On this day December 1 1987 Sodom released the album Persecution Mania. The record marked a defining moment for the band as they embraced a sharper, faster, and more focused thrash metal sound that set a new standard for German metal in the late 80s. Its intense riffs, driving tempos, and raw vocal attack reflected a growing movement toward heavier and more aggressive music as the decade pushed the boundaries of metal even further.
Persecution Mania connected with fans who wanted music that delivered power, speed, and unfiltered energy. The album’s uncompromising style helped establish Sodom as one of the key voices in the emerging European thrash scene and influenced countless bands that followed.
80s insight: The album highlighted how late 80s thrash metal became louder, faster, and more defined as bands across Europe shaped the future of heavy music.
Persecution Mania connected with fans who wanted music that delivered power, speed, and unfiltered energy. The album’s uncompromising style helped establish Sodom as one of the key voices in the emerging European thrash scene and influenced countless bands that followed.
80s insight: The album highlighted how late 80s thrash metal became louder, faster, and more defined as bands across Europe shaped the future of heavy music.
