Sodom is a German thrash metal band founded in 1981 in Gelsenkirchen and is considered one of the big four of Teutonic thrash metal alongside Kreator, Destruction and Tankard. Over the course of their 43-year career, they have released seventeen studio albums and constantly tour the world in front of sold-out festival and club audiences to an enthusiastic fan base. They also have a loyal fan club, the Sodomaniacs. Their last studio album reached number 10 in the charts in Germany.
This is a reissue of their fifth album “Tapping The Vein”, originally released in 1992 and considered one of the best in their extensive catalog. It was only available in limited quantities on vinyl. The original album has been remastered by guitarist Andy Brings, who has also created a brand new remix of the album with some additional previously unreleased studio recordings from the album sessions. There are also three full, previously unreleased concerts from Tapping The Vein's tour cycle, including a recording of former drummer Christian Dudek's final performance with the band in Cologne.
The 24-page deluxe hardcover book edition contains 3LP & 2CDs, as well as extensive new liner notes, alternative artwork, sketches, photos and memorabilia from the band's personal archive.
The double LP edition includes the studio album Remastered and unreleased remixes.
The triple CD edition contains the studio album Remastered, unreleased remixes and Live in Tokyo 1992.
