Exodus release the colossal title track from their new album, “Goliath,” out March 20, 2026 via Napalm Records! Unveiled today with an accompanying music video, “Goliath” simmersthe groove with chugging, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from violinist Katie Jacoby, combined with intricate guitars from the legendary Gary Holt.
Even over 40 years after their debut, Exodus steadfastly refuse to compromise with the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark with the same determination they did at their formation. The band’s highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering to date, with several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as vocalist. Secure your copy of “Goliath” now and watch the music video for the title track below!
Exodus on “Goliath” :
“‘Goliath’ is perhaps the heaviest thing we’ve ever done, and certainly the slowest song in our catalog, as close to doom metal as Exodus gets! Just absolute evil, as ominous as it gets, with our friend Katie Jacoby, who put 18 string parts in the middle harmony section, turning the song from pure terror into something beautiful.”
Watch the video for “Goliath” NOW :
Pre-order your copy of “Goliath” HERE
“Goliath” wastes no time proving itself as colossal as its name, with an ominous intro that opens “3111.” An ode to the reign of instability, “Hostis Humani Generis” features a tangible lyrical performance from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before sliding into “The Changing Me”. The track’s opening notes land on chilling rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – combining menace and melody with the clean appearances of guest Peter Tägtgren ( Hypocrisy, Pain ) alongside Tom Hunting and by the end both Peter and Robb are shouting the song.
Harmonic double-axe acrobatics from guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. “Promise You This” incites mosh pit betrayal with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and supercharged solos from Holt and Altus. Tracks like “Beyond The Event Horizon” and “2 Minutes Hate” offer Exodus their signature, deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter featuring one of the album’s grimiest, grooving pit primers – while the undeniably metallic charm with a ’90s tint attacks alongside the unquestionable rhythmic fury of drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson on tracks like “Violence Works”. The nearly eight-minute epic “Summon Of The God Unknown” turns the dangerous record up to the max, setting the stage with a tremendous introductory passage before traversing a varied run of drawn-out riffs and heavy metal melodies. The powerful closer “The Dirtiest Of The Dozen” wraps the album in a manic high, showcasing Exodus at their best on all instruments. Blended dueling solos, an isolated bass run, strict drumming dexterity and a mix of harsh vocal passages and sharp slogans combine to serve as yet another characteristic example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.
Produced by Exodus, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis ( Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath ), “Goliath” shines with the explosive authenticity that has distinguished Exodus from their peers for ages since the release of their debut, the groundbreaking 1985 thrash album, “Bonded By Blood.” 40 years later, Exodus steadfastly refuse to compromise with the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark with the same determination as at their formation.
Exodus on the new album “Goliath” :
” Are we excited about this album? That’s an understatement. We gave everything we had to this album (and it’s 80% complete, but we’ll leave that discussion for another day!) and it’s one of our achievements we’re proud of. Highly collaborative, the most band-centered album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and simply amazing on all counts. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow down!”
“Goliath” tracklisting:
1 3111
2 Hostis Humani Generis
3 The Changing Me (feat. Peter Tägtgren)
4 Promise You This
5 Goliath (feat. Katie Jacoby)
6 Beyond The Event Horizon
7 2 Minutes Hate
8 Violence Works
9 Summon Of The God Unknown
10 The Dirtiest Of The Dozen
“Goliath” will be available in the following formats:
- 2-LP Gatefold PICTURE with 12-inch booklet
- Gatefold Liquid Purple Rain double record with 12″ Booklet, Certificate of Authenticity (available exclusively via Napalm Records Mailorder) – limited to 200 copies
- 2-LP Gatefold Marbled Viola, Blue including 12″ Booklet (available exclusively via Napalm Records Europe Mailorder) – strictly limited to 700 copies
- 2-LP Gatefold Marbled Orange, Red with 12″ Booklet (available exclusively via Napalm Records North America Mailorder) – strictly limited to 500 copies
- 2-LP Gatefold Solid Red (available exclusively via Indie Market, USA) – strictly limited to 1000 copies
- 2-LP Gatefold Glow in the Dark White (available exclusively via EMP) – strictly limited to 300 copies
- 2-LP Gatefold Solid Yellow
- 2-LP Gatefold Black
- Cardboard set (embossed), with CD, band poster, cover flag, guitar picks, patch (available exclusively via Napalm Records Mailorder) – strictly limited to 1000 copies
- 1-CD Digital sleeve
- Ltd. 1MC (Red transparent / yellow print) (available exclusively via Napalm Records Mailorder) – strictly limited to 300 copies
- Digital Album
Exodus Live 2026
Canadian tour with Megadeth, Anthrax – We will do VIP meet-and-greets
- 18/02/26: Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
- 20/02/26: Calgary, Alberta @ Scotiabank Saddledome
- 21/02/26: Edmonton, Alberta @ Rogers Place
- 22/02/26: Fort McMurray, Alberta @CNOOC Field House #
- 24/02/26: Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
- 25/02/26: Winnipeg, Minneapolis @ Canada Life Centre
- 26/02/26: Thunder Bay, Ontario @ Thunder Bay Amphitheatre #
- 28/02/26: London, Ontario @ Canada Life Place
- 03/01/26: Ottawa, Ontario @ Canadian Tire Centre
- 03/03/26: Halifax, New York @ Scotiabank Centre
- 03/04/26: Moncton, NB @ Avenir Center
- 03/06/26: Quebec, QC @ Videotron Centre
# without Megadeth
EU/UK tour with Kreator, Carcass, Nails
- 20.03.26 PT – Lisbon / MEO Arena
- 22.03.26 ES – Madrid / Palacio Vistalegre
- 24.03.26 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris
- 25.03.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
- 27.03.26 United Kingdom – London / O2 Academy Brixton
- 28.03.26 United Kingdom – Manchester / O2 Apollo Manchester
- 29.03.26 United Kingdom – Glasgow / O2 Academy Glasgow
- 31.03.26 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
- 01.04.26 CH – Zurich / Hall 622
- 03.04.26 NL – ‘s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) / Brabanthallen
- 04.04.26 DE – Essen / Grugahalle
- 05.04.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
- 07.04.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
- 08.04.26 SI – Ljubljana / Media Center
- 09.04.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
- 10.04.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
- 11.04.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
- 12.04.26 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlín
- 13.04.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
- 15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / COS Torwar
- 17.04.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselparkhalle
- 18.04.26 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
- 20.04.26 LV – Riga / Palladium
- 21.04.26 FI – Helsinki / Black Box Finland OY
- 23.04.26 NO – Stockholm / Annexet
- 24.04.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
- 25.04.26 DK – Copenhagen / Poolen
US tour with Sepultura
- 29/04/26: Montclair, New Jersey @ The Wellmont
- 05/01/26: Montreal, Quebec @ MTELUS
- 05/02/26: London, Ontario @ London Music Hall
- 05/04/26: Detroit, Michigan @ Royal Oak Theatre
- 05/05/26: Louisville, Kentucky @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
- 05/06/26: Nashville, Tennessee @ Brooklyn Bowl
- 05/07/26: Atlanta, Georgia @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
- 05/08/26: New Orleans, Louisiana @ The Civic Theatre
- 05/11/26: Charleston, South Carolina @ Charleston Music Farm
- 05/12/26: Greensboro, North Carolina @ Piedmont Hall
- 13/05/26: Reading, Pennsylvania @ Reverb
- 15/05/26: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
- 17/05/26: Milwaukee, Wisconsin @ The Rave
- 19/05/26: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
- 21/05/26: Denver, Colorado @ Ogden Theatre
- 22/05/26: Salt Lake City, Utah @ The Depot
- 23/05/26: Boise, Idaho @ Shrine Social Club
- 25/05/26: Las Vegas, Nevada @ House Of Blues
- 26/05/26: San Diego, California @ The Observatory North Park
- 28/05/26: Berkeley, California @ UC Theatre
- 29/05/26: Los Angeles, California @ The Wiltern
Exodus are:
Tom Hunting – drums
Gary Holt – guitars
Jack Gibson – bass, backing vocals
Lee Altus – guitars
Rob Dukes – lead vocals
