Epitome Of Torture was released in Germany on April 26, in Europe on April 29 and in the US/Canada on May 7 as limited digi-pak (incl. 2 bonus tracks +poster), double gatefold LP, standard version and download.

SODOM – First Week Chart Entries for Epitome Of Torture Revealed
Germany: 32 (highest chart entry in the band`s career)
Finland: 86
Switzerland: 87
German Media Markt / Saturn Charts: 19
US Billboard Top New Artist: 25
US Billboard Heatseekers: 25
SODOM released their first video Stigmatized from their new studio album Epitome Of Torture.
SODOM live 2013
18.05. MEX-Guadalajara – Hell&Heaven Metalfest
19.05. MEX-Mexico City – Circo Volador
24.05. FI-Hyvinkaeae – Steelfest Open Air
30.05. D-Geiselwind – Beastival Festival
15.06. D-Ahnsbeck – Break The Ground Festival
22.06. PL-Jaworzno – Metalfest
29.06. D-Roitzschjora – With Full Force Festival
06.07. IND-Bangalore – Bangalore Open Air Festival
11.07. D-Neukirchen/Vluyn – Dong Open Air
26.07. D-Wohrtal/Langendorf – Ragnarock Open Air
27.07. D-Chemnitz/Mittelbach – Rock im Betonwerk
06.09. D-Nauen – Rock For Roots Festival
14.09. I-Milano – Rock Hard Festival Italy
15.-16.11. D-Weissenhäuser Strand – Metal Hammer Paradise