Venom Albums Ranked
Venom is an English extreme metal band formed in Newcastle in 1978. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom’s first two albums, Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982), are considered major influences on thrash metal and extreme metal in general. Venom’s second album proved influential enough that its title was used as the name of the black metal genre. Here are all of Venom Albums Ranked.
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8. Metal Black (2006)
“I love this album!! The music is hard as hell and sung with passion! It feels old school no doubt. And even though the production could’ve been better it’s still a kick ass album. And unlike the metalcore and some of the newer hard core metal out there…you can actually understand the lyrics. Fine musicians doing what they do best! Venom is back with a vengeance!!”
7. Calm Before The Storm (1987)
“his album sounds like what Resurrection would have sounded like without Mantas. Which is why it is a step forward. Venom did what they came to do on the first four albums and killed it, so it was about time they did something different. I just wish it was slightly better than this, but it is not a bad effort.”
6. Possessed (1985)
“Venom wrote some real classics on this cd and it is sadly one of their most underrated albums. On “Possessed”, Venom we’re in a somewhat different songwriting mode and they have changed just a little bit. I think the songs are very good. With tracks like “Powerdrive, Satanachist, Harmony Dies, Hellchild, Moonshine and Mystique”, Venom’s songwriting grew to be more complex and intricate. Although I say that, the band did not lose any of their fire and none of the diabolical themes they are so known for. Some of their best songs are on this cd.”
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5. From The Very Depths Of (2015)
“The sound was atrocious, the rhythm was terrible, but that very rawness and attitude that wouldn’t quit made Venom a cult band of infamous proportions. So after several albums and line-ups, Cronos foundered, but being a true metal maven believed in his music and himself. Here on “From the Very Depths” we find a Venom re-energized, a great production and somehow pays homage to the sound of old without being sloppy.”
4. Storm The Gates (2018)
“The vocals sound unique and real, unlike the fake harsh vocals that all sound the same. On top of that the songs have catchy titles that are placed and performed memorably. The opening track set the standard for the rest of the album. Songs like “I Dark Lord” and “Destroyer” continue with what “Bring Out Your Dead” did in the beginning.”
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3. At War With Satan (1984)
“This album shows Venom’s more complex and ambitious side (as evident in the title track). That song is worth the price of this album alone, giving Venom fans everything they could ask for in a metal epic (Tempo changes that range from fast to slow, good soloing and many different atmospheres making it the most multidimensional Venom song I have ever heard). The rest of the album is composed mainly of cuts that are never really given the credit they deserve.”
2. Welcome To Hell (1981)
“There was a certain spark of creativity on this record, making it extremely fresh and brutal. Even for most metal standards this is a bleak album. The real star of the album though is the production. It’s about as terrible and primitive as you can get, which is what makes it that much better. The most well known cuts include the title track, Poison, Angel Dust and possibly Venom’ most important contribution to metal: Witching Hour.”
1. Black Metal (1982)
“”Black Metal”, an album that is just as its’ name implies, is in my opinion Venom’s finest hour. Just as the rest of Venom’s catalog, “Black Metal” goes without hooks or in sync melody, and opts instead for over the top heaviness, pounding drums, ripping guitars, and tongue in cheek lyrics about the man downstairs. Songs like “Black Metal”, “To Hell and Back”, “Buried Alive”, and “Sacrifice” are all great thrashing songs, while the unexpectedly laugh out loud hilarious “Teacher’s Pet” shows that the band is more than what they are perceived to be and really do have a sense of humor.”