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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with intensity
  • dynamic journey through darkness
  • cathartic release of aggression
  • late-night adrenaline rush
  • for driving fast

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer mellow, soothing sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
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.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Slayer· Megadeth

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Evil One 3:20
  • 2 Raised in Hell 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 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

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