EXHORDER – Part Ways With Founding Guitarist

Vinnie LaBella, original member of legendary metal band EXHORDER, which was formed 35 years ago in New Orleans, is now a former member of the group.

Exhorder have issued the following statement:

“Exhorder and guitarist Vinnie LaBella have mutually agreed to part ways. We wish the best for Vinnie moving forward. Exhorder will continue business as usual, and we are excited to perform our touring and recording obligations for 2020 and beyond. The band can’t wait to see everyone on the ‘Wings Over the USA’ tour featuring Overkill/Exhorder/Hydraform in the upcoming weeks!”

“Formed in the late ’80s out of a common interest in speed and doom metal, Exhorder helped shape the “Louisiana sound,” a common sound shared between many metal bands from the state. By crafting chugging, tight riffs with a rigid structure, Exhorder made quite the local impression with 1990’s Slaughter in the Vatican. Although dismissed by some because of the title and front cover, the album paved the way for Pantera’s Cowboys From Hell and helped turn the thrash genre into a new direction. 1992’s The Law did not have the same effect, and the band eventually split because of the direction vocalist Kyle Thomas wanted to take the music. He went on to form Floodgate with his brother, while guitarist Jay Ceravolo formed Fall From Grace.” – All Music