Former EXODUS vocalist Steve "Zetro" Souza has stated he has "no desire" to ever sing with the band again, closing the door definitively on a potential fourth reunion with the Bay Area thrash legends. Speaking candidly on his podcast, Zetro reflected on his long and turbulent history with the band: "This was the third time that I had joined the band, so I think it would be a bit redundant to try to do this again. I gave it everything I had each time, and each time it ran its course."
Souza's relationship with EXODUS has been one of the most storied revolving doors in thrash metal history. He first joined the band in 1986, replacing original vocalist Paul Baloff, and fronted EXODUS through their classic late-'80s period including the albums "Pleasures of the Flesh" and "Fabulous Disaster." After departing in 1993 and being replaced by Rob Dukes, Souza returned in 2014 for a productive run that yielded "Blood In Blood Out" and "Persona Non Grata" — both well-received by fans and critics.
His most recent departure came following the band's decision to bring back Rob Dukes, with guitarist Gary Holt citing creative and touring commitment differences as the primary factors. Holt has spoken diplomatically about the split, praising Souza's contributions while noting that the band needed a vocalist willing to commit fully to the demanding touring schedule required to support the upcoming "Goliath" album cycle.
Souza, for his part, appears at peace with the decision. He continues to perform with his other projects and has spoken positively about his time with EXODUS, even while making clear he has no interest in going back. "I have no ill will toward anyone in that band," he said. "They're brothers to me, always will be. But that chapter is closed." For EXODUS fans, the revolving vocalist saga appears to have reached its final chapter, with Dukes now firmly established as the voice of the band's current and future iterations.