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 Motörhead, 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 Schütz 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 Spaß 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, 2018–present)
* Yorck Segatz – guitars (2018–present)
* Toni Merkel – drums (2020–present)
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 Stahlträger and Assassin), ex-Sacred Chao, ex-Holy Moses, ex-Living Death, ex-Brotós) (1992-1996)
* Bobby Schottkowski - Drums (ex-Crows, ex-Onkel Tom Angelripper) (1997-2010)
* Bernemann (Bernd Kost) - Guitars (ex-Crows) (1996–2018)
* Markus "Makka" Freiwald – drums (2010–2018)
* Stefan "Husky" Hüskens – drums (2018–2020)
Official website:
www.sodomized.info
2) ＳＯＤＯＭ 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
Body Parts
Sodom Lyrics
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Nothing is impossible
Wonders of technology
We got plastic surgery
Organ trading is of use
Unavoidable the abuse
Need some lungs and need some hearts
Body parts
Bodies damaged after a crash
Transplanting skin to your flesh
That's no minor injury
This is plastic surgery
Rich and infamous bastard
You got a chance to survive
Replacing your diseased parts
Recover and stay alive
Body parts
Life is what you wanna buy
Unknown victims have to die
New organs is what you need
Nothing justified the deed
Business of false doctrine
Everything is possible
Wonders of technology
Because we got plastic surgery
The lyrics to Sodom's song "Body Parts" seem to be commenting on the negative effects of modern technology on society. The first verse describes the business of false doctrine and the wonders of technology, which sets up the idea that people are trying to achieve the impossible by relying on technology. The chorus, "Body Parts," refers to the idea of using different parts of the body to create a new, "perfect" human.
The second verse mentions the unavoidable abuse of organ trading and implies that people are using this practice to acquire new organs for cosmetic reasons, not just for medical necessity. This is followed by a description of how plastic surgery is used to repair damaged bodies after an accident. The final verse seems to criticize people who are willing to replace their diseased parts with new organs, regardless of the cost.
The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of perfection through technology is ultimately futile and unethical. Instead of embracing the flaws that make us human, people are trying to create a false sense of perfection through science. Overall, "Body Parts" is a commentary on the dangers of becoming too dependent on technology and the importance of accepting our imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
Business of false doctrine
Deceptive teachings in the field of medicine
Nothing is impossible
Advancements in medicine have made previously impossible procedures possible
Wonders of technology
The positive advancements of medical technology
We got plastic surgery
The use of plastic surgery to modify or replace damaged body parts
Organ trading is of use
The illegal and unethical trade of human organs
Unavoidable the abuse
The exploitation and harm caused by the black market organ trade
Need some lungs and need some hearts
The demand for vital organs on the black market
Searching for new body parts
The desperate search for replacement or modified body parts
Body parts
The focus and importance placed on bodily limbs and organs
Bodies damaged after a crash
Serious bodily injuries due to accidents
Transplanting skin to your flesh
The process of skin grafting as a reconstructive surgery
That's no minor injury
The severity of the injuries requiring extensive medical intervention
This is plastic surgery
The use of plastic surgery to restore or modify one's appearance and/or body function
Rich and infamous bastard
People with financial means who can afford expensive surgeries
You got a chance to survive
The opportunities provided by medical advancements and treatments to live longer and healthier lives
Replacing your diseased parts
The medical interventions to replace failing or diseased body parts
Recover and stay alive
The hope and desire for recovery and extended life
Life is what you wanna buy
The availability of medical treatments and surgeries for a price
Unknown victims have to die
The often hidden and undisclosed source of black market organs
New organs is what you need
The necessary and life-saving intervention of organ transplants
Nothing justified the deed
The disregarded morality and ethics surrounding the procuring of organs from unwilling donors
Business of false doctrine
The negative and dangerous aspects of medical advancements and procedures
Everything is possible
The potential dangers and negative impacts of medical advancements
Wonders of technology
The awe-inspiring, but often advancing world of medical technology
Because we got plastic surgery
The use and potential dangers of plastic surgery as a reparative measure
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