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Masquerade in Blood

Sodom · 1995

46 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and politically charged lyrics, capturing thrash metal's raw energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless energy for workouts
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • cathartic release of aggression
  • politically charged lyrical themes
  • short bursts of intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow listening experiences
  • seek lengthy, tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Masquerade in Blood' was released in January 1995, Sodom had already established themselves as a prominent force in the thrash metal scene following their influential albums like 'Agent Orange'. This fifth studio album came during a phase where the band began to experiment with blending traditional thrash with more melodic elements while retaining their signature aggression.
Stylistic neighbors
Kreator· Destruction· Sepultura

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Masquerade in Blood 3:19
  • 2 Gathering of Minds 4:15
  • 3 Fields of Honour 3:23
  • 4 Braindead 2:29
  • 5 Verrecke! 2:48
  • 6 Shadow of Damnation 2:57
  • 7 Peacemaker’s Law 3:23
  • 8 Murder in My Eyes 2:37
  • 9 Unwanted Youth 3:32
  • 10 Mantelmann 2:10
  • 11 Scum 5:23
  • 12 Hydrophobia 3:23
  • 13 Let’s Break the Law 2:57
  • 14 20000 Feet 3:39

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