SODOM ( Heavy Metal , Germany ) Collector's Album Cover Gallery & Information

Sodom is a German heavy metal trio from Gelsenkirchen, formed in 1981. Along with the bands Kreator and Destruction , Sodom is considered one of the "big three" of Teutonic thrash metal. While the other two bands created a sound that would influence death metal, Sodom's music style would greatly influence many late-1980s and early-1990s black metal bands, among others.

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On the discography listing below you will find SODOM ( Heavy Metal , Germany ) vinyl records released during the 1970s and 1980s. For each record you will have the record company's catalognr, album title, year and country of release. Complete information for each record can be viewed by selecting the corresponding links. Albums have been ordered in ascending alphabetical order of the album titles.

Label & Catalogno Band/Performers - Album Title

Steamhammer Orange SPV 08-7596
Sodom - Agent Orange Testpressing

SODOM - Agent Orange ( 1989, West-Germany ) New Web-Page   

Sodom's monumental Gatefold 12" Vinyl LP Album, "Agent Orange," marked a significant chapter in their history as guitarist Frank Blackfire's final collaboration. This thrash metal masterpiece achieved unprecedented success, becoming the first of its genre to secure a spot on the esteemed German album charts. A testament to Sodom's prowess, "Agent Orange" resonates as a seminal work within the thrash metal landscape.

SteamHammer SPV 008 - 76261

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SODOM - Better Off Dead  

"SODOM - Better Off Dead," unleashed in August 1990, epitomizes German Thrash Metal. Produced by Harris Johns, the album's sonic onslaught, recorded in Berlin and mixed in Pulheim, reverberates with raw energy. Released under Steamhammer, it solidified Sodom's dominance in the global metal scene, a testament to their relentless pursuit of sonic aggression.

Steamhammer SH 0061
Sodom - Expurse of Sodomy

SODOM - Expurse of Sodomy (1987)

"Expurse of Sodomy" by Sodom: A thunderous thrash metal EP released in 1986. With blistering riffs, relentless drums, and Tom Angelripper's powerful vocals, this iconic release epitomizes the raw energy and unapologetic intensity of Sodom's sound. From the confrontational "Sodomy and Lust" to the relentless assault of "The Conqueror," prepare to be swept away by this metal masterpiece.

SODOM - The Final Sign of Evil 2LP FOC

Devils Game DG-NR 001
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SODOM - In The Sign Of Evil (1984)

"In the Sign of Evil" is the first official mini-album released by the German Thrash Metal band "Sodom".

Steamhammer SPV 80 -7575
Sodom Mortal Way of Live

SODOM - Mortal Way of Live (1988)

Sodom's "Mortal Way of Life," a live-recorded masterpiece from their 1988 SODOMANIA-Tour, epitomizes the raw energy of German thrash metal. Emerging from Gelsenkirchen, Sodom's meticulous recording process balances live chaos with studio precision. Released in 1988 as a 2x 12" Vinyl LP Album, its iconic cover art and tracks like "Outbreak of Evil" cement its status as a timeless classic, capturing the essence of thrash metal's golden era.

Steam Hammer SH 0084
Sodom - Persecution Mania . "Persecution Mania" is the second album by Sodom. The album marked a drastic change of sound from primitive black metal to thrash metal. As well as defining Sodom's sound, it exemplified the thrash metal genre at a time when it arguably peaked in popularity. The album also bore similarity to the music of fellow German bands such as Destruction and Kreator, and the term "Teutonic" thrash was coined from this.

SODOM - Persecution Mania (1987)

"Persecution Mania" is the second album by Sodom. The album marked a drastic change of sound from primitive black metal to thrash metal. As well as defining Sodom's sound, it exemplified the thrash metal genre at a time when it arguably peaked in popularity. The album also bore similarity to the music of fellow German bands such as Destruction and Kreator, and the term "Teutonic" thrash was coined from this.