Dimitris Kontogeorgakos of Chicago-based webzine Metal Kaoz recently conducted an interview with Sodom frontman, Tom Angelripper, to discuss the band’s upcoming album The Arsonist, out on June 27 via Steamhammer/SPV.
During the interview, Tom revealed he’s going to take a break from music scene in general, prioritizing family life and personal well-being.
“I take this as a break from the music scene in general,” Angelripper stated in the interview. “Like I told you, I don’t have so much time to spend with the band, to spend touring nowadays, you know. I have some other things to do, you know.”
“I don’t wanna set myself on a pressure,” he added. “I don’t wanna come back, I don’t think about it, you know. Maybe the time will come, I dunno. I just wanna be at home, and that’s it.”
Watch the interview below:
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.”
The Arsonist will be released in the following formats:
– Digipak
– 2LP version
– Download
– Stream
Pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
“The Arsonist”
“Battle Of Harvest Moon”
“Trigger Discipline”
“The Spirits That I Called”
“Witchhunter”
“Scavenger”
“Gun Without Groom”
“Taphephobia”
“Sane Insanity”
“A.W.T.F.”
“Twilight Void”
“Obliteration Of The Aeons”
“Return To God In Parts”
“Witchhunter” video:
“Trigger Discipline” lyric video:
Sodom is:
Tom Angelripper – Vocals, Bass
Frank Blackfire – Guitar
York Segatz – Guitar
Toni Merkel – Drums
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During the interview, Tom revealed he’s going to take a break from music scene in general, prioritizing family life and personal well-being.
“I take this as a break from the music scene in general,” Angelripper stated in the interview. “Like I told you, I don’t have so much time to spend with the band, to spend touring nowadays, you know. I have some other things to do, you know.”
“I don’t wanna set myself on a pressure,” he added. “I don’t wanna come back, I don’t think about it, you know. Maybe the time will come, I dunno. I just wanna be at home, and that’s it.”
Watch the interview below:
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.”
The Arsonist will be released in the following formats:
– Digipak
– 2LP version
– Download
– Stream
Pre-order here.
Tracklisting:
“The Arsonist”
“Battle Of Harvest Moon”
“Trigger Discipline”
“The Spirits That I Called”
“Witchhunter”
“Scavenger”
“Gun Without Groom”
“Taphephobia”
“Sane Insanity”
“A.W.T.F.”
“Twilight Void”
“Obliteration Of The Aeons”
“Return To God In Parts”
“Witchhunter” video:
“Trigger Discipline” lyric video:
Sodom is:
Tom Angelripper – Vocals, Bass
Frank Blackfire – Guitar
York Segatz – Guitar
Toni Merkel – Drums
BraveWords Records… home for Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester & Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, Crimson Glory, ASKA and Lillian Axe.
Make sure you are following the label on Facebook. >> https://www.facebook.com/bravewordsrecords
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