{"product_id":"tapping-the-vein-2","title":"Tapping The Vein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSodom are a German thrash metal band, formed in Gelsenkirchen in 1981 and are referred to as one of the big four of Teutonic thrash metal, along with Kreator, Destruction and Tankard. Over their 43 year career they have released seventeen studio albums and constantly tour the globe to a rabid fanbase in front of sell out festival and club crowds. They also have a devoted fan club, the Sodomaniacs. Their last studio album charted in Germany at #10.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a re-issue of their fifth album, \u003ci\u003eTapping The Vein\u003c\/i\u003e which was originally released in 1992 and is hallowed as one of the finest in their extensive catalogue. It was only available on vinyl in limited quantities and has long been deleted, with copies exchanging hands upwards of €400.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original album has been remastered under the supervision of former guitarist Andy Brings, who has also created a brand new remix of the album with some extra, previously unreleased studio takes from the album sessions. There’s also three full, previously unreleased concerts from the \u003ci\u003eTapping The Vein\u003c\/i\u003e tour cycle, including a recording of former drummer, Christian Dudek’s last ever performance with the band in Cologne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 24 page, deluxe hard bound book edition contains all five discs plus extensive, new liner notes, alternative artwork, sketches, photos and memorabilia from the bands personal archive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble LP edition contains the studio album remaster and remix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTriple CD edition contains the studio album remaster, remix and live in Toyko 1992.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the ultimate fan driven reissue of this thrash metal classic from one of the most revered bands of the genre!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"No Label","offers":[{"title":"Red LPx2","offer_id":50531627499851,"sku":"2220631","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red LPx3","offer_id":50531628220747,"sku":"2220632","price":84.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CDx3","offer_id":50531626254667,"sku":"2220629","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0-1_388d98f2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1728110648","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/tapping-the-vein-2","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}