Persecution Mania

Persecution Mania

Persecution Mania

Track Listings
 
1. Nuclear Winter
2. Electrocution
3. Iron Fist
4. Persecution Mania
5. Enchanted Land
6. Procession to Golgatha
7. Christ Passion
8. Conjuration
9. Bombenhagel
10. Outbreak of Evil
11. Sodomy and Lust
12. Conqueror
13. My Atonement

Persecution Mania,Sodom,Roadrunner Records,Death Metal/Black Metal,Heavy Metal,Rock,Speed Metal,Thrash
Persecution Mania/In the Sign of Evil/Obsessed by Cruelty
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Search out Obsessed on vinyl
  • You Can't Get a Better Deal Than This
  • Germans f*ckin rule
  • Three of the Best 80's Thrash Albums
  • Hardcore Thrash/Death these albums are brutal and they rule!
 Persecution Mania/In the Sign of Evil/Obsessed by Cruelty
Sodom
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv]
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004U0SE
Release Date: 2000-07-25

Tracks:

  1. Nuclear Winter
  2. Electrocution
  3. Iron Fist
  4. Persecution Mania
  5. Enchanted Land
  6. Procession To Golgotha
  7. Christ Passion
  8. Conjuration
  9. Bomhenhagel
  10. Outbreak Of Evil
  11. Sodomy And Lust
  12. The Conqueror
  13. My Atonement

Tracks:

  1. Outbreak Of Evil
  2. Sepulchral Voice
  3. Blasphemer
  4. Witching Metal
  5. Burst Command Til War
  6. Deathlike Silence
  7. Brandish The Sceptre
  8. Proselytism Real
  9. Equinox
  10. After The Deluge
  11. Obsessed By Cruelty
  12. Fall Of Majesty Town
  13. Nuctemeron
  14. Pretenders To The Thrown
  15. Witchhammer
  16. Volcanic Slut
  17. Bonus Track
  18. Bonus Track
  19. Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Search out Obsessed on vinyl.......2005-01-08

Whilst these are great to own on CD it's unfortunate that SPV/Steamhammer has done it so cheaply and with scant care for the originals. On Obsessed By Evil the track listing is completely wrong.Intros which are not separate songs are counted as songs (for example Outbreak Of Evil, a 4 and a half minute song comes up as only the 14 second intro).Furthermore, the last track, Volcanic Slut isn't even on the CD!!! The only reason I worked this out is cos I have the LP. The sooner someone reissues this properly the better.

5 out of 5 stars You Can't Get a Better Deal Than This.......2004-10-24

"In the Sign of Evil" and "Obssessed..." are the only albums before Bathory's "Under the Sign of the Black Mark" that can be construed as proto-black metal. The vocals, atmosphere, and attitude in general have to be experienced, for anyone to understand truly what "dark music" means. Alternately despairing, inspiring, enraging...this is hard to top.
"Persecution Mania" steps all over Slayer's "Reign in Blood".
Look at it that way...

5 out of 5 stars Germans f*ckin rule.......2004-08-25

They got the thrash down,they got great drumming,and the monstrous voice is a fantastic diabolic touch.A long and dark walk through the world of Sodom.Overlooking this album would be your first mistake as a thrasher.Bobenhagel and Christ Passion-the key tracks.

5 out of 5 stars Three of the Best 80's Thrash Albums.......2004-06-27

While others have disappeared, changed beyond recognition, or just started, Sodom was one of the pioneers and remains true to their roots to this day. One of the "big 3" of German thrash with Kreator and Destruction, Sodom pumps big sound as a 3-piece. Motorhead and Venom influences are quite prevalent on these, their first three albums. The albums were originally released in the following order (and unfortunately they appear in order of production quality in this package--best to worst):

IN THE SIGN OF EVIL (1984) - debut EP. Extremely evil sounding with lots of heavy breathing and grunting. Somewhat juvenile, but a very powerful, fast album that sets the tone for thousands of future death metal bands, most notably Sepultura. The production quality is excellent. Witchhunter's drumming is insane--galloping double-bass with amazing solos at nearly every time change.

OBSESSED BY CRUELTY (1986) - first full length album. This is what should be the band's best album, had it not been for the production. In fact, it could have been one of the best thrash albums of all time. Once again, Witchhunter's drumming is excellent--he traded-in some of the solos for tighter, faster sound. Unfortunately, the drums are the only instrument that even sound half decent. The guitar work is excellent with lots of good hooks, but with the overall tinny sound, the guitar is often lost to a hiss heard over the entire album. The vocals sound distant and were poorly mixed. I can't wait for the day that Sodom returns to the studio to rerecord this masterpiece and do it the justice it deserves.

PERSECUTION MANIA (1987) - this one put Sodom on the map. By most fans, this is their number one album, with the followup "Agent Orange" being a close and very similar sounding second. Produced by the thrashmaster Harris Johns (also known for his work with Helloween, Coroner, Kreator and Voivod). Witchhunter once again tames his drumming for a slightly slower, more consistent tempo and new guitarist Frank Blackfire lends the band a Motorhead-esque full sound that they continue to churn out today. Definitely one of the top ten albums every thrash fan should own. The "Expurse of Sodomy" EP bonus tracks (Sodomy and Lust, Conqueror and My Atonement) typically packaged with "Persecution.." are present and are the pinnacle of this collection, combining the brutally evil early sound with Persecution production quality.

5 out of 5 stars Hardcore Thrash/Death these albums are brutal and they rule!.......2004-04-24

This is a 2-cd set with 2 albums on the first cd and one one the other. The first cd with In the Sign of Evil is the Harder of the two with songs like blasphemer and witching metal sounding like prototype death metal. The songs on these cd's are some of the fastest thrash around, think beneath the remains sepultura style maybe even faster, the only thing that kind of sucks is Tom angelrippers voice back then was kind of weird. His voice is way better now. Trust me, his voice isn't as bad as like Steve Souza's or anything and it won't keep you from enjoying the hell out of these two cd's. 5 stars for some of the fastest hardest thrash around.
Persecution Mania
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Sodom's finest
  • BRILLIANT THRASH FOR THE THINKING METAL FAN
  • CLASSIC GERMAN BLACK THRASH!!!!!
  • Sodom Best, German Thrash Classic!
  • Sodom - 'Persecution Mania' (SPV)
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Manufacturer: Spv Germany
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000073Y6
Release Date: 1995-03-15

Tracks:

  1. Nuclear Winter
  2. Electrocution
  3. Iron Fist
  4. Persecution Mania
  5. Enchanted Land
  6. Procession To Golgotha
  7. Christ Passion
  8. Conjuration
  9. Bomhenhagel
  10. Outbreak Of Evil
  11. Sodomy And Lust
  12. The Conqueror
  13. My Atonement

Album Description

1987 album by the German death/ thrash metal trio. 13 tracks.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sodom's finest.......2007-01-09

This is a great album. It's very speed metally, and the songs are memorable. I recommend this for fans of, let's say, Slayer's Reign in Blood.

5 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT THRASH FOR THE THINKING METAL FAN.......2006-01-16

absolute gem of a thrash band, so much to say lyrically and musically. these guys have always been a breath of fresh air choosing to stay away from the generic stereotypes of metal like the cheesy evil obsessed and laughable satan references. much of their material stems from the sins of WAR and much more relevant topics. oh ya, they also kick ass, hope you have forgiving neighbours. play it loud, cheers

5 out of 5 stars CLASSIC GERMAN BLACK THRASH!!!!!.......2005-10-17

SODOM came right back after ''OBESSED..'' with a much better offering!!

This is based around WAR and not SATAN this time(the band killed off all satanic lyric's at this stage)

Some of the best METAL song's you will ever hear!!!!!!
''CHRIST PASSION''
''NUCLEAR WINTER''
''PERSECUTION MANIA''..etc!

This re-release has killer bonus song's.. so BUY IT UP!!!!!!

ANOTHER ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVE ALBUM's...I RECEMOND YOU NOT BUY IT POSER!!!!!! ONLY FOR THE TRUE METAL FAN's..most own this by now as well!!!!!

''LIVING IN A LAND OF PROMISE''

I AM FORVER IN PERSECUTION MANIA!!!!!!! CULT!!!!!!!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Sodom Best, German Thrash Classic!.......2005-07-03

Persecution mania is a Thrash Classic,
It's one of the most Evil Thrash Metal album I ever heard!
Even Many other black metal bands don't as evil as Sodom,
Those raw recording,
Raw, Simple and fast guitar riff, Satan and Evil image*,
[*songs like Christ Passion, Outbreak of Evil]
With Tom Angelripper demon like Voice!
It's like a primitive form of Black Metal!

Nuclear Winter, Persecution Mania,
Christ Passion, Outbreak of Evil and
Sodomy and Lust are The standout in this album,

Nuclear Winter and Persecution Mania just two classic Sodom songs.

Christ Passion and Sodomy And Lust just some of the most evil moment from Sodom,
Plus Sodomy and Lust got some Most Evil and Best Guitar Riff I ever heard!

Outbreak of Evil is The most simply song I ever heard,
I'm sure who plays guitar for 2 months is already know how to play the whole song,
But it's simply amazing!!!
Very great song and Evil as Hell!

Many people talk about Persecution and Agent Orange,
which one is better?
Agent Orange got more heavy clean production,
Songs Sounds More complex, Intense and Aggressive,
Persecution Mania Sounds more raw and Evil!
Well, Both are Masterpiece and I love them all!!!

Together with Kreator Pleasure To Kill are two of the most Raw Thrash Classic from Germany!
A MASTERPIECE!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Sodom - 'Persecution Mania' (SPV).......2005-04-03

Probably one of the planet's unholiest bands,that for sure.Didn't even know until recently that these scream-until-you're-dead black metal merchants were even still together.This CD is the band's second effort and maybe one of their best to date.Tracks that about made my wall clock fall were "Nuclear Winter","Outbreak Of Evil",their Motorhead cover "Iron Fist","My Atonement" and "The Conqueror".Line-up:Angel Ripper-bass&vocals,Aggressor-guitar&vocals and Witch Hunter-drums.I'm assuming these aren't their REAL names.Should appeal to fans of Forbidden,Exodus,Onslaught,S.O.D. and King Diamond.
Persecution Mania
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    		Persecution Mania
    Sodom
    Manufacturer: Roadrunner Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00008FPNR
    Release Date: 1992-07-15

    Tracks:

    1. Nuclear Winter
    2. Electrocution
    3. Iron Fist
    4. Persecution Mania
    5. Enchanted Land
    6. Procession to Golgatha
    7. Christ Passion
    8. Conjuration
    9. Bombenhagel
    10. Outbreak of Evil
    11. Sodomy and Lust
    12. Conqueror
    13. My Atonement
    Persecution Mania//Obsessed By Cruelty
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Sodom's classic material
    		 Persecution Mania//Obsessed By Cruelty
    Sodom
    Manufacturer: Steamhammer
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004U55Z
    Release Date: 2005-03-01

    Tracks:

    1. Nuclear Winter
    2. Electrocution
    3. Iron Fist
    4. Persecution Mania
    5. Enchanted Land
    6. Procession To Golgatha
    7. Christ Passion
    8. Conjuration
    9. Bombenhagel
    10. Outbreak Of Evil
    11. Sodomy & Lust
    12. Conqueror
    13. My Atonement
    14. Outbreak Of Evil
    15. Sepulchral Voice
    16. Blasphemer
    17. Witching Metal
    18. Burst Command Til War
    19. Deathlike Silence
    20. Brandish The Sceptre
    21. Proselytism Real
    22. Equinox
    23. After The Deluge
    24. Obsessed By Cruelty
    25. Fall Of Majesty Town
    26. Nuctemero
    27. Pretenders To The Throne
    28. Witchhammer
    29. Volcanic Slut

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Sodom's classic material.......2001-03-13

    Sodom are arguably the most important thrash band to come out of Europe. Over the years, they have released many recordings, some of which have been quite mediocre. Right here, however, you have a collection which features the four major recordings which set a fundamental standard for European metal. The "Obsessed by Cruelty" disc also has the 5-song "In the Sign of Evil" ep, one of the great early pieces of black metal. The release of the "Persecution Mania" lp saw the emergence of the tight thrash sound that Sodom is known for ( it also has a kick ass Motorhead cover). On that same disc, there are bonus tracks from the "Expurse of Sodomy" ep ( possibly the best songs they've ever written). Unless you're a particular fan of this band, you could do without buying all of Sodom's stuff. The music on these two discs, however, is absolutely essential. These early Sodom releases, along side of the classic Celtic Frost and Possessed albums, provided a massive influence for the majority of death and black metal bands that are out now. Anyone with even a passing interest in extreme metal should own this.
    Persecution Mania / Obsessed By Cruelty [Limited Edition Reissue]
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      		Persecution Mania / Obsessed By Cruelty [Limited Edition Reissue]
      Sodom
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