Sodom - In The Sign Of Evil Devil's Game DG 001 12" EP
This is the first record released by the label Devil's Game, see the record's catalogno: DG No 001
This is the first record released by the label Devil's Game, see the record's catalogno: DG No 001
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Album Description:
Sodom's first record, "In The Sign Of Evil", released by Devil's Game (DG No 001) in 1984. The album showcases the band's mastery of German Death Thrash Metal, establishing their influential presence in the genre. Sodom's "In The Sign Of Evil" is a seminal 12" EP that encapsulates the essence of German Death Thrash Metal. Released in 1984 on Devil's Game, this record laid the foundation for Sodom's enduring legacy in the genre. The album is the inaugural release (DG No 001) on Devil's Game, featuring a custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics, and band photos. These additional elements contribute to the collector's value of the record, allowing fans to immerse themselves in Sodom's artistic vision. Wolfgang Eichholz, a notable German producer, played a vital role in shaping the sound of "In The Sign Of Evil". Renowned for his work with bands like Destruction and Sodom, Eichholz brought his expertise in production and engineering to this album. His contribution helped capture the raw aggression and intensity that defines Sodom's music. Horst Muller, known as "The Crazy Frog", served as the sound engineer for the album. With an impressive portfolio that includes working with German metal bands such as Destruction, Running Wild, and Celtic Frost, Muller's expertise elevated the production quality of "In The Sign Of Evil". His creative approach and technical proficiency ensured a powerful and impactful sonic experience. The album cover painting, created by Joachim Pieczulski, adds an aesthetic dimension to "In The Sign Of Evil". Pieczulski's artwork depicts a dark and macabre scene, visually complementing the album's intense musical content. The cover art becomes a visual representation of the raw energy and evil themes present in Sodom's music. Released on Devil's Game (DG-NR 001) and published by Edition Jumar Music, "In The Sign Of Evil" solidified Sodom's partnership with the German metal label. Devil's Game, a trademark of SPV, played a crucial role in promoting and distributing Sodom's music to a wider audience. |
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Music Genre: German Death Thrash Metal |
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Collector's info: This is the first record released by the label Devil's Game, see the record's catalogno: DG No 001This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Sodom and photos. |
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Album Production Information: Produced by Wolfgang Eichholz Wolfgang Eichholz is from Germany doing production, engineering and also a musician. Notable he has been producer of several "Destruction" records and has worked with many European Heavy Metal bands during 1984-1988. Some of these bands include: Black Tears, Crack Jaw , Damien, Destruction , Sodom , Sortilège Sound Engineer: Horst "TheCrazy Frog" Muller Horst Mueller - a sound engineer from Germany and has engineered the records of several German Metal bands, notable Destruction, Running Wild, Warrant and the Swiss Celtic Frost band, as well as many others. He has used several different aliases/pseudonyms, aliases used by Horst Mueller include: Horst "Hoddle" Muller, Horst H.I.F. "The Crazy Frog" Muller, Horst "The Only One" Muller, "Mad" Horst Muller Album cover painting by Joachim Pieczulski |
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Record Label & Catalognr: Devils Game DG-NR 001 / Edition Jumar Music / LC 8862 Devil's Game is a Trademark of SPV |
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Media Format: 12" EP Vinyl Record |
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Year & Country: 1984 Made in Germany |
Band Members and Musicians on: Sodom - In The Sign Of Evil |
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Complete Track Listing of: Sodom - In The Sign Of Evil |
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The Song/tracks on "Sodom - In The Sign Of Evil" are:
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| Photo of the German Sodom band on Album's inner sleeve |
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| Note: the above pictures are actual photos of the album and allow you to judge the quality of cover. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
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