Cast in Stone
Venom · 1997
86 min · 24 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A relentless onslaught of speed metal fury, merging haunting melodies with aggressive riffs and dark lyrical themes.
Cast in Stone is an album by Venom, released in 1997. A relentless onslaught of speed metal fury, merging haunting melodies with aggressive riffs and dark lyrical themes. 'Cast in Stone' is notable for its critical reception within the heavy metal community, showcasing Venom’s influential sound that helped shape thrash and black metal. The album's themes of darkness and rebellion resonated with fans and contributed to its cult status. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cast in Stone sound like?
A relentless onslaught of speed metal fury, merging haunting melodies with aggressive riffs and dark lyrical themes. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Cast in Stone by Venom notable?
'Cast in Stone' is notable for its critical reception within the heavy metal community, showcasing Venom’s influential sound that helped shape thrash and black metal. The album's themes of darkness and rebellion resonated with fans and contributed to its cult status. Released in 1997, 'Cast in Stone' was Venom's sixth studio album, following their 1995 effort 'Resurrection'. At this stage, the band was solidifying their legacy as pioneers of the black metal genre while navigating a changing music landscape.
How many songs are on Cast in Stone?
Cast in Stone has 24 tracks, running approximately 86 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 The Evil One Standout 3:20
- 2 Raised in Hell Standout 2:51
- 3 All Devils Eve 2:56
- 4 Bleeding 2:46
- 5 Destroyed & Damned 6:48
- 6 Domus Mundi 3:55
- 7 Flight of the Hydra 3:25
- 8 God's Forsaken Standout 4:27
- 9 Mortals 3:19
- 10 Infectious 3:39
- 11 Kings of Evil 4:18
- 12 You're All Gonna Die 3:04
- 13 Judgement Day 4:35
- 14 Swarm 5:07
Disc 2
- 1 Intro 1:59
- 2 Bloodlust 2:59
- 3 Die Hard 3:05
- 4 Acid Queen 2:50
- 5 Bursting Out 2:49
- 6 Warhead 4:14
- 7 Ladylust 2:51
- 8 Manitou 3:45
- 9 Rip Ride 3:07
- 10 Venom 4:12
Release Date
January 1, 1997
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
86 min 31 sec
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