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'''''Persecution Mania''''' is the second studio album by German [[thrash metal]] band [[Sodom (band)|Sodom]], released on 1 December 1987 by [[Steamhammer Records|Steamhammer]]/[[SPV GmbH|SPV]]. The album, while still heavily rooted in [[speed metal]] style, marked a beginning of a change of sound from [[Black metal#First wave|black metal]] to [[thrash metal]]. As well as defining Sodom's sound, it exemplified the thrash metal genre at a time when it arguably peaked in popularity. The album also bore similarity to the music of other German bands such as [[Destruction (band)|Destruction]] and [[Kreator]], and the term [[Teutonic thrash metal|"Teutonic" thrash]] was coined from this.
'''''Persecution Mania''''' is the second studio album by German [[thrash metal]] band [[Sodom (band)|Sodom]], released on 1 December 1987 by [[Steamhammer Records|Steamhammer]]/[[SPV GmbH|SPV]]. The album, while still heavily rooted in [[speed metal]] style, marked a beginning of a change of sound from [[Black metal#First wave|black metal]] to [[thrash metal]]. As well as defining Sodom's sound, it exemplified the thrash metal genre at a time when it arguably peaked in popularity. The album also bore similarity to the music of other German bands such as [[Destruction (band)|Destruction]] and [[Kreator]], and the term [[Teutonic thrash metal|"Teutonic" thrash]] was coined from this.


Despite what the cover may imply, the lyrical themes of the album are centred more around politics and war than religion. This is largely due to guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Godznik joining the band. He brought new songwriting aspects to the band that gave it a much more organized and clearer sound, as well as helping Sodom to carve a lyrical niche that it still practices to this day. The outro guitar lead in track 9, "Bombenhagel", is the [[German national anthem]], "[[Das Lied der Deutschen]]".
Despite what the cover may imply, the lyrical themes of the album are centred more around politics and war than religion. This is largely due to guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Godznik joining the band. He brought new songwriting aspects to the band that gave it a much more organized and clearer sound, as well as helping Sodom to carve a lyrical niche that it still practices to this day. The outro guitar lead in track 9, "Bombenhagel", is the German national anthem, "[[Das Lied der Deutschen]]".


''Persecution Mania'' was re-released in 2000 as part of a double pack with the ''[[Obsessed by Cruelty]]''/''[[In the Sign of Evil]]'' split. Both CD releases include the ''[[Expurse of Sodomy]]'' [[Extended play|EP]].
''Persecution Mania'' was re-released in 2000 as part of a double pack with the ''[[Obsessed by Cruelty]]''/''[[In the Sign of Evil]]'' split. Both CD releases include the ''[[Expurse of Sodomy]]'' [[Extended play|EP]].
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==Track listing==
==Track listing==
{{tracklist
{{tracklist
| all_music = Chris Witchhunter, Frank Blackfire and [[Tom Angelripper]], except where noted
| all_music = Chris Witchhunter, Frank Blackfire and [[Tom Angelripper]], except where noted
| total_length = 34:39
| total_length = 34:39
| title1 = Nuclear Winter
| title1 = Nuclear Winter
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| collapsed = yes
| all_writing =
| all_writing =
| headline = European CD Release Tracks
| headline = European CD release tracks
| title10 = Outbreak of Evil
| title10 = Outbreak of Evil
| length10 = 3:32
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The European CD release (Cat.-No. SPV 85-7509) has a rerecording of "Outbreak of Evil" and the Expurse of Sodomy EP as bonus tracks
The European CD release has a rerecording of "Outbreak of Evil" and the ''Expurse of Sodomy'' EP as bonus tracks. The cassette has only the re-recorded "Outbreak of Evil" as a bonus track.

The cassette has only the rerecorded "Outbreak of Evil" as a bonus track.


==Personnel==
==Personnel==
;Sodom
;Sodom
* [[Tom Angelripper]] - vocals/bass guitar
* [[Tom Angelripper]] - vocals, bass
* [[Frank Blackfire]] - guitars
* [[Frank Blackfire]] - guitars
* [[Christian "witchhunter" Dudek| Chris Witchhunter]]- drums
* [[Christian "witchhunter" Dudek| Chris Witchhunter]]- drums
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;Production
;Production
*Johannes Beck - Cover Painting
*Johannes Beck - cover painting
*Harris Johns - Engineering, Producer
*Harris Johns - engineering, producer


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 09:13, 23 October 2020

Persecution Mania
Studio album by
Sodom
Released1 December 1987
Recorded2–22 October, 1987
StudioMusiclab Studios, Berlin
GenreThrash metal, speed metal
Length34:39
LabelSteamhammer/SPV
ProducerSodom
Sodom chronology
Expurse of Sodomy
(1987) 		Persecution Mania
(1987) 		Mortal Way of Live
(1988)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Rock Hard[2]

Persecution Mania is the second studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom, released on 1 December 1987 by Steamhammer/SPV. The album, while still heavily rooted in speed metal style, marked a beginning of a change of sound from black metal to thrash metal. As well as defining Sodom's sound, it exemplified the thrash metal genre at a time when it arguably peaked in popularity. The album also bore similarity to the music of other German bands such as Destruction and Kreator, and the term "Teutonic" thrash was coined from this.

Despite what the cover may imply, the lyrical themes of the album are centred more around politics and war than religion. This is largely due to guitarist Frank "Blackfire" Godznik joining the band. He brought new songwriting aspects to the band that gave it a much more organized and clearer sound, as well as helping Sodom to carve a lyrical niche that it still practices to this day. The outro guitar lead in track 9, "Bombenhagel", is the German national anthem, "Das Lied der Deutschen".

Persecution Mania was re-released in 2000 as part of a double pack with the Obsessed by Cruelty/In the Sign of Evil split. Both CD releases include the Expurse of Sodomy EP.

Track listing

All music is composed by Chris Witchhunter, Frank Blackfire and Tom Angelripper, except where noted

No.TitleLength
1."Nuclear Winter"5:26
2."Electrocution"3:26
3."Iron Fist" (Motörhead cover)2:45
4."Persecution Mania"3:40
5."Enchanted Land"4:01
6."Procession to Golgatha"2:01
7."Christ Passion"6:13
8."Conjuration"3:44
9."Bombenhagel"5:11
Total length:34:39
European CD release tracks
No.TitleLength
10."Outbreak of Evil"3:32
11."Sodomy & Lust"5:14
12."The Conqueror"3:29
13."My Atonement"6:05

The European CD release has a rerecording of "Outbreak of Evil" and the Expurse of Sodomy EP as bonus tracks. The cassette has only the re-recorded "Outbreak of Evil" as a bonus track.

Personnel

Sodom
Additional musician
  • Harris Johns - guitar solo on "Bombenhagel"
Production
  • Johannes Beck - cover painting
  • Harris Johns - engineering, producer

References

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ Rock Hard review
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