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Hell

Venom · 2008

55 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

Raw riffs and aggressive rhythms collide with venomous lyrics, encapsulating the essence of thrash metal's dark side.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with aggressive energy
  • raw riffs for cathartic release
  • dark themes for intense immersion
  • album arc that builds tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lighthearted, upbeat music
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2008, 'Hell' marked Venom's return after a decade-long hiatus since their previous album, 'Cast in Stone' (1997). This album showcased a renewed vigor as they sought to reclaim their place in the metal scene, bridging their classic sound with contemporary influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Slayer· Megadeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Straight to Hell 4:26
  • 2 The Power and the Glory 5:10
  • 3 Hand of God 4:33
  • 4 Fall From Grace 3:27
  • 5 Hell 5:06
  • 6 Evil Perfection 3:34
  • 7 Stab U in the Back 4:31
  • 8 Armageddon 3:26
  • 9 Kill the Music 3:13
  • 10 Evilution Devilution 4:27
  • 11 Blood Sky 5:11
  • 12 USA for Satan 4:49
  • 13 Dirge / Awakening 3:29

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