Since the 80’s, the name of SODOM grew and became a legend, being one of the three most important Thrash Metal acts of Germany along with KREATOR and DESTRUCTION. The level of respect they gathered throughout the years is a consequence of the importance of releases as “Obsessed by Cruelty” (a Thrash/Black Metal that influences many until today), “Persecution Mania” (where the band had a turn into a standard and personal Thrash Metal form) and “Agent Orange” (their most commercially successful album)…

German four-piece speed/thrash metal band, regarded as very influential to the modern black metal scene…

German four-piece speed/thrash metal band, regarded as very influential to the modern black metal scene…

Nearly four decades after the birth of Teutonic thrash legends, Sodom, founder and frontman Tom Angelripper continues to set the standard for the genre. It’s been four years since the band’s previous effort, Decision Day, and album number 16, Genesis XIX marks Sodom’s first as a quartet. The album welcomes the return of lead guitarist Frank Blackfire who last appeared on the band’s second and third albums, Persecution Mania (1987) and Agent Orange (1989). Genesis XIX also marks the debut full-length for drummer Toni Merkel and guitarist Yorck Segatz.

Rock Hard german edition! #402. Includes an exclusive SODOM "A Handful Of Bullets" CD with 5 songs.

One Night in Bangkok is a live album by the German thrash metal band Sodom, Recorded live during the M-16 Asia tour 2002 in Bangkok, Thailand.

German Thrash legends release new EP featuring three brand new tracks to whet the appetite of fans ahead of brand new album that is reportedly on the horizon…