Tom Hunting, founding member and drummer of US thrash metallers Exodus, has rejoined the band after a two years break. This marks the end of the group\'s collaboration with Paul Bostaph. Exodus guitarist Gary Holt announced this breaking news as follows: \"I’d like to take a moment here and welcome back Tom Hunting to the drum throne of Exodus. It was always understood that when and if Tom was ever ready to resume his drumming duties for the band his seat would be waiting.\"
According to Gary Holt, Paul Bostaph has no mixed feelings about it, as he new the deal from the first day on:
\"Paul always knew this, and was the first to say it upon joining the band. Paul and Tom always have been good friends and we, as a band, cannot thank Paul enough for his services on \"Shovel Head\" and all subsequent tours. We had a great time, and kicked many asses along the way. Paul has given this reunion his whole endorsement with no mixed blessings, and is happy to see Tom back in the fold. Now someone may just become the luckiest suckers in the world, because one hell of a drummer is on the market!\"
Hunting founded Exodus in 1980 along with current Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett. The drummer left the group in 1989, only to return in 1997. He parted ways with Exodus in 2005 again, but has now rejoined the fold once again.
Exodus will be hitting the studio mid- May with producer Andy Sneap, who also produced the group\'s latest release, \"Shovel Headed Kill Machine\".
