SODOM - Tapping The Vein (Remastered & Remixed) - 3LP - Red and Black Swirl Vinyl + 2CD Deluxe Hard Bound Book Edition [NOV 15]

2LP - Limited Edition Transparent Red Vinyl featuring the original album remastered under the supervision of former guitarist Andy Brings plus a brand new remix/redux of the album.  

Sodom are a German thrash metal band, formed in Gelsenkirchen in 1981 and are referred to as one of the big four of Teutonic thrash metal, along with Kreator, Destruction and Tankard. Over their 43 year career they have released seventeen studio albums and constantly tour the globe to a rabid fanbase in front of sell out festival and club crowds. They also have a devoted fan club, the Sodomaniacs. Their last studio album charted in Germany at #10.

This is a re-issue of their fifth album, Tapping The Vein which was originally released in 1992 and is hallowed as one of the finest in their extensive catalogue. It was only available on vinyl in limited quantities and has long been deleted, with copies exchanging hands upwards of €400.

The original album has been remastered under the supervision of former guitarist Andy Brings, who has also created a brand new remix of the album with some extra, previously unreleased studio takes from the album sessions. There’s also three full, previously unreleased concerts from the Tapping The Vein tour cycle, including a recording of former drummer, Christian Dudek’s last ever performance with the band in Cologne.

The 24 page, deluxe hard bound book edition contains all five discs plus extensive, new liner notes, alternative artwork, sketches, photos and memorabilia from the bands personal archive.

Double LP edition: contains the studio album remaster and remix.

Triple CD edition: contains the studio album remaster, remix and live in Toyko 1992.

This is the ultimate fan driven reissue of this thrash metal classic from one of the most revered bands of the genre!

Tracklist: 

LP 1 (2024 Remaster)
Side A
1    Body Parts
2    Skinned Alive
3    One Step Over the Line
4    Deadline
5    Bullet in the Head
6    The Crippler

Side B
1    Wachturm
2    Tapping the Vein
3    Back to War
4    Hunting Season
5    Reincarnation

LP 2 (2024 Redux)
Side A
1    Body Parts (2024 Redux)
2    Skinned Alive (2024 Redux)
3    One Step Over the Line (2024 Redux)
4    Deadline (2024 Redux)
5    Bullet in the Head (2024 Redux)
6    The Crippler (2024 Redux)

Side B
1    Wachturm (Redux 2024)
2    Tapping the Vein (Redux 2024)
3    Back to War (Redux 2024)
4    Hunting Season (Redux 2024)
5    Reincarnation (Redux 2024)

CD1 - Live In Tokyo 1992 (plus TTV bonus tracks):
1. Sodomy & Lust
2. An Eye For An Eye
3. One Step Over The Line
4. Deadline
5. Agent Orange
6. Skinned Alive
7. Shellfire Defense
8. The Crippler
9. Bullet In The Head
10. Wachturm
11. Body Parts
12. The Kids Wanna Rock
13. Body Parts (Alt. Remix Version)
14. Wachturm (Alt. Remix Version)
15. Reincarnation (Alt. Remix Version)

CD2 - Live In Düsseldorf 1992:
1. Sodomy & Lust
2. An Eye For An Eye
3. Skinned Alive
4. One Step Over The Line
5. Exhibition Bout
6. Ausgebombt
7. Remember The Fallen
8. The Saw Is The Law
9. Wachturm
10. Bombenhagel