German thrash metal veterans Sodom have set "Epitome Of Torture" as the titlte of their new album, set for May 7 release (April 29 in Europe) via Spv/Steamhammer. The band recorded 12 songs with producer Waldemar Sorychta (Grip Inc., Enemy Of The Sun). The effort will be available in four editions: as a jewel case release, in a digipak including additional bonus material on double gatefold Lp with colored vinyl and download.

Sodom's latest Cd, "In War And Pieces", entered the German Media Control chart at position No. 64.

Sodom in 2010 parted ways with drummer Bobby Schottkowski due to "personal and private problems between Tom and Bobby," according to a statement released by the band.

Sodom's current drummer, Markus Freiwald, previously played for the German bands Despair and Flaming Anger and was involved with the Voodoocult project. In addition, he played percussion as a session musician on the Moonspell album "Irreligious" and is featured on the 1996 Lp "Triarchy Of The Lost Lovers" by Greek extreme metallers Rotting Christ.