Black Metal
Venom · 1982
66 min · 20 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A raw and unrelenting blend of speed metal and punk aggression, defining the genre's darker edge.
Black Metal is an album by Venom, released in 1982. A raw and unrelenting blend of speed metal and punk aggression, defining the genre's darker edge. 'Black Metal' is often credited with coining the term for an entire genre and has influenced countless bands in the metal community. Its provocative lyrics and imagery sparked discussions around censorship and morality in music, while its commercial success helped propel Venom into the spotlight, reaching No. 31 on the UK Albums Chart. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black Metal sound like?
A raw and unrelenting blend of speed metal and punk aggression, defining the genre's darker edge. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Black Metal by Venom notable?
'Black Metal' is often credited with coining the term for an entire genre and has influenced countless bands in the metal community. Its provocative lyrics and imagery sparked discussions around censorship and morality in music, while its commercial success helped propel Venom into the spotlight, reaching No. 31 on the UK Albums Chart. Released in 1982, 'Black Metal' was Venom's second studio album, following their debut 'Welcome to Hell' from 1981. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their reputation as pioneers of extreme metal, leveraging their controversial themes and aggressive sound to carve a niche within the burgeoning heavy metal scene.
How many songs are on Black Metal?
Black Metal has 20 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Black Metal Standout 3:44
- 2 To Hell and Back 3:03
- 3 Buried Alive 4:12
- 4 Raise the Dead 2:53
- 5 Teacher's Pet Standout 4:44
- 6 Leave Me in Hell 3:36
- 7 Sacrifice 4:30
- 8 Heaven's on Fire 3:41
- 9 Countess Bathory Standout 3:48
- 10 Don't Burn the Witch 3:17
- 11 At War With Satan (preview) 2:22
- 12 Bursting Out (60 min+ version) 3:00
- 13 Black Metal (Radio 1 session) 3:07
- 14 Nightmare (Radio 1 session) 3:26
- 15 Too Loud (For the Crowd) (Radio 1 session) 2:15
- 16 Bloodlust (Radio 1 session) 2:39
- 17 Die Hard (12" version) 3:06
- 18 Acid Queen (12" version) 2:31
- 19 Bursting Out (12" version) 2:57
- 20 Hounds of Hell (outtake) 3:19
Release Date
November 1, 1982
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
66 min 19 sec
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