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Sodom - Better Off Dead

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Better Off Dead is the fourth studio album by the German thrash metal band Sodom, released in 1990. Recorded by the lineup of Tom Angelripper, guitarist Michael Hoffmann, and drummer Chris Witchhunter, it presents a comparatively clear, heavy production while retaining the band's aggressive riffing and harsh vocals. Alongside original material, the album includes covers of Tank's "Cold Sweat" and Thin Lizzy's "Turn Your Back on Me."

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When was Sodom's Better Off Dead released?

Better Off Dead was released in 1990 as Sodom's fourth studio album. It followed their breakthrough album Agent Orange (1989), which had established the German band as one of the leading acts in the European thrash metal scene.

Who played on Better Off Dead by Sodom?

The album was recorded with the lineup of founding member Tom Angelripper on bass and vocals, Michael Hoffmann on guitar, and Chris Witchhunter on drums. Hoffmann was a relatively short-term member of the band during this period.

What is Sodom's place in German thrash metal, and where does Better Off Dead fit?

Sodom is considered one of the foundational bands of German thrash metal alongside Kreator and Destruction, often called the "Big Three" of the German scene. Better Off Dead came during a prolific stretch in the band's career, presenting a cleaner and heavier production than some of their earlier rawer releases.

How does Better Off Dead compare to Sodom's earlier albums in terms of production?

Better Off Dead features a comparatively clear and heavy production compared to the rawer sound of the band's earliest releases. The album retains Sodom's aggressive thrash identity but benefits from a more polished studio treatment than records like Obsessed by Cruelty.

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