Black Metal

Venom

Black Metal

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Black Metal --:-- 2. To Hell And Back --:-- 3. Buried Alive --:-- 4. Raise The Dead --:-- 5. Bloodlust --:-- 6. Teachers Pet --:-- 7. Leave Me In Hell --:-- 8. Sacrifice --:-- 9. Heavens On Fire --:-- 10. Countess Bathory --:-- 11. Don't Burn The Witch / At War With Satan (Introduction) --:--
Historical Archive
Released in 1982, 'Black Metal' by Venom is a seminal album that is often credited with pioneering the black metal genre. The album features a raw and aggressive sound characterized by fast tempos, distorted guitars, and dark, occult-themed lyrics. Venom's fusion of heavy metal and punk rock elements, along with their theatrical imagery, laid the groundwork for many metal subgenres that followed. The title track, along with songs like 'Welcome to Hell' and 'Countess Bathory,' showcases the band's influence on the heavy metal scene and their lasting legacy in music history.