Welcome to Hell

Venom

Welcome to Hell

RELEASED: November 30, -0001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Sons of Satan 3:36 2. Welcome to Hell 3:12 3. Schizo 3:30 4. Mayhem With Mercy 0:58 5. Poison 4:28 6. Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil) 3:55 7. Witching Hour 3:40 8. One Thousand Days in Sodom 4:33 9. Angel Dust 2:39 10. In League With Satan 3:32 11. Red Light Fever 5:10
Historical Archive
Welcome to Hell is the debut studio album by the English heavy metal band Venom, released in 1981. The album is often credited with helping to shape the black metal genre, characterized by its raw sound and aggressive themes. Venom's music on this album features fast tempos, distorted guitars, and dark, occult lyrics, establishing a blueprint for many extreme metal bands that followed. The album's influence is significant, with tracks like 'Welcome to Hell' and 'In League with Satan' becoming iconic within the heavy metal community.