Persecution Mania
Sodom · 1987
54 min · 13 tracks · thrash metal
Aggressive thrash riffs intertwine with politically charged lyrics in a relentless sonic assault.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- politically charged lyrical themes
- aggressive energy for workouts
- intense sound for focused listening
- cathartic release through aggression
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer soft, melodic tunes
- avoid lengthy, intense sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1987, 'Persecution Mania' marked Sodom's third studio album and their rise within the German thrash metal scene. Following the success of 'Obsessed by Cruelty,' this album cemented their reputation for blending extreme music with socially conscious themes. The band was transitioning into a more polished sound while maintaining their raw energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kreator· Destruction· Sepultura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nuclear Winter 5:24
- 2 Electrocution 3:14
- 3 Iron Fist 2:43
- 4 Persecution Mania 3:38
- 5 Enchanted Land 3:59
- 6 Procession to Golgatha 2:01
- 7 Christ Passion 6:11
- 8 Conjuration 3:41
- 9 Bombenhagel 5:08
- 10 Outbreak of Evil 3:32
- 11 Sodomy and Lust 5:13
- 12 The Conqueror 3:29
- 13 My Atonement 6:05
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