German thrash masters Sodom have announced their new album,The Arsonist, is scheduled to arrive on June 27, 2025 via SPV/Steamhammer. To celebrate the announcement, the group dropped a lyric video for the album’s first single, “Trigger Discipline.”
For a more raw and authentic sound, the band recorded drums on a 24-track analog tape machine. All four members, Angelripper, Frank Blackfire, York Segatz, and Toni Merkel, played a key role in contributing to the album’s songwriting, making The Arsonist a collaborative effort.
Tom Angelripper comments:
“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.
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.”
Watch the clip below and pre-order the album here:
Track List:
01) The Arsonist
02) Battle Of Harvest Moon
03) Trigger Discipline
04) The Spirits That I Called
05) Witchhunter
06) Scavenger
07) Gun Without Groom
08) Taphephobia
09) Sane Insanity
10) A.W.T.F.
11) Twilight Void
12) Obliteration Of The Aeons
13) Return To God In Parts
