SODOM

13th album from 2013 by German Thrash Metal legends SODOM and another strong example of the remarkable consistency that has defined the band's career since its beginnings. Released three years after "In War and Pieces", "Epitome of Torture" found Tom Angelripper, Bernemann and Makka performing at a very high level, delivering a collection of songs that recaptures much of the aggression and rawness of the band's classic era while benefiting from a powerful modern production. More than three decades after its formation, SODOM continued to prove why it remains one of the essential names in European Thrash Metal.

Within the band's extensive catalog, "Epitome of Torture" stands out for successfully balancing traditional Thrash Metal violence with elements rooted in its Speed Metal and Death/ Thrash-influenced past. Rather than relying on nostalgia, the band delivers a direct, powerful and highly effective album filled with sharp riffing, crushing rhythms and the unmistakable rasp of Tom Angelripper's vocals. Regarded by many fans as one of the strongest releases of SODOM's modern era, the album confirms the band's ability to remain relevant and ferocious decades after helping define the German Thrash Metal sound.

Recommended for fans of: KREATOR, DESTRUCTION, TANKARD, ONSLAUGHT, DEW-SCENTED.