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In the Sign of Evil

Sodom · 1984

18 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal

Raw, aggressive thrash riffs collide with furious drumming and guttural vocals, capturing the early spirit of extreme metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of aggression
  • high-energy adrenaline rush
  • raw intensity for quick listens
  • front-loaded with immediate impact

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, immersive albums
  • seek melodic or soft sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1984, 'In the Sign of Evil' was Sodom's debut EP, marking their entry into the burgeoning German thrash metal scene. Following their formation in 1981, this release established them as pioneers alongside contemporaries like Kreator and Destruction.
Stylistic neighbors
Kreator· Destruction· Sepultura

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro (In the Sign of Evil) 0:14
  • 2 Outbreak of Evil 4:31
  • 3 Sepulchral Voice 4:28
  • 4 Blasphemer 3:02
  • 5 Witching Metal 3:11
  • 6 Intro 0:38
  • 7 Burst Command Til War 2:42
  • 8 Outro 0:10

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