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SODOM Issue Official Lyric Video For Title Track Of ‘Bombenhagel’ EP
August 20th, 2021

Gelsenkirchen, Germany-based thrash metal band Sodom have released an official lyric video for the title track of thier latest EP Bombenhagel. Created by Ingo Spörl (Hard Media), the clip can be viewed below.

‘Bombenhagel’ is a new rendition of the song that first appeared on the band’s second full-length studio album Persecution Mania (1987). Speaking about the new version, frontman Tom Angelripper said: “I wanted a recording of our old classic by the new line-up. Of course that was really special with a drummer such as Toni [Merkel] and two stringsmen. This new arrangement of our anthem definitely holds a few surprises in store.”

The track features a guitar solo courtesy of Harris Johns, who as a producer also guested on the Persecution Mania version of ‘Bombenhagel’: “Harris practically insisted on contributing a special kind of solo, in line with his outstanding skill. Naturally, that’s been a real pleasure for us because we’re all aware of what he has done for us. Without Harris, Sodom wouldn’t be where we are today.”

Sodom issued three-song EP Bombenhagel on August 20th, 2021 via SPV / Steamhammer.

Tom Angelripper commented: “Originally we had planned to bring out the record in time for this year’s summer festival season, including a sticker with all confirmed tour dates. Of course, the way it looks at the moment, all festivals will be postponed until 2022. But the EP will be released anyway, as a sign of life. As a signal to our fans: We’re still around! The story continues.”

The track listing is as follows:

01. ‘Bombenhagel’
02. ‘Coup De Grace’
03. ‘Pestiferous Posse’

Sodom’s line-up is as follows:

Tom “Angelripper” Such (vocals and bass, Onkel Tom)
Frank “Blackfire” Gosdzik (guitar, ex-Kreator / Assassin)
Yorck Segatz (guitar)
Toni Merkel (drums, Sabiendas / Big End Bolt)

Sixteenth studio record Genesis XIX was released in November 2020 via SPV / Steamhammer.

Promotional photograph by Moritz “Mumpi” Künster (Monsterpics).