Tapping the Vein (album)
Tapping the Vein is the fifth studio album by German thrash metal band Sodom, released in August 1992 through Steamhammer/SPV. The album was recorded with producer Harris Johns at Dierks Studios in Cologne, Germany. The release marks the studio debut of guitarist Andy Brings and is the last album to feature original member Chris Witchhunter on drums.
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| Released | August 1992 | |||
| Recorded | 16 May – 12 July 1992 | |||
| Studio | Dierks Studios, Cologne | |||
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| Length | 46:11 | |||
| Label | Steamhammer/SPV | |||
| Producer | Harris Johns | |||
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The album represents a return to a heavy and fast-paced musical direction, and features notable death metal characteristics.[1]
Tapping the Vein received positive reviews from critics, who noted the band's efforts in modernising their sound. The album peaked at number 56 on Germany's Official Top 100 Charts, and was promoted on a tour throughout Europe and Japan in 1992.
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Rock Hard | 8.5/10 [2] |
| MetalStorm | 8/10 [3] |
| Metal Reviews | 9/10 [4] |
Track listing
All music is composed by Sodom
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Body Parts" | Chris Witchhunter | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Skinned Alive" | Tom Angelripper | 2:27 |
| 3. | "One Step Over the Line" | Tom Angelripper | 5:07 |
| 4. | "Deadline" | Tom Angelripper | 3:52 |
| 5. | "Bullet in the Head" | Tom Angelripper | 3:01 |
| 6. | "The Crippler" | Chris Witchhunter | 4:10 |
| 7. | "Wachturm" | Tom Angelripper | 3:47 |
| 8. | "Tapping the Vein" | Andy Brings | 5:11 |
| 9. | "Back to War" | Tom Angelripper | 3:14 |
| 10. | "Hunting Season" | Tom Angelripper | 4:28 |
| 11. | "Reincarnation" | Andy Brings | 7:49 |
| Total length: | 46:11 | ||
Personnel
Sodom
- Tom Angelripper - vocals, bass
- Andy Brings - guitars
- Chris Witchhunter - drums
Production
- Dieter Braun - cover art
- Jürgen Huber - cover art
- Harris Johns - production, engineering, recording
Charts
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[5] | 56 |
References
- Eduardo Rivadavia. "Tapping the Vein - Sodom review". AllMusic.
- "Sodom - Tapping The Vein review". Rock Hard (in German). 1 August 1992.
- "Sodom - Tapping The Vein review". Metal Storm. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- "SODOM - TAPPING THE VEIN". Metal Reviews.
- "Offiziellecharts.de – Sodom – Tapping the Vein" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved July 10, 2021.