At War with Satan
Venom · 1984
45 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A relentless fusion of heavy metal and speed-driven aggression, punctuated by theatrical lyrics and dark themes.
At War with Satan is an album by Venom, released in 1984. A relentless fusion of heavy metal and speed-driven aggression, punctuated by theatrical lyrics and dark themes. This album is notable for its ambitious title track, which helped define the progressive elements of extreme metal. It reached number 34 on the UK Albums Chart and solidified Venom's influence on subsequent metal bands, particularly in shaping the sound and aesthetic of black metal. Its exploration of darker themes contributed to the genre's evolution and acceptance within the wider metal community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does At War with Satan sound like?
A relentless fusion of heavy metal and speed-driven aggression, punctuated by theatrical lyrics and dark themes. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes At War with Satan by Venom notable?
This album is notable for its ambitious title track, which helped define the progressive elements of extreme metal. It reached number 34 on the UK Albums Chart and solidified Venom's influence on subsequent metal bands, particularly in shaping the sound and aesthetic of black metal. Its exploration of darker themes contributed to the genre's evolution and acceptance within the wider metal community. Released in early 1984, 'At War with Satan' is Venom's third studio album, following their influential 'Black Metal'. At this point in their career, Venom was solidifying their reputation as pioneers of the black metal genre, building on the notoriety they gained from their earlier works. The album showcases a more ambitious approach, particularly with the 20-minute title track that experiments with structure and narrative.
How many songs are on At War with Satan?
At War with Satan has 9 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 At War With Satan Standout 20:03
- 2 Manitou Standout 3:02
- 3 Rip Ride 3:09
- 4 Genocide 2:58
- 5 Cry Wolf Standout 4:19
- 6 Stand Up (And Be Counted) 3:32
- 7 Women, Leather and Hell 3:19
- 8 Woman 2:56
- 9 Aaaaargghh 2:22
Release Date
January 1, 1984
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
45 min 44 sec
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