Paul Baloff

Quick Facts

Full Name	Paul Baloff
Occupation	Metal Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 25, 1960(1960-04-25)
Age	64
Date Of Death	2002-02-02
Birthplace	San Francisco
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aries

Paul Baloff Biography

Paul Baloff is one of the most popular and richest Metal Singer who was born on April 25, 1960 in San Francisco, California, United States. American metal artist who belonged to the group Exodus from the year 1980 until 2002 when he passed away. The band’s debut album, Bonded By Blood, was released in 1985.

He as well as He and Kirk Hammett were both members of Exodus. were both part of Exodus.

Exodus guitarist Kirk Hammett and Baloff met at a North Berkeley house party in 1981 and became fast friends due to their shared admiration for punk rock and 1970s heavy metal music. Baloff joined Exodus in 1982 as lead vocalist to complete the lineup which included Hammett, guitarist Gary Holt, drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Geoff Andrews.

Exodus recorded their first album Bonded by Blood in the summer of 1984. Audio engineering college student Mark Whitaker, who had attended high school with Baloff, oversaw management and record production for the band at the time. 1984 concert photos from Exodus shows at Aquatic Park’s Eastern Front Metal Festival (with Slayer and Suicidal Tendencies) and Ruthie’s Inn (with Megadeth and Slayer) were included on the album sleeve inserts. Originally titled “A Lesson in Violence”, the album was not released until April 1985 amidst creative and business setbacks. Shortly after touring for Bonded by Blood, Baloff was fired from the band, reason being “personal and musical differences”, although he still had writer credits on their next album Pleasures of the Flesh. He was replaced by Steve “Zetro” Souza, who had previously been the lead vocalist for Legacy, an early incarnation of Testament. Baloff went on to form the band Piranha. He sang in several bands in the San Francisco Bay area like Piranha, Hirax, and Heathen.

He was raised living in Northern California.

Paul Baloff Net Worth

Paul Baloff is one of the richest Metal Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Paul Baloff 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He first came across Exodus band member He first met Exodus member Kirk Hammett in 1981 and became a part of the band that same year. in 1981. He then became an Exodus member the same year.

A memorial concert in Michael’s memory was staged on the Oakland Metro Opera House in 2012.

Paul Baloff (April 25, 1960 – February 2, 2002) was an American singer, most notable for his time in thrash metal band Exodus.

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Who is Paul Baloff Dating?

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On February 4, 2012 a Paul Baloff Memorial Reunion Concert was held at the Oakland Metro Opera House. Former and current members included Kirk Hammett, Rick Hunolt, Gary Holt, Geoff Andrews, Lee Altus, Rob Dukes, Tom Hunting and Jack Gibson. It was the first they have all played together since 1983. The band was confirmed for the Graspop Festival and for the Hellfest in June 2012.

Facts & Trivia

Paul Ranked on the list of most popular Metal Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Paul Baloff celebrates birthday on April 25 of every year.

Top Facts about Paul Baloff

1. Pavel Nicholas “Paul” Baloff was an American singer, best known as the original lead vocalist for thrash metal band Exodus.
2. Baloff joined Exodus in 1982 with guitarist Kirk Hammett, guitarist Gary Holt, drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Geoff Andrews.
3. Exodus released their debut album Bonded by Blood in 1985, which included concert photos from Eastern Front Metal Festival and Ruthie’s Inn.
4. Baloff was fired from Exodus shortly after the album was released due to “personal and musical differences”.
5. Baloff went on to form the band Piranha and sang in various other bands in the San Francisco Bay area.
6. Exodus reunited with Baloff as the lead singer in 1997, releasing a live album and disbanding shortly after.
7. Exodus reformed again in 2001, and Baloff had a stroke in 2002 which left him in a coma and he died soon after.
8. Steve Souza was recruited as the lead vocalist to finish Exodus’ concert commitments
9. In 2004 Exodus released studio album Tempo of the Damned as dedication to Baloff’s memory.
10. In 2008 Exodus released a re-recording of their 1985 debut album Bonded by Blood called Let There Be Blood.
11. In February 2012, a Paul Baloff Memorial Reunion Concert was held at the Oakland Metro Opera House.
12. Current and former Exodus members, such as Kirk Hammett, Rick Hunolt, Gary Holt, Geoff Andrews, Lee Altus, Rob Dukes, Tom Hunting and Jack Gibson, all performed together for the first time since 1983 at the memorial concert.

Why was Paul Baloff kicked from Exodus?

Originally titled “A Lesson in Violence”, the album was not released until April 1985 amidst creative and business setbacks. Shortly after touring for Bonded by Blood, Baloff was fired from the band for “ personal and musical differences “, although he still had writer credits on their next album, Pleasures of the Flesh.

Is Paul Baloff Russian?

A few months later the band decided to get a full time singer in the person of Paul Baloff (of Russian decent ).

Where is Paul Baloff buried?

Paul Baloff. For frequent searchers of Paul’s grave location: Sunset View Cemetery in El Cerrito. Heian Garden, Row 2, Grave 66B.

When did Paul Baloff leave Exodus?

During an appearance on Let There Be Talk, Exodus guitarist Gary Holt talked about the band’s early-day singer, the late Paul Baloff, who was a member of the fold from 1982 to 1986, briefly rejoining the group in 1997 and 2001.

How much is the band Exodus worth?

And today in 2021, the regarded thrash metal band Exodus’s net worth seems to be $33 million.