One of thrash metal’s most divisive albums
Hi, Phil Aston here from Now Spinning Magazine, and this time it’s something a bit heavier than usual… proper, uncompromising German thrash metal. This is my unboxing and review of the Super Deluxe Edition of Get What You Deserve by Sodom, released via BMG.
Originally released in 1994, Get What You Deserve has long been regarded as one of the more controversial entries in the Sodom catalogue – an album that arrived at a strange moment for thrash metal, when many bands were either softening their sound or disappearing altogether. This box set doesn’t shy away from that history; instead, it leans into it, reframes it, and in places genuinely recontextualises the album.
What’s in the box?
This is a vinyl + DVD Super Deluxe Edition with a hinged-lid box and a seriously generous spread of content:
2026 remaster of the original Get What You Deserve album
2026 “Blitzkrieg” remix of the full album
EP: Aber bitte mit Sahne – remastered original mix and new remix
Live in Fürstenfeldbruck 1993 – previously unreleased double LP
DVD featuring two 1993 concerts and a band interview
34-page book with new liner notes, interviews with Tom Angelripper and Andy Brings, and rare / unseen photos
Double-sided poster
Let’s start with the book, because it’s genuinely excellent. Although softback, it’s printed on thick stock and feels substantial. The interviews and historical notes do a great job of placing Get What You Deserve in context – a period where Sodom were consciously exploring their punk roots and reacting against where thrash metal had ended up by the mid-’90s.
There’s loads of period photography, magazine scans, and fascinating outtakes from the original artwork sessions. It doesn’t gloss over the controversy; instead, it explains why this album exists the way it does.
The original album – first impressions
This was my first-ever listen to Get What You Deserve, so I came to it with fresh ears.
The 2026 remaster sounds clean and powerful from a pressing perspective – no surface noise, no issues – but musically it’s a full-on wall of sound. Guitars, bass, and drums crash together into an aggressive, angry mass that feels deliberately abrasive. Separation between instruments is minimal, and that’s clearly part of the intent.
Vocally, this isn’t death metal territory – it leans more towards a James Hetfield-style thrash bark than anything extreme. Once I adjusted to the sheer density of it, I found myself surprisingly drawn in.
Two tracks really stood out for me:
“Eat Me” – the first real change of pace on the album
“Tribute to Moby Dick” – an instrumental that gives the listener a brief chance to breathe
It’s raw, confrontational, and far more engaging than I expected.
The Blitzkrieg 2026 remix
Now here’s the heart of this box set.
The Blitzkrieg remix completely transforms the listening experience. Suddenly, everything has space. You can hear:
guitar layers clearly
bass lines with definition
drums punching through rather than blurring
It’s still aggressive, still nasty, still unapologetic – but it’s far more accessible. For me, this was the version I kept coming back to, and it genuinely changed how I felt about the album as a whole.
Those same standout tracks from the original mix become even more powerful here. This remix alone justifies the existence of the box set.
The EP
The EP includes both the original remaster and the new remix of “Aber bitte mit Sahne” (translated as “But please with cream”), a track inspired by elderly ladies meeting for cake and coffee.
Yes – really.
It’s absurd, oddly catchy, and arguably the closest thing to a “mainstream” track in the entire set. And I loved it. The remix again gives it more clarity and punch, and it’s a great tonal shift within the box.
Live in Fürstenfeldbruck 1993
The previously unreleased double live album is… raw. Very raw.
This is bootleg-quality audio, no question. Vocals drift in and out, detail is limited, and finesse is not the goal. What iscaptured, though, is sheer intensity – a band playing with total aggression and zero compromise.
It’s included for atmosphere and historical completeness rather than audiophile quality, and in that context, it absolutely works.
The DVD
The DVD includes:
Troy, 1993
Metal Blast, Netherlands, 1993
Band interview (with subtitles)
The video quality reflects its VHS-era origins. On a large modern screen, the first show in particular looks very rough. The Metal Blast footage is noticeably better, with more angles and stronger visuals.
Again, this isn’t about polish – it’s about documenting Sodom in full flight during a ferocious period of their career. The interview adds valuable insight and rounds things off nicely.
If Get What You Deserve is already one of your favourite Sodom albums, this box set is a no-brainer.
If, like me, you’ve always been curious but hesitant, the Blitzkrieg remix may well change your perspective entirely.
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Phil Aston | Now Spinning Magazine
