SODOM · Tapping The Vein | 3CD

Triple CD edition cotaining studio album, remastred, several remixes and live in Tokyo 1992.

Background information about 'Tapping The Vein'

"Tapping The Vein" by Sodom stands as a pivotal release in the thrash metal canon, originally emerging as a forceful expression of raw energy and unrelenting aggression. This 2024 expanded edition revitalizes the classic album with a meticulous remaster that brings clarity and depth to its ferocious soundscapes. Three CDs offer not only the original album in pristine condition but also a bold redux featuring previously unreleased and alternative takes that showcase the band's dynamic range and studio prowess. Complementing these is a live recording from Tokyo in 1992, capturing the band at a peak performance, electrifying their audience with unyielding intensity.

The inclusion of a 24-page booklet filled with new liner notes, interviews, and rare photographs adds a rich narrative context to the sonic experience, illuminating the creative process and legacy of one of thrash metal's legendary acts. The album's tracklist delivers a relentless barrage of relentless riffs and pounding rhythms, with standout tracks like "Body Parts" and "Bullet In The Head" reaffirming Sodom's uncompromising musical identity. This comprehensive package is a definitive collector's item, essential for both longtime fans and newcomers eager to explore the depths of thrash metal's influential history.

For fans of:
Kreator, Destruction, Exodus

Track listing

CD1: Tapping The Vein (2024 remaster)

1. Body Parts
2. Skinned Alive
3. One Step Over The Line
4. Deadline
5. Bullet In The Head
6. The Crippler
7. Wachturm
8. Tapping The Vein
9. Back To War
10. Hunting Season
11. Reincarnation

CD 2: Tapping The Vein (Remix) previously unreleased

1. Body Parts
2. Skinned Alive
3. One Step Over The Line
4. Deadline
5. Bullet In The Head
6. The Crippler
7. Wachturm
8. Tapping The Vein
9. Back To War
10. Hunting Season
11. Reincarnation
12. Body Parts (Alt. Remix Version)
13. Wachturm (Alt. Remix Version)
14. Reincarnation (Alt. Remix Version)

CD 3: Live In Toyko 1992 previously unreleased

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

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstraße 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: umusic.com