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Sodom – The Arsonist
August 23, 2025
Published by WeMetalheads
- Country: Germany
- Style: Trash metal
- Relase date: 27 June 2025
The Arsonist stands as a fierce, no-frills reaffirmation of Sodom’s status in the thrash world. With analog drum tracking and collaborative songwriting, the album combines the ferocity of early-era thrash with improved clarity and structure. Tracks like “Battle of Harvest Moon” and “Witchhunter” deliver emotional weight and raw power, while the album overall stays tight—no filler, no gimmicks.
Critics broadly agree this album ranks among Sodom’s best in years, calling it focused, brutal, and unmistakably authentic. Chart success across multiple regions reinforces its impact—The Arsonist is both a respectful nod to their legacy and a trail of fire toward a reinvigorated present.