Obsessed by Cruelty
Sodom · 1986
37 min · 11 tracks · thrash metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy that defined early German thrash metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- relentless energetic flow short bursts of aggression headbanging party ignition
- Context
- Released in January 1986, 'Obsessed by Cruelty' was Sodom's debut album, establishing them within the burgeoning German thrash metal scene alongside contemporaries like Kreator and Destruction. At this point, Sodom was still solidifying their identity, following their earlier demos that hinted at their aggressive sound and lyrical themes.
- If you like
- thrash metal
Obsessed by Cruelty is an album by Sodom, released in 1986. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy that defined early German thrash metal. The album is significant as it helped cement Sodom's place in the thrash metal genre, receiving critical acclaim for its intensity and lyrical content. It influenced a generation of metal bands and contributed to the rise of extreme metal in Europe during the mid-1980s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Obsessed by Cruelty sound like?
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy that defined early German thrash metal. Rooted in thrash metal.
What makes Obsessed by Cruelty by Sodom notable?
The album is significant as it helped cement Sodom's place in the thrash metal genre, receiving critical acclaim for its intensity and lyrical content. It influenced a generation of metal bands and contributed to the rise of extreme metal in Europe during the mid-1980s. Released in January 1986, 'Obsessed by Cruelty' was Sodom's debut album, establishing them within the burgeoning German thrash metal scene alongside contemporaries like Kreator and Destruction. At this point, Sodom was still solidifying their identity, following their earlier demos that hinted at their aggressive sound and lyrical themes.
Who is Obsessed by Cruelty for?
Obsessed by Cruelty works well if you're into relentless energetic flow, short bursts of aggression and headbanging party ignition.
How many songs are on Obsessed by Cruelty?
Obsessed by Cruelty has 11 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro (The Rebirth...) 1:53
- 2 Deathlike Silence Standout 5:07
- 3 Brandish the Sceptre 2:56
- 4 Proselytism Real 3:32
- 5 Equinox 3:33
- 6 Obsessed by Cruelty Standout 5:48
- 7 Fall of Majesty Town 4:02
- 8 Nuctemeron 3:00
- 9 Pretenders to the Throne 2:39
- 10 Witchhammer Standout 2:03
- 11 Volcanic Slut 3:22
Release Date
January 1, 1986
Artist Origin
Germany
Runtime
37 min 55 sec
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