Calm Before the Storm
Venom · 1987
36 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of thrash energy infused with dark, chaotic undertones and raw metal aggression.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels short, punchy listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on November 7, 1987, 'Calm Before the Storm' was Venom's fifth studio album during a transitional phase for the band. Following their departure from Neat Records, the album marked their first release with a new lineup, showcasing a shift in sound that reflected the evolving heavy metal landscape of the late 1980s.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal
Calm Before the Storm is an album by Venom, released in 1987. A relentless barrage of thrash energy infused with dark, chaotic undertones and raw metal aggression. This album is significant as it represented Venom's attempt to rejuvenate their sound amidst declining commercial success. While it did not achieve major chart success, it contributed to the band's legacy in influencing the emerging black metal and speed metal genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Calm Before the Storm sound like?
A relentless barrage of thrash energy infused with dark, chaotic undertones and raw metal aggression. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Calm Before the Storm by Venom notable?
This album is significant as it represented Venom's attempt to rejuvenate their sound amidst declining commercial success. While it did not achieve major chart success, it contributed to the band's legacy in influencing the emerging black metal and speed metal genres. Released on November 7, 1987, 'Calm Before the Storm' was Venom's fifth studio album during a transitional phase for the band. Following their departure from Neat Records, the album marked their first release with a new lineup, showcasing a shift in sound that reflected the evolving heavy metal landscape of the late 1980s.
Who is Calm Before the Storm for?
Calm Before the Storm works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, punchy listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Calm Before the Storm?
Calm Before the Storm has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Black Xmas Standout 2:56
- 2 The Chanting of the Priests 4:24
- 3 Metal Punk Standout 3:23
- 4 Under a Spell 4:08
- 5 Calm Before the Storm Standout 4:13
- 6 Fire 2:42
- 7 Krackin' Up 2:14
- 8 Beauty and the Beast 3:49
- 9 Deadline 3:16
- 10 Gypsy 2:25
- 11 Muscle 2:41
Release Date
November 7, 1987
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
36 min 16 sec
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