German Thrash Metal legends, SODOM, have released the video for their new single, “Witchhunter.” The song is the second single ftrom the upcoming studio album, “The Arsonist” , out on June 27th via Steamhammer.
“Witchhunter” is SODOMs homage to their late drummer Chris Witchhunter, and the video was created by ex-SODOM guitar player, Andy Brings.
We all know that good music is always also a question of sound. To this end, the human factor is crucial — along with the right equipment, of course — after all it’s about authenticity and individual personality. With that in mind, SODOM have come to a logical conclusion: To enable the most natural production possible, the drum parts on their latest album “The Arsonist” were recorded using a 24-track analog tape machine.
No studio tricks, no digital overdubs, or, to quote frontman Tom Angelripper: “No plastic! The difference in sound compared to today’s standard drum productions is amazing and has had a positive effect on all the instruments. Naturally, time and effort as well as costs were also higher, but we’re happy to fork out for a superior result.”
However, it’s not only the complex production process that testifies to the band’s exceptional creative spirit, but also their diverse songwriting, which saw all four SODOM musicians — the aforementioned Tom Angelripper (vocals, bass), Frank Blackfire (guitar), York Segatz (guitar) and Toni Merkel (drums) — involved in the development of the material on “The Arsonist”.
Tom Angelripper continues: “Frank contributed those typical SODOM riffs and hooks again, whereas York favors more epic songwriting. As a perfect complement to both of them, Toni, who is also an excellent guitarist, contributed a number of songs and helped to make the album even more versatile.”
Live dates:
June
18-21 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell Festival 2025
July
2-5 – Ballenstedt, Germany Rockharz 2025
SODOM is:
Tom Angelripper – Vocals, Bass
Frank Blackfire – Guitar
York Segatz – Guitar
Toni Merkel – Drums
“The Arsonist” tracklist:
1. The Arsonist
2. Battle of Harvest Moon
3. Trigger Discipline
4. The Spirits That I Called
5. Witchhunter
6. Scavenger
7. Gun Without Groom
8. Taphephobia
9. Sane Insanity
10. A.W.T.F.
11. Twilight Void
12. Obliteration of the Aeons
13. Return to God in Parts
