The band was formed by Tom Angelripper and Aggressor in 1981 in the Western German industrial town of Gelsenkirchen. Initially, they were mostly influenced by bands like MotΓΆrhead, Tank, Raven, and Venom. Sodom's own music style would greatly influence many late-1980s and early-1990s thrash and black metal bands, among others.
They soon found a drummer called Bloody Monster who was, however, quickly replaced by Chris Witchhunter, with whom they released two demos, "Witching Metal" and "Victims of Death" in 1982 and 1984, before signing a deal with SPV GmbH. After a gig in Frankfurt in 1984 (with Destruction and Tankard) Manfred SchΓΌtz of SPV GmbH came to the band and spoke the legendary sentence "You guys are so bad, you will sell a lot of records!". This led to the recording of their debut EP "In the Sign of Evil". Missing was Aggressor, who had meanwhile left the band. He was replaced by Grave Violator (recommended to the band by Kreator's Mille Petrozza), who also wouldn't stay very long. In his place, Michael Wulf joined, just to leave the band shortly after the recordings of their first full-length album "Obsessed by Cruelty" in 1986 to join Kreator (where he would last only one show). Michael Wulf died in a motorcycle accident in 1993.
After "Obsessed by Cruelty" was released, the band abolished their satanic image and replaced it with the (pacifistic motivated) war theme that can be found on most of Sodom's records. With their new guitarist Frank Blackfire, the most legendary Sodom line-up recorded two albums (plus a live album, "Mortal Way of Live", the first of various Sodom releases which had a censored cover in Germany): "Persecution Mania" (wich was the first Sodom album produced by the band's long-time producer Harris Johns, and also had the first cover that featured the band's mascot "Knarrenheinz") and "Agent Orange" (including the single "Ausgebombt"). This album made Sodom the first German Thrash band to ever enter the charts (it reached number 36 on the German Media Control charts).
Blackfire left in 1989 (like Destructor before he joined Kreator) and was replaced by ex-Assassin guitarist Michael "Micha" Hoffmann.
In 1992 Tom fired Chris Witchhunter, who had alcohol problems. Atomic Steif, who would stay in the band until 1996 (and is, like many former Sodom members, still embittered that Tom fired him) became the new drummer.
From 1997 to 2010, Sodom had a consistent lineup consisting of Tom Angelripper, Konrad "Bobby" Schottkowski (Crows) and Bernemann. In 2001 Tom, who meanwhile also released various solo albums as Onkel Tom Angelripper, has been awarded double platinum for more than 1.000.000 sold Sodom albums.
Sodom collaborated with famous German schlager singer/actor Roberto Blanco in 2011, making a commercial intended to raise awareness of Alzheimer's disease. He also joined them on stage at various gigs (including Wacken 2011) for a metal rendition of his song 'Ein bisschen SpaΓ muss sein'.
Current members:
* Tom Angelripper (Thomas Such, Onkel Tom) - Vocals/Bass (Desperados)
* Frank Blackfire (Frank Gosdzik) - Guitars (later Mystic) and Kreator) (1987-1989, special appearance in the December 28, 2006 concert in Bochum, 2018βpresent)
* Yorck Segatz β guitars (2018βpresent)
* Toni Merkel β drums (2020βpresent)
Former members:
* Aggressor (Frank Testegen) - Guitars (1983-1984)
* Grave Violator (Pepi Dominic) - Guitars (1984-1985)
* Destructor (Michael Wulf) - Guitars (later Kreator) (1985-1986) R.I.P. in 1993.
* Assator (Uwe Christophers) - Guitars (ex-Darkness) (on tour in 1986)
* Uwe Baltrusch - Guitars (on tour in 1989/1990) (also in Mekong Delta, later House of Spirits)
* Michael Hoffman - Guitars (ex-Assassin) (1990)
* Andy Brings - Guitars (later Powergod) (1991-1995)
* Strahli (Dirk Strahlimeier) - Guitars (1995-1996)
* Chris Witchhunter (Christian Dudek) - Drums (1983-1992) (see also Destruction and Bathory)
* Atomic Steif (Guido Richter) - Drums (later StahltrΓ€ger and Assassin), ex-Sacred Chao, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Living Death, ex-BrotΓ³s) (1992-1996)
* Bobby Schottkowski - Drums (ex-Crows, ex-Onkel Tom Angelripper) (1997-2010)
* Bernemann (Bernd Kost) - Guitars (ex-Crows) (1996β2018)
* Markus "Makka" Freiwald β drums (2010β2018)
* Stefan "Husky" HΓΌskens β drums (2018β2020)
Official website:
www.sodomized.info
2) οΌ³οΌ―οΌ€οΌ―οΌ were an early-mid 80's Japanese punk group, who played mid-speed hardcore punk. Their style takes cues from The SS, Discharge, Typhus, as well as American hardcore. They have one tape (Sodom & Requiem) and were featured with 7 songs on the ADK Omnibus Vol.1 compilation.
Fansite:
www.sodom.hu
Angel Dust
Sodom Lyrics
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Out on the streets at night
Searching, hoping
For the right connection because I
Need it, want it
You know I've got to have it
Takes me higher
Than anything I know
Angeldust
Need a shot to see me through the day
Angeldust
Want a lot I've got to get away
I live my life
Like there is no tomorrow
Take no chances
I'm drowning
All my sorrows because I
Need it, want it
You know I've got to have
Takes me higher
Than anything I know
Angeldust
Need a shot
To see me through the day
Angeldust
Want a lot I've got to get away
I've got to go
Laughing, crying
Every night and day
I know
You know
That I'm a different man because I
Need it, want it
You know I've got to have
Takes me higher
Than anything I know
Angeldust
Need a shot to see me through the day
Angeldust
Want a lot I've got to get away
The lyrics to Sodom's song "Angel Dust" explore the theme of drug addiction and how it consumes the singer's life. The first stanza shows the singer's desperation as they run and search for the right connection to get their fix. The use of the phrase "takes me higher than anything I know" conveys the power of the drug in the singer's life. The use of the word "angel dust" to describe the drug is interesting because it is a slang term for the drug phencyclidine (PCP). PCP is known for its hallucinogenic effects and was popular during the 1970s and 80s.
The second stanza continues in a similar vein, with the singer needing the drug to get through the day and drowning their sorrows in it. These lines convey a sense of hopelessness and the idea that the drug is the only thing that can make life bearable for the singer. The line "take no chances" also suggests that the singer is aware of the risks involved with drug use but is willing to take them anyway. The last stanza adds a new dimension to the lyrics, showing how addiction has changed the singer's personality. They laugh and cry constantly, suggesting that their emotional state is constantly unstable. The use of repetition throughout the lyrics - "need it, want it, gotta have it" - emphasizes the all-consuming nature of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Living, running
I'm constantly on the move, trying to find something.
Out on the streets at night
I roam the city in search of what I need.
Searching, hoping
I'm looking for something specific that I believe will improve my life.
For the right connection because I
I need to find someone who can help me get what I'm looking for.
Need it, want it
I am addicted to this thing that I'm searching for.
You know I've got to have it
I can't live without this thing that I need.
Takes me higher
This thing that I'm addicted to makes me feel good.
Than anything I know
There is nothing else in my life that feels as good as this thing.
Angeldust
I am addicted to a drug called angel dust.
Need a shot to see me through the day
I need to take angel dust every day to function.
Want a lot I've got to get away
I need to take a lot of angel dust to escape from my problems.
I live my life
I exist day to day.
Like there is no tomorrow
I don't think about the future.
Take no chances
I avoid risks because they might interfere with my use of angel dust.
I'm drowning
I'm overwhelmed by my problems.
All my sorrows because I
The reason behind my problems is my addiction.
Laughing, crying
My emotions are inconsistent.
Every night and day
My addiction affects me all the time.
I know
I am aware of my addiction.
You know
Other people are aware of my addiction.
That I'm a different man because I
My addiction has changed me as a person.
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Written by: A. BRAY, C. LANT, J. DUNN
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@Litazo856
Incredible cover. Pure gold.
@michelpierson1363
Very good cover! Listen to the original!
@alexter-sarkisov8321
when driving 70mph goes down especially well
@jaysin6974
HAIL SODOM!!!
@ianramses4992
Ascension Of The Watchers Angel Dust
@adaasdfas8013
best cover song in metal music
@maxcalavera1540
Deathamphetamine takes me higher.........!!!!!!
@CannibalisticTurd
Aaaayyyeee waddup fellow exodus fan!!!??
@yhoazakura3994
This song is about cocaine
@zararara841
Nah man its about the drug pcp also called angel dust