The band's third studio album, 'Persecution Mania', was a pivotal release that saw Sodom fully embrace a more aggressive and focused thrash metal sound, solidifying their place in the genre's upper echelon.
- 'Persecution Mania' was recorded at the Weryton Studios in Munich, Germany. It features guest vocals from Guido from the German thrash band Paradox on the song "Conqueror". The album reached number 8 in the German Metal Rock charts.
- The album's lyrical themes often explored war, destruction, and social commentary, reflecting the turbulent political climate of the late 1980s. This record is often cited as a key influence on the development of the black metal genre, particularly its raw production and aggressive vocal delivery.
- The album was reissued multiple times, including a 1991 release with bonus tracks and a 2000 reissue with an alternate mix. Original pressings of the LP were on black vinyl, with some later pressings appearing on colored vinyl.
Sodom is a German thrash metal band formed in Gelsenkirchen in 1982. They are considered one of the "big three" of German thrash metal, alongside Kreator and Destruction.
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