be able anymore but i will have memories ,pictures and bonded by bllod ,,that tape never gets old ,,so to me paul and exodus were the true bay area metal gods,people talk about the big 4 well to me is the big 5,,exodus,megadeth,slayer anthrax,and old metallica,i wish many more millions of people would have had the opertunity to enjoy exodus and thier music ,,i will miss u paul,you are a true metal god ,and a great human being r.i.p my brother
Subject: Great contribution to the metal world


Author:
Todd M.
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Date Posted: 08:20:18 04/08/02 Mon
In the past few days Ive heard so many bad things happening to the world of metal, I just cant understand whats going on. James Murphy with a brain tumor, Chuck Billy with cancer, Randy Castillo died from cancer, and now another great performer has to be taken from us. Paul and Exodus were founding fathers of what metal is today. Paul was a great person and musician. You will never be forgotten. Rock Heaven and Hell like theyve never been before. Thanks for everything, Paul.
Subject: Forever Bonded


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Rick , Gene and Mike
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Date Posted: 07:10:40 04/08/02 Mon
We still think about you everyday . We really miss you , thank you for everything you gave us . You will forever be with us in our hearts !
Subject: God Of Metal


Author:
Aj @ tabmode
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Date Posted: 06:55:13 03/27/02 Wed
I'm feeling Sad for this. He is my influenced for singing after Tom Araya (Slayer). I feel great lost with this. And i'm mourning with all my friends here in Borneo Island for 1 month as a respect to him. "Life is quick and short like a wink of an eye, The story of love is hello and goodbye, Til we meet again" (Correct me if this wrong. Quote from Jimi Hendrix)
Subject: Great Paul


Author:
Giovanni
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Date Posted: 21:56:02 04/04/02 Thu
I had seen a fantastic show of Exodus in São Paulo,Brazil, were Paul was singing. I remember when i´ve bought the Bondeb by Blood in 80´s.Exodus is a real heavy metal band ,just a band where the heavy metal is the main, always, since bonded by blood until now, always with the same quality, against all the posers and changes of market.
Just a fucking real and excellent heavy metal band !!!
I´m feeling sad...
R.I.P Paul , you´re a great singer !!!!
Thanks for Exodus and you to make me happy and proud of you
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Subject: my condolences


Author:
adolf martinez
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Date Posted: 11:17:43 04/03/02 Wed
my condolences to paul balof's family and friends and to all the true exodus fans like me. it is a big loss to the tru old school metal heads out there. if it wasant for bonded by blood i would have gone crazy in the mid 80's. peace to all....later.
Subject: EXODUS RULED THE 80'S THRASH BANDS


Author:
Dave
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Date Posted: 20:09:24 04/02/02 Tue
Exodus was one of the 1st thrash bands that I started listening to back in '84'. My favorite song was "A Lesson in Violence" every time I heard that song I wanted to pounce on some posers head. The Bonded by Blood album is in my top five thrash albums along with Reign in Blood(Slayer), Beyond the Gates(Possessed), Ride the Lighting(Ah a wonder who?) and Sream Bloody Gore(Death). I always said to my friends when we were partying and listening to the tunes, if all else fails throw on the Bonded by Blood album. It never got old. Baloff Rulessss!!!!
Subject: Rest Easy


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Jason
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Date Posted: 11:33:09 04/02/02 Tue
I grew up listening to exodus and Paul was probably one of my favorites. My heartfelt sorrow goes out to family and friends. "Remember", we will meet him in the next life, I promise you.
Subject: A memory of Baloff


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Slayer Dave
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Date Posted: 11:25:16 04/02/02 Tue
I saw Paul Baloff at The Edge at a UFO show in '95, and recognized him from an Exodus show I saw in '85. He had made a big impression on me, so I asked him to autograph my UFO ticket stub, the only paper I had available. We got a pen from the bar and he asked some dude to let him use his back as surface to write on, then pressed so hard I thought he was going to stab the guy! He wrote "Kill Kill." Baloff lives forever!
Subject: THRASH LEGENDS ***


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Jason Mooney
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Date Posted: 07:58:34 04/02/02 Tue
We have a lost a true Metal Legend. R.I.P. Brother!
Feel free to post any good Memories of Paul at www.jasonmooney.cjb.net
I am a Pro Metal Drummer, Anyone need a Thrash Drummer?
Wish I could of had the chance to play with Paul!
Take care!
Subject: exodus tour dates


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chris riot
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Date Posted: 23:39:58 04/01/02 Mon
ohhh god why was the jersey show cancelled?!?! i guess it's understandable cuz of the time period...but what next of exodus?!?!? paul would want everybody to go on....will they're be more dates inthe continental US? where will go to find this out? please somebody post a response...i pray this isn't the end of the greatest thrash band to walk the planet?!?!?!? EXODUS MUST RETURN!!!!!!
Subject: Tribute to Paul


Author:
Gerard Gowran
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Date Posted: 09:37:50 03/31/02 Sun
Bonded By Blood was one of the first albums I bought.Even though Paul only sang on this 1 album he was an Icon.
Hopefully someone will release some of the stuff he recorded with Piranha,now that would be a true homage.
R.I.P. Paul .

Gerard Gowran
Subject: R.I.P.


Author:
Ugly Greg
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Date Posted: 19:56:26 03/30/02 Sat
Why can't this shit happen to the Back Street Boys or Kid Rock! They always have to take the good ones don't they? i.e. Paul, Cliff Burton, Chuck Schuldiner,etc. Paul Rules! "Bonded by Blood" was one of the first albums that started it all for me! Thanks Paul!
Subject: Loss of a friend


Author:
George S.
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Date Posted: 12:38:50 03/30/02 Sat
Paul was a great guy the one time I met him he was totally cool..hung with his fans and put on an awesome show!!

"Ground Zero's" NC

I'm deeply sorry for his friends and familys loss...

I hope your pain will ease with time.
Subject: REST IN PEACE BROTHER


Author:
Exodusfreak
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Date Posted: 15:00:44 03/28/02 Thu
Sad to hear such bad news. Another metal hero passed away. I never had the opertunity to see Paul live 'cause I was too young back in these days. But I'll never forget him by listening to "Bonded by blood", one of my favourite thrash metal albums of all time.

Paul is one of my idols, he was and will ever be 100% metal.
Rock on in heaven, rest in peace brother ! I'll miss you very much !
Subject: God Of Metal


Author:
Aj @ tabmode
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Date Posted: 06:52:31 03/27/02 Wed
I'm feeling Sad for this. He is my influenced for singing after Tom Araya (Slayer). I feel great lost with this. And i'm mourning with all my friends here in Borneo Island for 1 month as a respect to him. "Life is quick and short like a wink of an eye, The story of love is hello and goodbye, Til we meet again" (Correct me if this wong. Quote from Jimi Hendrix)
Subject: sadness


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Michael Owen
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Date Posted: 17:03:03 03/26/02 Tue
Wow!!! I am deeply saddened to here of Pauls death. He and Exodus were truely one of the great pioneers of heavy metal and I offer my sympathy and prayers for his surving friends and family. My heart sadly goes out to you! Mike
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Subject: 03/22/02 EXODUS LIVE IN SAN RAFAEL


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Sean Lyons
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Date Posted: 14:27:49 03/23/02 Sat
THE POWER OF PAVEL WAS IN THE HOUSE @ NEW GEORGES LAST NIGHT...THE SET ENDED WITH BONDED ZETRO & TOBY RAGE ON VOCALS AND STAGE DIVING...I MISS YOU BROTHER BUT I KNOW YOU WERE THERE AND I KNOW YOU'LL BE @ HELLFEST TONIGHT IN L.A.
Subject: Loss


Author:
Valhallen
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Date Posted: 17:35:35 03/21/02 Thu
Anothet great one has passed away,but a rockers life is in his music.He will allways be close to all in this way.
R.I.P. Paul
Subject: Paul made his mark


Author:
James
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Date Posted: 13:07:21 03/09/02 Sat
TO Exodus:

I'm sure you've been reading this extremely long thread of thoughts of the lives Paul and yourselves have touched. This alone should be a testimonial to the fact that you all have left a mark in this world. That's more than most people ever do! I never met Paul, However, I met Jack this year at NAMM, and Met GAry, Rick, and Zetro on my 18th birthday at an Exodus show in '89!! Judging by Paul's company, he must have been a really cool mofo!! I hope you are all well and may Paul's spirit always be with you all.

See you at Brick By Brick on the 29th!!

Stay Heavy in every sense of the word.

James
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Subject: r.i.p paul!!!!!


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BLOKHED-FROM INDIANAPOLIS
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Date Posted: 07:14:38 02/21/02 Thu
I WANT TO SEND OUT A R.I.P TO PAUL FROM OUR WHOLE BAND "BLOKHED" IN INDIANAPOLIS,I REMEBER LISTENING TO THEM ON THAT SLAYER,EXODUS,VENOM BOOTLEG WHEN I WAS 9 YEARS OLD JUST STARTING TO PLAY DRUMS IN A METAL BAND AND WAS BLOWN AWAY!!!!WE ALL FROM BLOKHED SEND OUT THOUGHTS AND CONDOLENSCES OUT TO YOU,R.I.P!!!! I HOPE IM REMEBERED HALF THE WAY YOU ARE..THIS SONG AINT ABOUT NO GOLDFISH.IT AINT ABOUT NO TUNA FISH..,AND IT SURE AINT ABOUT NO TROUT....THIS SONG IS CALLED "PIRAHNA"!!!! MAN THATS FUCKING CLASSIC
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Subject: A Legend in Time will be missed!!


Author:
Valeck Bathory
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Date Posted: 19:28:36 03/15/02 Fri
A great singer/songwriter and pioneer of the thrash/metal scene will be greatly missed.I grew up to metal and the first speed band that i heard was Exodus and Metallica.As i grew older Baloff became like a long distant brother that showed in his music that metal lived and breathes in all that want to truly keep metal in our hearts and souls.Paul man,we will all miss you man.You showed me how metal can be "heavier than shit and older than time."Valeck Bathory & Disciples of Hell will miss you,you ruled with all the seeds of hate and you made all the pirahnas jump out the water.Rest in peace my exodus friend

Valeck Bathory
(Disciples of Hell)
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Subject: The loss is too big for words


Author:
Clemens
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Date Posted: 08:01:23 02/21/02 Thu
Hey,
I just picked up this months edition of Aardschok 'zine.
(I'm from Holland).I was starting up my computer and was just going through the pages when the news section caught my eye. There I saw Paul's picture and for a split second didn't dare to look at the top of the picture 'cause I thaught I had seen a few dates there and we all know what that means. When I did look I found out what I was afraid of : PAUL IS DEAD. I cannot begin to describe how sorry I am to hear this !!!
I am thinking back of the time I heard Exodus'music for the first time and was totally blown away !
Seeing them play live at the Dynamo fest. a couple years ago was one of the best shows I've ever seen in my life.
Mainly because of this madman Paul, jumpin'all around and doin'his crazy shit.
My feelings go out to his band - members and all his fellow fans all around the world. I'm off to drink a beer in the memory of Paul Baloff. His body has died but his Metal - spirit will live on in all of us. Cheerzzzz Paul !!!!!!
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Subject: Paul's death


Author:
Donnie McMann
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Date Posted: 12:00:45 02/21/02 Thu
i am deeply saddened by the loss of paul. He was my inspiration to get into music. The world of music has suffered a huge loss.

RIP Paul
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Subject: Metal Forever With Paul Baloff.


Author:
Casper Tollefsen
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Date Posted: 09:27:39 03/21/02 Thu
Again,the metal front has sufferd another big loss.Paul"metal Maniac"Baloff R.I.P.
Your spirit walk among us.
Exodus forever.

Regards:
Casper from Norway.
Subject: Paul was great!!!


Author:
Jay
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Date Posted: 07:43:39 03/21/02 Thu
Paul was great!!! Many have said that he wasn't the greatest singer in the world. To me; he was. Without him and exodus; there would be no lessons in violence or blood to bind us. To a true heavy metal hero: God bless you and I'll see you one day!!!
Subject: You will be Missed


Author:
Matt Sheldon
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Date Posted: 14:42:36 02/19/02 Tue
It seems like yesterday, back in 1997, that Exodus played at Bogart's in Cincinnati with Paul Baloff. It's a real shame that Paul had to leave us this soon. I was really looking forward to seeing him perform with Exodus again. Oh well, we all know that life is temporary and mortality is inevitable. I will remain a hugh Exodus fan as long as I live.

Sincerely,
Matt Sheldon
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Subject: Paul was great!!!


Author:
Jay
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Date Posted: 07:38:27 03/21/02 Thu
Subject: Brain Dead


Author:
Harold
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Date Posted: 02:50:51 03/21/02 Thu
Not only Paul is braindead, but he's dead and gone at all. But Music's never gonna die. Paul's still alive in our memories. Hell yes!
Subject: salut paul


Author:
sam
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Date Posted: 01:34:57 03/21/02 Thu
salut mec de la part d'un francais qui a grandi avec ta musique
Subject: You are all great


Author:
Someone...
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Date Posted: 04:51:38 02/19/02 Tue
Paul Baloff is in a very good place right now. Remember that.
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Subject: Death of the most Brutal...


Author:
Doug Piercy
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Date Posted: 13:46:40 02/15/02 Fri
Paul
Dude, we went thru a lot of wild shit together, from the 85 tour days thru to the Heathen days.
I will never forget when you called me up in Germany, raging about life in Carmel. Great call, Paul.
I am teaching everyone about your ways, the ones that have abled me to take more advantage of life; Intelligent aspects of Your Ways; that have yielded me success, and peace, your influence will always be there.
Thank You Pavel,
Doug Piercy
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Subject: RIP Paul, you'll be missed


Author:
Tom
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Date Posted: 11:14:46 02/20/02 Wed
Bonded was one of the first thrash metal cassettes I ever owned. As an angry, energetic teenager, the music became a major source of happiness in my life, at a time when I needed it most. It was a special album, and it has and always will stand the test of time.

Although I did not know him, his music represents a special time in my life when all I needed was my '70 Mustang, some beer, and my metal - nothing else mattered. I believe that the music gave me something to be proud of, and something to retreat to when things got difficult.

I'm all grown up now, and I turned out OK. I'll always be a metaller, and the music and memories live on inside of me and all the rest who embraced the music. As anothere person wrote, Paul was Exodus, and he died doing what he loved to do.

All I know is that when I go to heaven, I need not fear of getting lost. I'll just follow the sound of metal.

RIP
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Subject: paul baloff and thrash of the titans


Author:
billdozer
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Date Posted: 09:45:31 02/21/02 Thu
paul baloff was a legendary pioneer in metal....bonded by blood is and always will be an album that started an era of music....paul and exodus will be remebered for ever...during the weekend of thrash of the titans benefit for chuck billy....my friends and i were able to come from new york and hang out in the bay area and meet exodus and everyone in the bay area.....i introduced my self to the band....and told them i was a long time fan.....with out an instant paul and gary holt chatted with me for a good potion of the night...every question we asked they happily answers....i am not from the bay area but exodus made us feel at home....i got to hang out with one of my favorite bands ever...paul was a good person and exodus will live on forever in my heart.....thank you paul and exodus
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Subject: True metal warriors are immortals


Author:
RAFAEL BRACERO (puerto rico)
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Date Posted: 12:17:06 02/27/02 Wed
Living down here (P.R.)there was no chance in hell to me to see great bands.But several years ago I finally made my trip to the Milwaukee metal fest and to my surprise EXODUS were scheduled to play.I was 14 years (the perfect time)when I discovered the mighty Bay area scene!!! USA's scene has never been the sane since that era,definitely it was the best of times.Exodus left me completely shocked that night that even today I have never felt the same watching any other band live.Exodus proved that night that every band in that fest were completely rookies!!!!!

Sometimes you may think that your heroes live forever... and definitely they do !!!!!

Rest in peace Paul,

Rafael
Subject: Exodus breaking up later this year............


Author:
TED W...........
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Date Posted: 14:13:10 03/20/02 Wed
I was on the phone with Chris Reifert from The Abscess And Ravenous he said Exodus will just do like 2 more shows with The 2nd singer and break up. Sure Paul was the king but Steve kicks ass too. I hope this is not true. Gary Holt if you see this What will it take Exodus to play Lima Peru E mail the Mortem singer for all the info at chinomorza@hotmail.com Hey Gary how is Chuck and your Mom doing? Hey Geza Lips at age 45 or 46 I think it is should still kick your ass in. Fuck Yeh Paul Baloff ruled but before them it was Anvil,Exciter,Motorhead,Tank,Raven,Saxon and Venom. Paul we miss ya... All Anvil fans still going strong check out www.anvilmetalonmetal.com Geza go back to wearing you gay sports shirts That is not metal at all... PAUL... R.I.P. DENIM AND FUCKING LEATHER.....
Subject: A True Influence


Author:
Ernesto Catalan
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Date Posted: 11:00:52 02/23/02 Sat
Back in the mid 80's, I was getting really into the extreme metal stuff, with bands like Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and of course, EXODUS. A few years later I got the chance to form my own thrash band, Draksen, and EXODUS were definitely a HUGE influence on me. I just loved the way Paul Baloff sang on their immortal "Bonded by Blood" album. It was just so intense and raw, yet, so musically precise, you had to admire Paul and the band. It's an irony that I just recently purchased that CD (I had the vinyl since it came out in '85), and it brought me so many good memories of that era, and how I just loved the thrashing whipping sound of Exoudus. Whatever the reason was for Paul to passed away, he WILL be sorely missed. EXOUDS was an extremely popular band at the time down here in Mexico. It's a shame we never got to see neither EXOUDS nor Paul playing with EXODUS. Nevertheless, "The Ultimate Revenge" video was a highly soought after item down here, and it's our huge pleasure to at least having seen him on video. May his soul rest in piece. He will be forever missed and NEVER forgotten. I'll meet you someday, Paul!!!
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Subject: and then there wuz none none none none none none none. FUCK.


Author:
ryan
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Date Posted: 21:33:35 02/24/02 Sun
Ever been to the 8x10 in Bawl-timore?

That's how big the fuckin' place is.

I had the double treat of seeing Exodus twice on the Another Lesson... tour. (Two weeks earlier I saw them tear shit up at the Milwaukee Metal Fest.)

Big stage, small stage... didn't fucking matter. Paul Baloff had so much intensity he even got my lame-ass friends in the damn pit.

Last song of the show, Baloff leaps into the air and jumps off the fucking stage... breaks or twists his ankle and manages to finish the song then limps over to a barstool and parks it for the evening.

Busted or not, he still signed my CD booklet (which is nearly destroyed from being in my pocket during two excursions thru the Exodus pit) and thanked me for coming to the show.

Thanks to everyone here who shared their memories.

I'll close by saying I can't wish Paul to rest in peace -- he'd be much happier breaking everything in sight, no matter where he might be.

Rage on like a motherfucker, dude...
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Subject: Another Metal God M.I.A.


Author:
Chris Gately
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Date Posted: 22:16:19 03/04/02 Mon
First Cliff then Chuck now Paul.
Fuck this sucks to have to write how I feel about the death of a man who helped make metal ( REAL METAL ) what it is today.
I'm shattered to say the least.
As I live in Australia I never did get the opportunity to see Exodus or even meet Paul, but needless to say the man & his music have given me hours of pleasure.
I work on a community radio station in rural South Australia & I can promise you all that when I return home I will be dedicating my first show back to Paul by playing "Another lesson in violence" in it's entirty.
The reason is simple, it's as heavy as fuck & shows Paul in full swing.
To all of Paul's mates I offer my sincere condolances.

Let's all keep it heavy & not worry about those fuckwit's who dis' Paul because we all know the truth.

"I LOVE HEAVY"
(Paul Baloff)
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Subject: The O.G. of Thrash


Author:
DeVito
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Date Posted: 11:31:28 02/23/02 Sat
Paul was a true original, am maverick in metal. He lived like he wrote and sang, pure chaos and mayhem. His antics off stage dwarfed his antics on stage. The memorial was a great way to send him off. The thoughts and sentiments of all the speakers, as well as those shared off mic between friends and family, was exceptionally gratifying. Paul will be sorely missed, but his life will be celebrated in the hearts and minds of all those who knew him, and those who he influenced. Death to false metal and God forbid should a poser cross his path! Paul, you created the lifestyle, which very few of us could hold a candle to. A true icon. I think I heard a rock being thrown through a window in God's house. Has anyone seen Paul? Paul? See ya later, Paul.
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Subject: Paul Baloff


Author:
Martin Johnson
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Date Posted: 20:57:21 03/05/02 Tue
Paul's death has affected me more than any other.
I loved and emulate the lifestyle that Paul lived. I still do
as a matter o fact.This has hit me hard as a metal
fan.As I wrote this after seeing what others had to to say,
I realize that Paul was a huge impact of alot of people.
I always thought that it was just a SF thing. After I saw Paul
do the Exodus thing ,I realized that Zetro was a replacement.A great replacement! I cannot diss this man.
He did some great work w/Exodus.I hope they continue
with him but I think that Paul would want Exodus to break up.Paul! This is for you if you can read e-mail where you're
at:I miss you brother.I think I we had met we would have
been really good friends.I contemplate my own mortality
a little more now.Metal all the way no holds barred and
destroy all posers!
Marty Johnson

Ps I remember great headaches.That's why I quit.
Maybe I should hav that checked out.
I'll miss ya
M.J.
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Subject: remembrance of a metal hero


Author:
brian bannister
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Date Posted: 12:52:32 03/14/02 Thu
To the Baloff Family, Exodus and extended global family who loved Paul my sympathy and prayers are with you.

I have vivid memories of Paul and Exodus. I first had friends in high school give me a demo tape. The tape said "a lesson in violence, kill all posers!!". The intensity, savage, lethal edge of Exodus and in particular Paul's vocal delivery are metal standards to this very day.

Kabuki theatre, Bonded by Blood record release party. Paul set the tone early. Brutal, violent, chaos of aggression and celebration of release. From that day onward I take my stand and obey, "metal command".

We will all miss you, and our hearts are a little heavy.
However, your scar and this earth is forever, bonded by blood.

Thanks for being there Paul, you really helped us all.

brian-metal head til I'm dead
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Subject: You'll Never Be Forgotten!!


Author:
Friday 13th Zine c/o Jason Brown
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Date Posted: 07:37:47 03/20/02 Wed
It's sad to hear that paul lost his life, he was a true metal warrior just like so many talanted die hard metalheads out there who play quality headbanging metal. I have the pleasure of meeting Paul backstage at Dynamo and what a crazy animal he was, friendly and funny. I remember him saying kill posers which was kind of funny.

Paul you were a star and you will never be forgotten, now it is time for Exodus to carry on as a tribute to you. God bless you, you crazy bastard!! To the guys in Exodus, keep the faith and to Pauls family I am sorry that you lost a great guy.
Jason.
Subject: a lesson in ...


Author:
Marc
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Date Posted: 03:57:55 03/20/02 Wed
EXODUS ment a lot to me and especially the Bonded By Blood release was one of those records in my collection that was more than a blast!!! Paul Baloff - thanx for so much energy! I have seen Exodus one time in my life: Dynamo Festival in Holland and it was with Paul Baloff...unbelieveable. A dream came true! I keep this memories of energy in my mind!!! R.I.P.
Subject: Paul Baloff


Author:
Kerscher Werner
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Date Posted: 03:11:08 03/20/02 Wed
Paul always used to thrash till death. But now ist ois the shocking truth. Thrash Metal or let's say the metal scene as a whole lost one of its most prestigious and moreover most rightious motherfucker. Rest in peace, brother!Bang your head against the stage or I'll teach you a lesson in violence!
Subject: My deepest wishes


Author:
Rev. Alucardtes, BA CH.T
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Date Posted: 16:40:38 03/19/02 Tue
I would like to express my best wishes to the family & friends of Paul. I have been a fan of his since 1989 and shall continue to remember him for the icon that he is to the Thrash Metal community. Just remember that he is now a star and shall remain a living dream of the future.
Subject: Donations for Paul....


Author:
GalaxieGrrl
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Date Posted: 16:50:02 03/18/02 Mon
We want to express our gratitude once again for everyone’s generous support! By way of your donations, we were able to pay for all of Paul's funeral arrangements, set up an account for the basic care of his wolf Level, and donate $2300 in Paul's name to the Wolf Recovery Foundation!

Please know that Paul would have found this outpour of support overwhelming and we cannot thank you all enough for your kindness and generosity.

We will be closing the account for the Paul Baloff Memorial Fund, but would encourage anyone who wants to make additional donations in Paul’s name to please send them to:

Wolf Recovery Foundation
P.O. Box 44236
Boise, ID 83711-0236

Or visit their website at www.forwolves.org
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Subject: R.I.P. Paul


Author:
Jerry Allen - Tales From The Pit
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Date Posted: 07:43:27 02/15/02 Fri
This was the eulogy I gave Paul at his memorial at the DNA Lounge on the 12th


At about 8 am on the morning of Friday, Feb 1st 2002, my phone rang. It was Gary Holt from Exodus. I sensed something bad had happened by the shaky tone of his voice but I was in no way prepared for the news he was about to give me. Gary informed me that my good friend, Paul Baloff was in the hospital. As he told me the details of what happened to Paul, he got pretty choked up. I knew serious was an understatement for this situation but there's always that surrealistic denial that you go through whenever something fucked up like this happens. Here I have Gary Holt telling me Paul is pretty much gone but yet it's not really sinking in. Obviously it's because I didn't want to believe what I was hearing.

A few hours later I got to the hospital and saw Paul on life support. I guess that's when reality finally set in....and it set in hard. Paul's girlfriend Lita was with him. She was looking at me with tears streaming down her face and wth a look of disbelief that this was all happening to Paul.


I stayed with Paul for the whole day. Many people showed up to be with him as well as the day progressed. The doctors we spoke to showed us his catscans and explained how Paul had suffered 3 other minor strokes over the last year. We asked if Paul had any consciousness. They said absolutely not but there were times when we'd all talk to him and hold his hand to let him know we were there for him. I swear, Paul knew. He moved his leg or gripped your hand slightly.

The next day Paul died.


later that night we had a small get together at Paul's studio. On the wall were all kinds of pictures of Paul over the years. People who were Paul's friends from over the years were signing the wall and leaving messages for him. Metallica's fade to black was playing on the stereo. Paul's dog Level was walking around making small whimpering noises as if he knew Paul was gone.

That was one of the most saddest days of my life. I'm not ashamed to admit, I lost it...bigtime.


At least he didn't suffer and at least he went out surrounded by people who truly loved him. I know it's a fucked up situation for Exodus because they were just starting to get some momentum toward a comeback...not to mention losing their friend. Anyways, I thnk it was better that Paul went out with a full plate than if he died with nothing happening in his life. He had a girlfriend who really cared for him and I believe his last days were happy ones.


I still can't believe he's gone though. It's a very empty feeling. Paul was my friend. I thought he'd outlive us all. The guy was the original survivor. He was a tough fucker and lived a lifestyle that would have killed any mortal human being years ago. He was also the funniest guy I've ever met. Around 7 years ago, we both found ourselves between homes. Paul made a grim situation seem like a camping trip. No matter how depressing a situation was, Paul Baloff could always make you laugh. He was also one of the most talented people I've ever met. Paul could've done anything if he set his mind to it.

There were three things Paul Baloff loved more than anything.....His dog Level, Exodus and indoor barbecue.

I first met Paul around 13 years ago. I was living in Los Angeles and made a trip to the Bay Area to interview all the members of Exodus for Tales From The Pit. The video magazine that I produce. Paul and I became instant friends. A year later I moved to the Bay Area because all the bands that I love are from here. Over the years, I've tried to do everything in my power to promote Paul. Keep him in the spotlight during his downtimes and hopefully distribute some of his genius to the people who were in the dark about him. The guy was a natural performer. He was an improvisational genius and I just fucking loved the guy. we all did. Hell, the guy could pick your pocket and steel your bike but you'd still fuckin love him. I'm glad I got to know Paul. I know he considered me his friend. I will miss him.

So, where ever Paul is right now....I'm sure he's breaking shit with a baseball bat and making our other lost friends, Cliff Burton, Chuck Schuldiner and others laugh their fucking asses off.

Jerry Allen
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Subject: TRIBUTE


Author:
THRASHER MATT LV
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Date Posted: 01:07:04 02/21/02 Thu
MRI

MRI WHAT A LIE.!
WE COULD NOT HEAR THE DISTANT CRY
666 MARCH OF GLEE
THE PATH WAS MARKED IN FRONT OF THEE
PENTAGRAM BRAND ON HIS LEG
BE QUICK WITH PLEA
HE'LL MAKE YOU BEG..!!!
MEMORIES WE WON'T FORGET
TELLING US DON'T LET HIS SOUL
TO REST
RAGE..!
RAGE..~ PAUL..!
YOU WILL NEVER DIE
LIVE FOR HEAVY DIE FOR DEATH
AND SO SHALL I.....BONDED BY BLOOD FOREVER.....

P.S. I LOVE YOU LEVEL D5.....
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Subject: A great loss


Author:
Malcolm
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Date Posted: 15:06:31 03/15/02 Fri
I Just wanted to say that the passing of Paul was a great loss and he will always be remembered,,For starting or co starting the METAL movement and that it will not be the same with out him..
RIP PAUL
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Subject: moments to remember


Author:
Frank
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Date Posted: 13:50:43 03/12/02 Tue
I can remember the first time i heard Bonded by blood.Instead of a friend i was not really impressed about what i listened to, but with the time i changed my mind. This fucking bag ful of metal is now with Slayers "Reign in blood", the first S.O.D. and Testaments "new order" the most important part in the history of eightis Trashmetal.
Without this and Paul´s unbelievible voice the metal-scene wouldn´t be the same. Thanx for special moments in time, Paul. Bang that head that dosn´t bang like the metal command!
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Subject: We will always miss you


Author:
Rick Fitzsimmons & Mad at Sam
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Date Posted: 16:31:13 03/06/02 Wed
Paul ,

Thank You for all your care and support . We will always remember you and all the fun times we had . Thank You for giving us the "SMASH IT and FORGET IT" ways of dealing with everything . Thank you for putting us through the " SLAYER TEST " and always being up front and real . I feel like where ever we go , you are there , wherever you are , we are with you . RIP PAUL , we will always love you ! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING...your friends , Rick , Mike , Gene and the whole Mad At Sam Crew !!!!!!!!!!!
Subject: everlasting pain


Author:
gerrit h
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Date Posted: 05:17:46 03/17/02 Sun
fuck shit up! paul baloff war mit exodus und besonders mit der "bonded by blood" langrille für mich einer der besten thrash shouter die es je gegeben hat.und er war auch noch der abgedrehteste.es ist immer scheisse,wenn leute schon so früh sterben.aber dafür hebt er jetzt einen mit dem teufel . R.I.P. paul!
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Subject: HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY


Author:
LittLe HaL
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Date Posted: 11:07:49 03/17/02 Sun
Drink, Eat, Smoke, and Tip a Forty of Mickey's for PAVEL ToDAY
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Subject: A Legend in Time will be missed!!


Author:
Valeck Bathory
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Date Posted: 19:29:45 03/15/02 Fri
A great singer/songwriter and pioneer of the thrash/metal scene will be greatly missed.I grew up to metal and the first speed band that i heard was Exodus and Metallica.As i grew older Baloff became like a long distant brother that showed in his music that metal lived and breathes in all that want to truly keep metal in our hearts and souls.Paul man,we will all miss you man.You showed me how metal can be "heavier than shit and older than time."Valeck Bathory & Disciples of Hell will miss you,you ruled with all the seeds of hate and you made all the pirahnas jump out the water.Rest in peace my exodus friend

Valeck Bathory
(Disciples of Hell)
Subject: Thank you all


Author:
Michael J. Murphy
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Date Posted: 14:40:04 02/21/02 Thu
I manage the Band Exodus at this moment and have been involved with the band for several years and a personal friend of Paul for over 12 years.
First of all I want to thank everybody for their love and support on behalf of the band and myself.
Thank you to everybody that attented the memorial last tuesday and to the people that were unable to attent, we felt your presence, your thoughts and prayers.

Now to you idiots: Understand that bands like Metallica, Slayer, ect. have been friends with Paul Baloff and Exodus for over 20 years and when somebody's personal friend decides to write a post about Paul, no matter who he is or what their band is doing or hasn't done, you do not have the right to respond in the negative manner that some of you have choosen to do.
If you want to write negative stuff regarding these posts, take it some place else.
This board is for people that pay their respects to a friend, regardless of their musical or personal background and we would like to keep it that way.

Thank you, have a nice day

I don't give a damn Productions
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Subject: about Paul Baloff and Exodus


Author:
Saul D
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Date Posted: 05:54:56 03/15/02 Fri
Always a sad thing, people departing. This is a fragment of a good era, although I only started listening thrash metal in 1987-88, and people like Dark Angel, Exodus, of course Slayer, DRI, Hirax and others were a help in a sometimes difficult period (the adolescence and high school). I'll always remember ....
Subject: Too Bad for metal


Author:
Greg the elder
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Date Posted: 04:40:13 03/15/02 Fri
I didn´t know until today that Paul was dead. It was a sad surprise. He is part of Heavy metal´s history as a monument.
BONDED BY BLOOD will eternalize him. Exodus,and I love exodus, never made another OPUS MAXIMA like this one.

Long live HEAVY METAL

Greg, Brazil
Subject: Brazil is looking Bleak


Author:
JGG
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Date Posted: 11:40:32 03/14/02 Thu
Rumor mill is pretty heavy on this one. Looks like Brazil is a no go. Alaska in June is still a major GO and we're working on Germany still. Let you know when we know.
JGG
Subject: FUCKING LIFE


Author:
HARD ROCK MILITIA ASSOCIATION
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Date Posted: 10:11:45 03/14/02 Thu
FUCKING LIFE ! WE NEVER FORGET YOU PAUL. THANK FOR YOUR MUSIC.
SEE YOU IN HEAVEN OR HELL
FRENCH METAL ASSOCIATION HARDROCK MILITIA
Subject: thanx Paul


Author:
Holli
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Date Posted: 13:22:45 03/13/02 Wed
It's time to put in the glorious "Bonded by Blood" or
the great Combat Tour Video.
You're not dead little big man...
Chuck awaits you in metal heaven!

see ya
Holli
Subject: RIP


Author:
angelo lopes
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Date Posted: 12:13:47 03/13/02 Wed
Rest in piece my brother!!!

METAL NEVER DIE!!!
Subject: damn


Author:
twan
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Date Posted: 00:09:04 03/13/02 Wed
Damn, we have lost another important person in the metal history. Thanks Paul for all the enjoy I had got from your work. But we always are bonded by blood!

Rest in peace, Twan
Subject: Thanks for everything...


Author:
Chuck
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Date Posted: 05:58:38 03/12/02 Tue
Fuck! We lost another. First, Cliff Burton, then Gar Samuelson, and most recently Chuck Schuldiner. Now this...

Rest in peace, Paul. We lost a genuinely talented individual.
Subject: smash!


Author:
Mathieu
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Date Posted: 19:53:12 03/10/02 Sun
I recall from a VH1 special, the one on Metallica I believe, where Paul talks about early thrash metal in San Francisco and how al this crunch thing was way new. Then he goes on to describe the impact of heavy metal, saying it tickles the same funny bone that makes you wanna smash in windows when you were a kid.

Right on, Paul!
Subject: The domino Affect


Author:
Pete
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Date Posted: 11:25:44 03/01/02 Fri
One last thing on Paul, which is rather funny now in retrospect. I remember being in my late teens and my mother (his mothers sister)told me that Paul got in big trouble for rolling huge boulders down through neighborhoods in the Berkeley Hills and destroying things. I remember laughing and saying to myself........yep, I better stay away from Berkeley for awhile until all calms down! You are cradled in the arms of your mom and dad once again.......see you the next life.

P
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Subject: Metal has lost a true friend and a true pioneer


Author:
P.J. Redd
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Date Posted: 17:56:36 03/10/02 Sun
I saw Exodus with Anthrax and the old Rtiz in 1986. I never saw such a great frontman and an amazing voice come out anybody, ever! The album Bonded By Blood was one of many truely fantastic albums tbat my friends and I played over and over,till our casette tape wore out and rerecorded over again and again. Paul will be sorely missed from our world and he is now a better place. I'll see ya'later brother of metal and may God watch over you.
Subject: RIP


Author:
Mauro
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Date Posted: 09:55:34 03/10/02 Sun
THE KING OF THRASH METAL NO COMENTS
Subject: METAL NEVER DIES!!!!


Author:
RODRIGO 'JUGULATOR' RAQUIO
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Date Posted: 13:32:26 03/09/02 Sat
Paul, wherever the fuck you are, I just want to let you know that the first time I heard ya singing it was when I was 5 years old. During that time, my brother listened to lots of THRASH METAL bands, of course, EXODUS was one of them. Then, when I was 16 years old, I became a real metalhead and one of the first band I started listening to was EXODUS. I really love your voice style and also you are one of my favorite singers. Once I had the chance to see your show in November of 1998 when you played with EXODUS in Chile, But I couldn't make it for lack of money. My friend told me about that show. Unfortunately, I couldn't see the show. Nowadays, I live in Canada. My dream always was to be a singer one day. Now, I'm a singer withj many plans in the future and ,of course, to play metal as hell. BOnded by blood always, my friend.

METAL NEVER DIES!!!! SEE YA SOMEWHERE!!!!
Subject: RIP Paul...!!!


Author:
McDEATH
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Date Posted: 12:13:43 03/09/02 Sat
Oh yes...
I love his Voice, Screaming Torture i never have seen
EXODUS Live "I'm Sorry about that" but i'm from Germany
and EXODOS was not offten here in German! Nevertheless one
more left the Metal World (Like Chuck Schuldiner ILovehimtilidie)
Maybe Paul and Chuck make open a Band in Heaven want see that!!!
Wait for me Guys i come a bit later with good Ideas - To
check that out, vist www.bastardsword.org - Miss both of
you Guy's ... You have change the Metal World...
C ya ... McDEATH
Subject: R.I.P.


Author:
Brian
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Date Posted: 12:03:24 03/09/02 Sat
All things must pass. And unfortunately in this situation it has to be a pioneer of metal...
Subject: Exodus Loss


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Erskine Jackson
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Date Posted: 15:02:22 03/08/02 Fri
I remember in 1986, and about 15 yrs old being in a shitty little town In South Dakota,and hanging with 6 metalheads in the town. I discoved Bonded by Blood and I loved the album, we used to listen to it while we were drinking and would just destroy what ever room we were in, and course people came to realize not let us jam at their partys. I was shocked to hear of Paul passing I want to say him and exodus that their music help alot out during those times during with ignorance people. Now I have three boys I am well educated so, metal does help thanks..
Subject: Always a Legend


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Joe Bulls
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Date Posted: 16:24:28 03/07/02 Thu
This is so erie, because right at the beginning of February I was digging through my old tapes and came across a metal masterpiece: BONDED BY BLOOD. I popped it in the deck and listened with great joy and reminiscence as Paul spewed out some classic lyrics. I began wondering what he was up to nowadays, knowing for certain that he was keeping the metal spirit alive in his heart. Well, Paul, as I'm writing this I'm drinking one for you and just know that in life, as well as the afterlife, you are thought of and greatly missed.
Rock On!
Subject: Headbangers never die!


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Márcio Tadeu Silva
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Date Posted: 09:43:38 03/07/02 Thu
Paul, you was on BRAZIL some time before, krazy like always, we never will forget.
You're a true Headbanger and Headbangers never die!
Your acts it's on our memory.
Burn in hell forever krazy man!!!

www.klozedcircle.cjb.net
Subject: Paul Baloff


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Lawrence
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Date Posted: 11:47:47 03/05/02 Tue
I lost my Father on September 27 2001 and then my Brother on january 1st 2002 he to was only 41 years old. I miss them both very much. Me and my brother had a chance to see Exudus in concert and we both enjoyed the show very much.
My condolences go to paul's family and friends.
Subject: Miss him !!!!


Author:
Isaak T. Heemskerk
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Date Posted: 11:41:06 03/05/02 Tue
Terrible news. Tragic. We've lost a great thrasher. Holland mourns. I still have my memories from Dynamo! Cheers Paul. You were and still are HEAVY!
Subject: Paul You will always be a bloody Legend


Author:
David Fowler
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Date Posted: 00:17:07 03/05/02 Tue
Paul altough I never got to meet you in person or see you live in concert, you will never be forgotten. I will always remember the story that Doug Pearcy and Lee Altus from Heathen told on the Hard And Heavy Videos of the time you asked to see a dead poser. That was funny. To Gary, Rick, Tom and the rest of Exodus, although you may not be able to do it now, you have to carry on. Remember my favourite Paul quote "Play with your heart and fucking rage!!!" I think it would be great to have Steve "Zetro" Souza back in the band. Please carry on. You guys are to good a band not go on.
Subject: paul baloff


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fly'n' brian, new hampshire
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Date Posted: 14:34:44 03/04/02 Mon
another metal loss.will miss ya paul.we have your music to listen to.and the metal world needs more guys like you.i'v played in a thrash metal band since i was a young lad.and loved the way paul hated anybody posing,or not banging there head.im sure you had a great life of metal.we'll keep you alive in memory's.and loud bashing metal.say high to cliff,chuck,.you guy's will have the heavyist band in metal.make sure you send us a demo.and may his family,and lita know.he will be missed.but not forgoten.
Subject: paul baloff


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fly'n' brian, new hampshire
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Date Posted: 14:31:08 03/04/02 Mon
another metal loss.will miss ya paul.we have your music to listen to.and the metal world needs more guys like you.i'v played in a thrash metal band since i was a young lad.and loved the way paul hated anybody posing,or not banging there head.im sure you had a great life of metal.we'll keep you alive in memory's.and loud bashing metal.say high to cliff,chuck,.you guy's will have the heavyist band in metal.make sure you send us a demo.and may his family,and lita know.he will be missed.but not forgoten.
Subject: metal loses


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matt green & duncan terrett
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Date Posted: 11:17:19 03/04/02 Mon
just a note from two bay area fanatics who never got to see the mighty Exodus here in the UK- now our one 'gig holy grail' will never be realised and we are gutted
integral characters of our youth are disappearing all too rapidly (baloff, schuldiner, samuelson) and others have been too close for comfort( billy, murphy)- heres to the rest carrying on and flying the flag for metal as it should be played and heard for a long time to come!
Baloff-we salute you!
Subject: r.i.p paul


Author:
dominik b.,grünwald germany
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Date Posted: 05:53:32 03/04/02 Mon
thank you paul, rest in peace... you still will be with us when we listen to your music sick dude !!!!
Subject: In Memoriam


Author:
Olli Siebelt
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Date Posted: 05:10:30 03/04/02 Mon
Like so many others, I was an early convert to the thrash sounds coming out of the Bay Area in the mid-80's. Exodus were one of the bands that had a lasting impact on me, as friends and I used to trade many albums of Exodus' to friends in eastern Europe. Without Exodus, I probably wouldn't ever have gotten into so many bands and certainly wouldn't have been this involved in the music industry. I'm sure all of us will miss Paul a lot and I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to his friends, bandmates and family. Your loss is as great as ours. Rest in peace, Paul.
Subject: paul helped me change


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j.scott eastwood
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Date Posted: 23:41:57 03/03/02 Sun
the whole metal mentallity in the little town of santa paula ca. with bonded by blood. i moved there from ventura ca(about 350 miles from frisco). after i lived in santa paula for 6 months all the def lepterds,quite a riot t shirts turned into exodus,megadeth and metallica t shirts.i usta post flyers(that i would collect from shows all over the place)and organize rides for everybody. i actually took 12 people in my 75 datsun(nissan)pick up(with a six pack camper)to an exodus show.i made a three song sampler of bonded by blood on cheap ass pic n save cassette tapes and would pass them out at parties and to customers.over half of the people bought the album.
Subject: paul helped me change


Author:
j.scott eastwood
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Date Posted: 23:40:04 03/03/02 Sun
the whole metal mentallity in the little town of santa paula ca. with bonded by blood. i moved there from ventura ca(about 350 miles from frisco). after i lived in santa paula for 6 months all the def lepterds,quite a riot t shirts turned into exodus,megadeth and metallica t shirts.i usta post flyers(that i would collect from shows all over the place and organize rides for everybody. i actually took 12 people in my 75 datsun(nissan)pick up(with a six pack camper)to an exodus show.i made a three song sampler of bonded by blood on cheap ass pic n save cassette tapes and would pass them out at parties and to customers.over half of the people bought the album.
Subject: To Paul...


Author:
Dennis Verhiest
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Date Posted: 10:54:40 03/03/02 Sun
When I first heard Exodus...somewhere halfway eighties....My first thought was....wow, this singer sings terrible, and my second thought was.....and I fucking LOVE it. To me along with Metallica and Slayer, Exodus were and always will be what metal should be about....looking though, sounding hard...but when you see someone who looks exactly like you, long hair, shirt, leather jacket you know he is your friend......Paul was one of us.....rest in peace my friend!!!!
Subject: you will not be forgotten


Author:
Jason Z./NEW SOCIETY OF ANARCHISTS
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Date Posted: 18:00:40 03/02/02 Sat
Paul was one of, if not my favorite musician of all time. I remember people would give me shit for saying it, but i truely believed that Paul had something that no one else posessed, a certain energy about him and his music. I grew up listening to exodus and idolizing them for their great albums and i still listen to exodus almost on a daily basis. Paul stood up for what he believed in and was a kind and caring human being and gave me a strive to become the musician that i am today. Thanks for the great music and may your spirit carry on.
Subject: PAUL BALOFF


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Kilian Gordon-ireland
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Date Posted: 07:29:29 03/02/02 Sat
What an unbelievable loss to the Metal world. I never knew Paul, or even seen Exodus live(as much as i,and many of my friends wanted them to play Ireland),but between videos and Bonded by blood, and the live album i felt like i wasn't all the way over the sea,but nearer the sf scene.Thank God for Another lesson in violence,cuz it has given me so many hours of pure metal,and so many brilliant(and hilarious) quotes from paul.

As Paul said himself:

"Heavy must stick together,all others must die"

Thanks Paul.

rip,

Kilian Gordon,Sligo,Ireland.
Subject: RAGE IN PEACE


Author:
thomas froehlich
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Date Posted: 06:53:59 03/02/02 Sat
we can`t believe what happened!
paul baloff one of the uniquep person is dead.
thank god we had the luck to know him! we`ll never forget the good times we had together,it was always a "lesson" to see you on stage paul!!! you will live forever in our hearts
and in the "church of baloff" (founded after 1. 40grit
show in oakland ) .
now we start with the first command of "the church of baloff" "DESTROY SOMETHING" ,in memory of you PAUL our frind and hero WE WILL MISS YOU!
R.I.P
RAGE IN PEACE
thomas fröhlich ,ralf ferchell
and THE BIELEFELD CREW
Subject: Chile siempre recordara a Paul


Author:
Francisco Diaz-Valdes A.
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Date Posted: 05:53:42 03/01/02 Fri
Desde este pais tan lejano, Chile, envio mis condolencias a la familia y amigos de Paul. Otra persona que vivio por y para el Metal... Una verdadera lastima...
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Subject: Lost Friend


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Paul Snow
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Date Posted: 20:26:17 03/01/02 Fri
I've always been a big Exodus fan, but I've never had the oppertunity to know or meet Paul personaly. After reading all the stories and comments people have posted about him, I feel that I've truely missed out. God Bless you Paul.
Subject: farewell


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rude-t
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Date Posted: 16:13:03 03/01/02 Fri
one of the best times in my life was working an Exodus show in Phoenix at the Mason Jar and then partying with the band on the bus all night, it was my only time I ever got to talk to Paul and the band, who I had admired since 85, but I still cherish that night, I hope that heaven is one huge party for you Paul, and I share a drink and others when I join you, you will be missed!

Rude-T,Phoenix AZ
Subject: Cousin


Author:
Pete Arnott
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Date Posted: 10:40:42 03/01/02 Fri
I just heard the other day that my cousin Paul had passed away through he family grapevine. Saddended indeed. We played together as tots. His sister and myself were a few years older but he had cool stuff in his room always to play with. Tragically, his dad died when Paul and his sister were real young and his mom passed away several years later. I had heard of Paul's fame and gifts but we never connected. Thinking back to those innocent times where we ran the hills of Berkeley. Sad and yet remember the sublime innocence.

Bye Paul
Cousin Pete
Subject: The king is gone


Author:
Stephan Klocke
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Date Posted: 07:25:02 02/28/02 Thu
Dear Paul,
I can´t belive that you are gone forever, you leave the world for all the time. Be sure, WE NEVER FORGET YOU. There is a undiscribable emptiness I feel inside. The world lost one of their greatest, a genius man. THE KING OF METAL IS GONE. I hope you hang with Hendrix, Bon Scott, Burton, Schuldiner and Carl Albert and jam Exodus material, like strike of the beast.
Can you see all these E-mails, Paul? All these people, worldwide, love you and that what you stand for. Be sure, your mission was not in vain.
It´s terrible for us that you never come back. We are very proud to call you one of our own.
The Golden Gate will be paint black and the Bay is full of tears. Mann, schreibe ich eine Scheisse, aber das ist echt nicht so einfach wie ich dachte.
A big huge my friend and idol, I hope all your wishes comes true.

THE MUSIC I PLAY `TIL THE END OF MY DAYS WILL BE A TRIBUTE TO PAVEL NICOLAI BALOFF. Rest in Piece
Bielefeld, Germany 28.02.02
Subject: We will miss you Paul Baloff from Exodus


Author:
Lori & Don Meynig
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Date Posted: 15:54:35 02/26/02 Tue
In the spring year of 89 in Guernville, California. Me and my husband has seen the concert of Exodus. Both of us had a blast and we were young then. We have been Metallica Fans for several years now. We have seen Matallica 4 times in concert live when we lived in California. Our prayers and throughts are in our hearts and minds. During this time of saddness. R * I * P * Paul
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Subject: Paul Baloff Rulez!!


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Cristobal Gonzalez
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Date Posted: 18:40:03 02/27/02 Wed
Realmente no se que decir, no podria demostrar solo con miseras palabras toda la pena que siento en estos momentos por la muerte del gran maestro Paul Baloff, !Cómo olvidar esa genial voz del Bonded By Blood!!,ese es, lejos, el mejor disco de Exodus, y uno de los mejores de la historia del Thrash.Ese Disco ha influenciado mi vida rockera desde que por primera vez lo escuche.
Pero, como dice Dream Theater en el Metropolis pt.2:"Remember, the death is not the end,it´s only a Transition......".
Paul Baloff estara siempre en nuestras mentes y nuestros corazones, al igual que otros genios como Cliff Burton,Chuck Schuldiner,Jim Morrison,Randy Rhoads, y muchos otro más.
Un gran saludo de apoyo a Gary Holt,Tom Hunting,Rick Hunolt, Rob Mckillop,Steve Souza!!Recuerden que de una u otra forma a TODOS nos llegara la hora de abandonar nuestro cuerpo....
Gracias, Thanks, si quieres compartir emociones conmigo, escribeme a mi e-mail: chaka_666cl@yahoo.com
Subject: Paul Baloff R.I.P.!


Author:
Philipp Wolter (Bonehouse)
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Date Posted: 08:53:05 02/27/02 Wed
Whaaaat? I´m sitting here in front of my pc - crying! Although I don`t know Paul personally I loved that crazy guy. I saw EXODUS on their first tour over here in germany at October 22 - 1985. That`s a show I think I remember every second from - so intense was it. Paul was such a freak!!! When the band reformed a few years ago I visited 3 european shows and did Paul Baloff somehow wimped out? Fuck no!!!! He was crazier than ever, he looked crazier than ever, he said so many incredible things on stage. For me an idol when it comes to stage performance! 41, that`s a fucking shame1 But I know one thing - I`ll keep him in my heart forever!
Subject: Legends are never forgotten


Author:
Erik (Dopesick)
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Date Posted: 17:09:47 02/26/02 Tue
The first incounter with Paul was at Ruthies Inn in Berkley.
I was pissing when some fucker was trying to piss on my shoes. I waited to see who came out.Instead of coming out the door to the toilet he started riping apart the stall.
I peeked through the krack to see who it was.It was Paul.
We got eye contact he stop made a growl,and continute to thrash the bathroom.I thought to my self this guy is what
metal is all about.Everyone in the heavy music world should
show there respect to this man, innovator,legend,and friend.
Subject: We will miss you Paul Baloff from Exodus


Author:
Lori & Don Meynig
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Date Posted: 15:45:08 02/26/02 Tue
In the spring year of 89 in Guernville, California. Me and my husband has seen the concert of Exodus. Both of us had a blast and we were young then. We have been Metallica Fans for several years now. We have seen Matallica 4 times in concert live when we lived in California. Our prayers and throughts are in our hearts and minds. Paul during this time of saddness. R * I * P *
Subject: tribute


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Stuart Anstis/Bastardsun
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Date Posted: 10:59:13 02/26/02 Tue
I only heard about Paul's passing yesterday and am a little lost for words.
Exodus inspired me when i was a teenager just picking up a guitar,and later i was lucky enough to meet them all in Europe and the US.
Paul was a true metal legend and his contribution to Metal wont fade fast.
I fondly remember the show in germany when myself and Nick Barker had 'Metal Command' dedicated to us.Still one of the fircest shows i evere saw.
I actually have a tear in my eye as i write this,so,one more time........Lets tear it up to Bonded by Blood and burn one for Baloff.
Heres to you.
Subject: Praying


Author:
Ed
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Date Posted: 08:18:17 02/26/02 Tue
Paul you and your family are in my prayers.
Subject: RIP Paul


Author:
John J. Phillips
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Date Posted: 21:20:26 02/25/02 Mon
I'm only 21 today, and had the misfortune of missing out on the early eighties when exodus, and so many other thrash metal bands surfaced, but not a day goes by that I don't regret being born too late, and being forced to become a second-hand spectator to the music and art that I love more than anything in the world. Not an educated person you talk to about thrash won't mention Paul as a pioneer in this style. I find it such a shame that Metallica, a band spawned in a way by Exodus, has watered down. It seemed like only yesterday Paul was rejoining Exodus, and now he has left them for good.
Many tears,
JJP
Subject: Missing the sound of Paul


Author:
Jeebeeten
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Date Posted: 13:17:38 02/25/02 Mon
The early 80's, I was young and restless Far in the NWOBHM and then... MTV... Exodus, Pirahna and Metal command, Live!
Paul preforming on a small stage. I was blown away and bought " bounded by blood" the day after!
I still listen to that album still, a lot, espessially in the car. I was happy He returned on another lesson... But sadly it was for a very short time.
All my support goes to his family and friends, be strong.
RIP, Paul, let'm Rock up there!!!
Subject: influence


Author:
hardy
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Date Posted: 08:11:56 02/25/02 Mon
We heard that Paul died a few days ago, and we can only say, that the world lost a highly remarkeable person, too soon. For me and my bandmates Exodus was and will be always a big influence, their last live output with Paul on vocals is, in our opinion, a milestone in liverecordings, ever. The combination of humour and extreme heavyness combined with very high instrumental standard will hardly be reached again by anyone.To all the people that were directly related to him there is only one thing to say - be strong !
Greetings and cheers from Berlin / Germany
Hardy of BRAINEATERS (www.braineaters.de)
(Please excuse my sick german-english)
Subject: WE MISS YOU


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Rick Fitzsimmons
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Date Posted: 07:06:54 02/25/02 Mon
I can't stop thinking of you , I will always love you and remember the good times we had . YOU FUCKING RAGE PAUL , thank you sooo much for ALL your care and support . You will forever be in our hearts - Your friends , Rick , Dianna , Gene , Mike , the WHOLE MAD AT SAM CREW , RIP bro , we miss you !!!!!!
Subject: Baleia


Author:
GUSTAVO
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Date Posted: 19:45:08 02/24/02 Sun
almost a month after his death and I'm still feel the huge lost. I saw him here at Belo Horizonte (Brazil) at a killing performance after a couple of lousy crappy bands. It was magic, Exodus saved my soul that night. The notice of his death was unexpected and i still remember the weird thing I felt at the moment that I heard of his death... Unfortunatelly, they seemed to be active againg and this shit happened. Steve Souza is good, but Paul Baloff was the master, his voice trully ripped through my ears over the hears, since I was introduced to Exodus. And they all, specially Paul is guilty to give power to at least one anti-social aggressive demented maniac heavy listener i know.
Subject: R.I.P Bro


Author:
Pedro Guerra
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Date Posted: 14:49:43 02/24/02 Sun
I had an unique oportunitty to meet Paul when guys were playing in my hometown (Belo Horizonte - Brazil). I remember just before the concerte I was talking to Paul about Exodus reunioun and the future plans. I can believe Paul is gonne. He was exactly like everybody described him: A nice fucking guy !!!
RIP Bro !!! We'll miss u a lot !!!

Pedro Guerra
Subject: We've lost a metal legend


Author:
Martin Baloch
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Date Posted: 13:53:01 02/24/02 Sun
Unfortunately Im too young to remember the Bay Area thrash scene in the early eighties, but i grew up listening to the products of it (Metallica, Slayer, Exodus, Pantera etc). I couldnt believe the news of the great Paul Baloffs passing.Most of the bands I listen to now still owe a great deal to him and Exodus,and the scene would be totally different without him. I didnt cry when George Harrison died but I did when Paul did. Paul, i may not have known you personally, but I feel like we were bonded by blood.

PAUL BALOFF R.I.P
Subject: Paul you were a Classic!!!!!


Author:
Rick Ratto.. from the Band DIAMOND / TYRANT
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Date Posted: 08:05:37 02/24/02 Sun
Brother what can be said about you??? You were the Maniac we all used to party hard with!! hell man I sang my first JP cover tune at a party you had up at your mom's house up in the Oakland hills!! back in 1981...
" Diamonds and Rust ".....It was me Danny Gill, Mike Skolnick..and all the rest!!.....Your were truly one of a kind!!!..When they made you they didn't break the mold..They lit that Mother Fucker on fire and burned it down!!!

Rest in peace Bro..Much love and respect...



Rick Ratto
Subject: Thank you Paul


Author:
Mike Howells
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Date Posted: 06:53:31 02/24/02 Sun
When I heard you were gone I felt like someone had just shot a bullet through my heart. But then I thought of all the great songs and memorys you gave us, and knew that your spirit will live on forever.Take care Paul
Subject: A Lesson In Violence CD 1991


Author:
deathrasher
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Date Posted: 00:35:14 02/21/02 Thu
Did you guys know that Combat released A CD 1991 by Exodus called A lesson In Violence. There are 3 studio songs with Baloff singing Pleasures of the flesh, braindead and seeds of hate, originally recorded 1986, it was an advance tape before he left Exodus. Those songs rule! And there are 7 tracks live in New York 85 (The Ultimate Revenge gig)That CD was supposed to be an official release by Combat, but the band said NO after the pressings, so I heard Combat had to trash the whole shit, but somehow someone got hold of a couple of hundred copies, that CD is rare as hell!
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Subject: Farewell


Author:
Curt Wilson
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Date Posted: 02:00:19 02/24/02 Sun
I listened to Exodus back in the 80's, Bonded by Blood was a favorite album of the time, I didn't know what it really meant until I listened to Kirk's video tribute to Paul. May the divine source incorporate Pauls essence into all-that-is and may healing be brought forth to those of us left on Earth who are facing the loss.
Subject: Paul Baloff R.I.P.


Author:
Scot Petrie
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Date Posted: 00:09:28 02/24/02 Sun
I would like to express my sincere sympathy to everyone who knew of, and was related to Paul Baloff in some way. I am a Metallica fan but know of Exodus and have heard of them from the hard and heavy video volumn 4 or 5 video compilation and truly respect and admire Paul Baloff's and Exodus' contribution to metal in general. I am only 17 and am far behind as far as late 80's/early 90's metal goes but I know that credit should be given where credit is due. I have grown up on one-hit-wonders as mainstream sensations but have not fallen for the insincerity of this music and how these artists are 100% sell-outs. I love music which reflects a certain emotion given by an artist 110% which Paul Baloff totally and completely did. I love hard rock/metal and salute everyone about to rock - especially Pual Baloff. R.I.P.
Sincerely,
Scot Petrie
Subject: TRUE METAL


Author:
CANADA DAVE
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Date Posted: 20:42:53 02/23/02 Sat
PAUL R.I.P. -YOU WERE TRUE METAL THROUGH AND THROUGH!!!!!
Subject: Paul Baloff


Author:
Tiago Silva
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Date Posted: 20:10:51 02/23/02 Sat
Rest In Peace, mighty Metal Warrior.
Subject: paul baloff


Author:
farron
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Date Posted: 19:51:45 02/23/02 Sat
im in my early 30s and grew up listening to all the great metal acts that were carving out a new style of metal right before our eyes. somthing that i will never forget the energy and passion of those times and bonded by blood was always a fav. and it was beacuse of pauls singing style.it was uniqe and almost scary! he definitly got the vibe across! there was no bullshittin around.while all the band guys are about 10 years older than me they helped me in tough times in my youth to stand up for your self and dont take crap from people when it was uncalled for!!i think now in my band "brandnew2ndhand" an exodus cover is at stake!!
Subject: THRASH METAL


Author:
SEB
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Date Posted: 17:05:38 02/23/02 Sat
I accually never heard of the guy, but im here to pay my respects to him i hate to see a good musician go.
Subject: May all the greatness in your life be relived through your memories


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Kris Denton
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Date Posted: 12:08:32 02/23/02 Sat
I didn't ever get the chance to hear Exodus, Unfortunately there isnt a station here that plays some of the awesome bands that maybe didn't go mainstream or werent that popular among the 'mainstream audience' (Anthrax, Demons and Wizards, Exodus, Flotsam and Jetsam, etc.). I have heard alot of Paul through Metallica, and from that I could feel that he was an awesome guy. After reading the statement from Kirk Hammett on this page, I had to write in. Paul, those who knew you will be that much greater, and have that much more happiness.
Subject: RIP


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Ron Spears
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Date Posted: 09:55:51 02/23/02 Sat
Goodbye Paul,You Will Be Missed!!!!!!EXODUS RULZ!!!!!!

LONG LIVE METAL IN ALL IT'S FORMS

Vvall666
Subject: baloff is god


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jason
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Date Posted: 08:51:19 02/23/02 Sat
bonded by blood probably the best eighties thrash album the live videos they showed back then with the band on a stage about 2 foot wide with baloff going mental it makes my head go crazy dont forget the rest of the band they were brutal
Subject: 1st gig


Author:
Chief
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Date Posted: 01:38:38 02/23/02 Sat
Although I can't remeber the exact date, I do remeber the metal. I saw Exodus with Paul Baloff at the Mason Jar in Phoenix Az, a couple years ago. It was one of the heaviest metal shows I've ever seen at the Mason Jar. And anyone in the Phoenix area can tell, Exodus was one to remember. That was the 1st and only time I saw Paul, and it was one of the best shows I have ever seen. I only wish I could have gotten an autogragh or a picture to celebrate a great vocalist.

RIP Paul. You are One of the greatest!!!!

Chief
Subject: a generation passes


Author:
Digs
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Date Posted: 16:38:14 02/22/02 Fri
Exodus was the very first Thrash band that grabbed me,
It was the mid 80's and I had brought a copy of bonded by blood and it just blew me away.
Your music had a fundamental impact on my life by introducing me to thrash you influenced me to become who I am today.
For that I am extremely thankful.
I only heard about your death today, and it brings great sadness to my heart, I am 29 and I feel that a hidden Icon of my generation has now gone forever.

I hope your music will bring pleasure
to countless other generations as it has done
to mine.

Good luck to a friend I never met.


Digs
Subject: Paul gave us a lesson in violence


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P.J. Oddens
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Date Posted: 11:46:27 02/22/02 Fri
Paul influenced the whole way of singing in real heavy music, such as black and thrash metal. His voice and his approach were the things that made "Bonded By Blood", like he said himself, heavier than time!

Paul R.I.P!


P.J. Oddens - Holland.
Subject: Paul Baloff - Thrash Metal Legend


Author:
TESTAMENT
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Date Posted: 06:19:08 02/22/02 Fri
I would like to say that I will miss Paul Baloff and think of him always as a great frontier in the Metal Music family. I have many fond memories of Paul that I will always cherish. Paul lived, breathed, and ate Metal 100%. He loved the music and all the people, and was always ready for a good time.

The world has suffered a great loss of a wonderful man. R.I.P., Paul.

Your Friend,
Chuck Billy


Pioneers of the Bay Area Thrash Metal genre, Paul Baloff and EXODUS have influenced the metal community worldwide with their debut release "Bonded by Blood". It is and will always be a favorite of mine. My sympathies go out to his family, friends, and bandmates, as we all feel his untimely loss. I/we will miss Paul greatly, especially his stories and hearing him say: "That's so heavy!" Paul was genuinely kind to everyone he met and always made me feel special.

So go now to the metal kingdom in the sky and rest easy...

I will forever remember you!
Eric Peterson
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Subject: Rest in Piece Paul


Author:
Ville
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Date Posted: 06:25:21 02/22/02 Fri
Paul never die in our hearts...
He is maybe gone but never forgotten...
I (WE) will always remember him...
Until we meet... Then we can waste couple of poser´s!!!
They simply can´t headbang!!!
Rest In Peace Paul!!!
Subject: RIP PAUL FROM POSSESSED


Author:
JEFF B. BECERRA SR.
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Date Posted: 15:18:56 02/19/02 Tue
You will be sadly missed. All farewell from all of us in POSSESSED. Life wouldn't have been as crazy without you!
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Subject: OH NOOOOOO


Author:
Daniel the Thrasher
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Date Posted: 05:05:17 02/22/02 Fri
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Paul Baloff no... empity words!!
brazilian thrashers are sad!!!

BOUNDED BY BLOOD AND STRIKE OF THE BEAST
Subject: rest in peace


Author:
patrik from sweden
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Date Posted: 03:42:02 02/22/02 Fri
rest in peace paul.you will be missed.
bonded by blood is one of the best records ever made and another lesson in violence kick some serious ass.
Subject: RIP Paul.


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Rick Black
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Date Posted: 20:59:48 02/21/02 Thu
I remember back in the day seeing Venom and Exodus in Sacramento at the Crest Theater. There wasn't a singer out there that could match the intensity of Paul and his craziness on stage. The metal world has lost another hero. RIP Paul Baloff.
Subject: long live paul


Author:
Michael J. Conley
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Date Posted: 12:48:54 02/21/02 Thu
hi, i can not believe this.me and my buddy's were just sayin how there are no aggressive in your face bands anymore.but at least we had them. you truly will be missed.now you can show them there how you did it here. rock on paul. you will always live on here.
Subject: metal roolz...we´ll miss you


Author:
Alicia
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Date Posted: 12:20:37 02/21/02 Thu
I couldn´t believe what I readed the past day...I ´ve been out and I couldn´t enter in the net so I knew about Paul yesterday.I couldn´t believe it...I´m really sad about and I think the metal adicts like me feel the same.
My deepest and heartfelt regrets.
Paul,your voice and energy will be always with us.We´ll never forget u.
Subject: Condoleances from Belgium


Author:
Edwig 'El Lama' Lameire
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Date Posted: 12:09:04 02/21/02 Thu
I was too young to have witnessed the bloody rise of the early Exodus with Paul, but one thing is sure : even now, "Bonded By Blood" is a thrash metal masterpiece!!!! Mister Paul Baloff ; thanks a lot for all the craziness, and may you find your eternal peace!!!! Edwig from Maldegem, Belgium.
Subject: RIP


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Adam Trust
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Date Posted: 09:19:21 02/21/02 Thu
As a huge metal head and musician myself it hurts me to hear of this tragic death. I didn't know Paul so I can't say much more than Rest In Peace. RIP bro.
Subject: Rest in peace Paul Baloff


Author:
Jörn Dutkowski/Radio Witching Hour
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Date Posted: 07:40:12 02/21/02 Thu
As Exodus have done this eurpean tour after the release of "Another Lesson In Violence" I've done a very funny interview with Paul Baloff in Hamburg for my local radioshow Witching Hour. It was great to meet one of my idols eye to eye. I guess Paul was a cool guy and definitely one of the best (Thrash) Metal vocalists ever. So rest in peace Paul! Jörn on behalf of Witching Hour
Subject: my kiss to you


Author:
hani
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Date Posted: 05:27:50 02/21/02 Thu
I will never forget you .and i always hear your first albums
(metallica)and you will be missed.
Subject: R.I.P. Paul


Author:
Fungus
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Date Posted: 13:37:55 02/20/02 Wed
I just wanted to say Rest In Piece Paul. Your contribution to metal will never be forgotten. Bonded By Blood is one of my favourite albums and one of the records that made me decide to play in a band. My condolences go out to Pauls Family & Friends.
Subject: sorry


Author:
ambo
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Date Posted: 10:14:49 02/20/02 Wed
Hey Bro,
Thankx for the good times. Sorry for spewin in your basement. " Why sooo HEAVY"? Because you made it that way.THANKX4ALL
Hey 2 Cliff. G
Subject: We will always Miss you YOU FUCKING RAGE


Author:
Rick Fitzsimmons & Mad at Sam
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Date Posted: 07:29:46 02/20/02 Wed
Thank you for your insperation and support you gave us . We will always miss you and I will do my part to keep you alive for ever . Thank you for grading our " SLAYER" test and the SMASH IT and FORGET IT mothods of recovery . My world will never be the same again , you touched my soul forever . I love you man ...your forever in our hearts ...........your friends forever , Rick & Mike & Gene
Subject: what can i say?!?!


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Philipp Hron
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Date Posted: 06:19:17 02/20/02 Wed
he will be missed!!! rock on, wherever you are. thanx paul, for your great music and humor. goodbye!
Subject: RIP


Author:
babaruhi
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Date Posted: 06:08:42 02/20/02 Wed
allah rahmet eylesin. (RIP)
Subject: Thanx


Author:
Aristodemo -ITALY-
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Date Posted: 05:48:31 02/20/02 Wed
I have no WORDS to explain my sad & sorrow!!
Thanx FOR ALL YEARS PASSED IN THRASH !
in my mind only one words "METAL COMMAND"

Thanx Paul THANX !! you'll never die
Subject: R I P Paul


Author:
ninad
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Date Posted: 03:23:01 02/20/02 Wed
Thanx For What U did Paul.......I'll Miss U..Till i'll b there...Rest In Peace Brother !
Subject: BONDED BY YOUR BLOOD PAUL !!!


Author:
VICTOR LUDWIG MIRANDA ACEVEDO (PERU)
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Date Posted: 23:17:11 02/19/02 Tue
IT'S REALLY SAD HOW WE'VE LOST A TRUE METAL BANGER,HERE IN PERU MY FRIENDS AND I CAN'T STOP TALKIN' BOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN THRASH WAS THE MOST KICKIN' POSSERS ASS MUSIC ROUND THE GLOBE,AND NOW A BIG PART OF THE WHOLE SCENE IS GONE FOREVER BUT PAULS LEGACY WILL PERDURE IN OUR HEARTS ,THANKS PAUL HERE IN PERU WE'LL REMEMBER YOU.

BONDED BY BLOOD
(YOUR BLOOD PAUL!!)
Subject: A true BANGER


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Ben
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Date Posted: 21:09:08 02/19/02 Tue
I met Paul one night in Petaluma, when Pirahna opened for Skitzo at the Phoenix theatre. After Pirahna's set, I made my way back stage to meet Baloff. Paul was an open guy, easy to talk to. i think I was wearing a GWAR shirt, & he proceeded to tell me the story how he went to a GWAR show, saw one of the members wearing w/ a wolf pelt & skull, & Paul punched the guy out cold. We then had a brief discussion about wolves, & I learned of his love of them. I thought man, this guy not only rages, but is genuine & loyal to his beliefs. A true spirit in his own right. If it wasn't for Baloff & EXODUS, the Bay Area Metal Scene would not have been the true Legend it is now. R.I.P., brother. We will never forget.
Subject: rest in peace....


Author:
GrEG
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Date Posted: 18:50:27 02/19/02 Tue
He is an almost legend now, he will be missed by all. Even though I can still see him in the b.t.m. with metallica, he is still alive in all...

GrEG
Subject: hail paul !


Author:
arash khosronejad
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Date Posted: 07:12:07 02/19/02 Tue
hail paul ! now you can form a band with cliff burton and chuck and play metal in there !!! we (metallica fans) remember your works and respect to you...good bye dear friend !

bye bye bye
Subject: Mexico hailing you,Paul Ballof!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Author:
Victhor L.
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Date Posted: 12:14:12 02/19/02 Tue
Here in Mexico,we felt so bad and sorry about this lost,Paul has taken away one part of each one of us,EXODUS was a evil precursor of the old thrash glory days.I play in a small band in my area,next march 9 we're gonna play a gig in a pub,obiously we dedicate that gig to the memory of Paul!!!!! The scene,for me,is not the same,anymore!!!!
Subject: Thrash or be Thrashed


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neckwrecker
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Date Posted: 12:03:57 02/19/02 Tue
REAL metal shall reign forever thanks to bands like EXODUS. Let us show some respect to the recent deaths of these old school bands who have kept it alive ALL of these years. Plug in your BC Rich, set up that kit, string up yer bass and get back out there. Show respect and keep it alive. It only dies if we let it. If Selloutica won't (and they WON'T) then we will.

NO POSERS!

THRASH OR BE THRASHED!

\m/ \m/

neckwrecker
Subject: A Lesson in Metal


Author:
Knut
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Date Posted: 07:35:14 02/19/02 Tue
When I was 14 years old,a friend of mine came to me, and he had an album in his hands, which would definitely kick ass,he said.It was 'Bonded by Blood'and it absolutely blew me away (and still does).I'll keep this brutal piece of shellac til the day I die.Don't worry, Paul,teach 'em a lesson in metal up there. Knut (Germany)
Subject: Paul


Author:
Gereon
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Date Posted: 06:44:52 02/19/02 Tue
Paul is not dead.EXODUS forever.Please don´t give up!!!
Subject: BRAZIL SÃO PAULO


Author:
CEZAR HEAVY
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Date Posted: 21:07:25 02/18/02 Mon
im born whit exodus!!!!
never forget: paul is paul dead or alive!!!
LONG LIVE EXODUS / THE LAST REAL METAL IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!
Subject: Thrash On!!!!!!!!


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Gloon
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Date Posted: 17:10:56 02/18/02 Mon
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Subject: In loving memory of Paul Baloff


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Antony from Metal Invader & Venom's Legions (Greece)
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Date Posted: 11:22:07 02/18/02 Mon
It's very heavy too loose 2 very important people of the extreme music in only few days. Here in Greece all metalheads will remember you and love you forever. Destruction & Kreator & Sodon played here last Saturday. I am sure that you heard us screaming loud your name when they dedicated songs to you. Rest in Peace ... maybe we meet later....
Subject: POR SIEMPRE


Author:
MAURICIO PENA
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Date Posted: 04:48:06 02/18/02 Mon
Exodus fue un referente obligado para toda opinion sobre la musica metalica, fue, es y sera una influencia para cualquier banda que pretenda denominarse pesada. Y fue el comienzo para muchas otras formas de expresion. Paul Baloff tuvo la energia de crear esta puerta y abrirla para que todos pudiesemos cruzarla. Pudimos volar en la imaginacion de Paul durante nuestras interminables noches de fiesta, alcohol y metal, compartiendo nuestros anhelos de un mundo mas libre y autentico, y llenando nuestro espiritu con la energia que irradiaba en su musica y sus palabras.
Exodus ha escrito un capitulo en la historia de la musica, Paul lo ha hecho en la historia de nuestras vidas.

Nunca te olvidaremos
Por siempre, VIVA EL METAL!!!
Subject: unforgiven


Author:
cebbe...du vet
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Date Posted: 01:20:23 02/18/02 Mon
cebbe:84,02,28




The music lives through generation through generation. you're unforgiven. Idon't think I'll miss you. infact, you have just gone further in the way of life... let's say... we'll see ya on the other side?

In while... thank's for your beutiful music...
//Ps. metallica, when you don't feel to carry on... ill could be a good replacement..! thithi =)
Subject: I will always remember paul baloff .


Author:
phil
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Date Posted: 23:16:09 02/17/02 Sun
I will never forget paul baloff ,every concert I attended I always ran in to paul and gary.They were always cool to me.They even got me in to the sold out VIO-LENCE SHOW AT SLIMS.I will never forget that.From the show at the pound to the show in concord to the show at the covered wagon I had a great time.I will always remember PAUL and the band and continue to support them no matter what there doing.They still sound the same as if they first started years ago .STILL HARD IN HEAVY.hang in there guy's SEE YOU AT THE NEXT SHOW.PHIL FROM SF
Subject: Thrash wil never die!!!


Author:
Thrashard
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Date Posted: 16:33:42 02/17/02 Sun
Hi Paul! Exodus is and will always be one of my favorite bands! Exodus is what Thrash is all about, great drums, heaviest guitar-sound and agressive vocals! Paul, you rule as Thrash's best singer! I still wear my "Bonded By Blood"-shirt, which posers hate to see.

"Bang your head against the stage and metal takes it's price - Bonded By Blood"

I'll keep on thrashin', bangin' and moshin' until i fuckin' die!

"MOSH"
Subject: A lesson in mayhem


Author:
M
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Date Posted: 14:26:37 02/17/02 Sun
I was going to see Paul Baloff for the first time in Anaheim Calf. on Feb. 8, 2002. Paul died almost exactly a week before the show. I was saddened then, and I am even more sad now after reading all these stories posted about Paul. What a truly unique person he was!!! He sounded like a very cool guy who loved to party and enjoy life. I grew up in Southern California (Irvine) and these 2 brothers from Napa (Northern Calif.) got me into Exodus and Mercyfull Fate. There names are Randy and Graham Charles. If you know them, or are them, post a message here with your email (I'll have my e-mail back soon) or just say hi on the site. These 2 guys got me into metal. If it wasnt for them, I wouldnt know Paul Baloff. And for that, I am certain, I would be a lesser of a person.
Subject: Rest in peace Paul....


Author:
Dimitrios Faust
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Date Posted: 11:22:45 02/17/02 Sun
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Subject: Paul Baloff: the greatest


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Steve Hughes
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Date Posted: 00:01:24 02/17/02 Sun
I'm a sixteen year-old wannabe rock star who has been influenced greatly by the thrash tunes from the eighties. Paul Baloff was one of the guys who I thought was awesome. His vocals were as pioneering in the thrash scene as Cliff Burton's bass was, it was as pioneering as Brian Tatler's guitar hooks were. No doubt about it, Paul Baloff was and always will be awesome. His lyrics are legendary. Sometimes his interesting way of viewing the world in the songs on the Bonded By Blood album have inspired me to have a good day that day, or just get back with some loser that pissed me off. That is why I love Baloff like a father. A father of a certain kind of child. A child known as thrash metal. Let us always think of the great master Paul Baloff with a smile because he was only out to have some fun.
We love ya, Paul.
Subject: Paul Baloff


Author:
Jorge Arduz
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Date Posted: 17:26:10 02/16/02 Sat
When I was a child I start lo listen heavy metal, but an older friend give me a tape with "bonded by blood" and I says "Too Faster too ripping"that's musical power, and the voice was powerfull "Bonded by blood" marked my life into the metal
WHEREVER YOU ARE PAUL YOU'RE FREE, BUT YOU WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!!
Subject: Never forget


Author:
Chris Riot
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Date Posted: 15:49:39 02/16/02 Sat
I heard the news last night from a guy in an exodus shirt at a judas priest show in nyc ...at first i thought he was just drunk...and then i learned the truth...the first time i saw exodus was on the reuonion tour in 97 in connecticut....i was 16 years old and couldn't drive so my parents dropped me off by myself.....it was unbelieveable the energy that paul gave off...it's one of my finest memories...exodus' music means so much to me and the respect i have for paul's work is immeasurable...the music was all about being true...not submitting to trends....always be heavy and never give up...even though that's a message for metal, it also works for a lot of things in life.....the music has helped me bring myself up when i was at my lowest.....it gave me the power to fight back when i had no will to.....i thank you paul for all your work and how it has affected my life......and i know paul would want exodus to continue,,,the world needs your brand of aggesive and emotionally charged music now, more than ever......don't let paul's work be in vane....i humblely ask the members of exodus to move ahead and play for paul's memory....he would want that i think....paul, you will be missed.....rest in peace.....
Subject: "ANGRY MUSIC FOR ANGRY TIMES"


Author:
SCOT WALLACE
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Date Posted: 12:19:12 02/16/02 Sat
PAUL BALOFF IS THE MAN OF METAL......I'LL NEVER FORGET THE LAST TWO TIMES I SAW HIM.EVEN THOUGH I NEVER KNEW HIM ON A PERSONAL LEVEL AS A CLOSE FRIEND HE WAS ALWAYS A COOL GUY TO TALK TO.
THE PRE-PARTY @ THE POUND THE NIGHT BEFORE TOTT GIG WAS FUNNY AS HELL.....MY BUDDY HAD TO TAKE A PISS & DID'NT WANT TO WAIT IN LINE INSIDE SO I TOLD HIM TO GO PISS IN THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE NO ONE WAS THERE.
SO.....IT WAS AN EMPTY PARKING LOT.MY BUDDY IS STANDING THERE PISSING WITH NO ONE AROUND.I LOOK BACK 30 SECONDS LATER & ABOUT 6 PEOPLE ROLLED OUT OF A CAR & THEY WERE STANDING THERE WATCHING HIM PISS & LAUGHING @ HIM.....ONE OF THOSE GUYS WAS BALOFF.MY BUDDY REALIZED IT WAS BALOFF & BLURTED OUT WHILE PISSING,& BEING PRETTY DRUNK,"HEY...YOU'RE PAUL BALOFF"! NEEDLESS TO SAY THEY WERE PROBABLY LAUGHING BECAUSE MY FRIEND DID'NT CARE WHO WAS WATCHING HIM OR HE HAD A VERY SMALL DICK & THEY THOUGHT HE WAS FUNNY.
ANYWAY.....BALOFF YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION & LOVED BY MANY MANY PEOPLE.
REST IN PEACE! (AND ONES BEFORE HIM - CLIFF BURTON,GAR SAMUELSON,JAMES LYNN STRAIT & CHUCK SCHULDINER)
- SCOT FROM FRESNO,CA.
Subject: The 1st Time I Meet Paul & Exodus


Author:
Dain
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Date Posted: 11:16:37 02/16/02 Sat
Man it must have been almost 20 years ago now, I was livin in Winnipeg, MB Canada & we were all stoked because Exodus was in town & we were gonna get to hear Bonded By Blood. I'm not sure who or what the fuck up was? the promotor probably cause they never played the gig which was gonna be on a Saturday I think anyway Sunday night rolls around & a friend of a friend says Exodus is still in town at his buddies. Cool, we'll get to meet em at least. We had some beer, a couple bottles & some tasty greens so we head over. I guess the boys saw us comin & they were bored & restless cause I barely made it in the door & some guy I'd never seen before grabs my 40 of Vodka outa my hand & goes to take a swig. I look at em like what the fuck? & he asks kinda after the fact if he can partake. I says sure man go for it & he pounds 4 of 5 oz back. He looks kinda familiar as he passes the bottle back he says thanks man my names Paul. We did the intro thing & shot the shit with the band the gig fell through so they were bored & wanting to get to the next gig but they were happy to see us. They were all nice & cool & not just cause we had booze & weed but I'm sure that didn't hurt. I kinda got to see them jam abit & it wasn't as cool as a gig but it was all right & that's how I met Paul. It's a damn shame about what happened. I was bummed when I heard what happened & it made me think of this for the 1st time in years. Paul was a hell of a nice guy, a little grabby:) but a cool guy, shit they all were seeing as the trip up turned out to be for nothing. I'm listening to Metal Command for the 1st time in a while but I guess Paul's done thrashing here & he's taken his last stand but I'm sure where he is he's still rockin hard. I just hope he waited for the almighty to pass him the bottle.
Probably not:) Rest Easy Paul & the rest of you take care.

Cheers,
Dain
Subject: Rip Paul


Author:
LT
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Date Posted: 11:09:57 02/16/02 Sat
Exodus was a big influence on me growing up in the metal scene, Bonded by blood was one of the 1st albums i ever had. Exodus, Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica all those SF bands started me off when i was a teenager. I'm now 34 & still love the old metal, it rules, nothing will be better. I am a Lead singer in a metal band in NYC, i've been doing it on & off for 17 years.
Paul Baloff is a thrash metal pioneer and i thank him for all the great memories. As Paul would say "METAL RULES!"
RIP Paul
Subject: Rip Paul


Author:
LT
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Date Posted: 11:08:47 02/16/02 Sat
Exodus was a big influence on me growing up in the metal scene, Bonded by blood was one of the 1st albums i ever had. Exodus, Slayer, Megadeth, Metallica all those SF bands started me off when i was a teenager. I'm now 34 & still love the old metal, it rules, nothing will be better. I am a Lead singer in a metal band in NYC, i've been doing it on & off for 17 years.
Paul Baloff is a thrash metal pioneer and i thank him for all the great memories. As Pual would say "METAL RULES!"
RIP Paul
Subject: We will miss you


Author:
andre
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Date Posted: 10:58:05 02/16/02 Sat
I remember seeing Exodus with Suicical tendencies and Pantera and seeing Paul making the fans go crazy and moshing the way we should mosh. He ignited the fans and he was such a great performer. They have taken two excellent frontman with Chuck (death) and now Paul. Rest in peace Paul and you will always live on with the great music that was put out by Exodus.
Subject: Damn


Author:
Neus
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Date Posted: 08:58:17 02/16/02 Sat
Just another person who's gone.
A great loss for the thrash.
I am happy that I still have the album Bonded by Blood, and it is a good memory of Paul.

Rest in Peace.
Subject: RIP((


Author:
Ruslan Ukraine
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Date Posted: 06:22:51 02/16/02 Sat
Very sorry(((
Rest In Peace, Paul...
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