Metal Black
Venom · 2006
57 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and dark themes, embodying the raw essence of heavy metal.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing experience
- Context
- Released in 2006, 'Metal Black' marked Venom's return after a five-year hiatus following 'Resurrection' (2000). This album showcased a reinvigorated lineup and a commitment to their thrash roots, as it came during a phase where the band sought to reaffirm their influence in the genre.
- If you like
- heavy metal, thrash metal, speed metal
Metal Black is an album by Venom, released in 2006. A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and dark themes, embodying the raw essence of heavy metal. 'Metal Black' revitalized Venom's career, charting in several countries and earning positive reviews for its return to classic heavy metal sound. It was noted for its enduring influence on the black metal scene, inspiring newer bands seeking authenticity in their sound and image. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Metal Black sound like?
A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and dark themes, embodying the raw essence of heavy metal. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Metal Black by Venom notable?
'Metal Black' revitalized Venom's career, charting in several countries and earning positive reviews for its return to classic heavy metal sound. It was noted for its enduring influence on the black metal scene, inspiring newer bands seeking authenticity in their sound and image. Released in 2006, 'Metal Black' marked Venom's return after a five-year hiatus following 'Resurrection' (2000). This album showcased a reinvigorated lineup and a commitment to their thrash roots, as it came during a phase where the band sought to reaffirm their influence in the genre.
Who is Metal Black for?
Metal Black works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experience.
How many songs are on Metal Black?
Metal Black has 14 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Antechrist Standout 3:28
- 2 Burn in Hell Standout 2:57
- 3 House of Pain 5:05
- 4 Death & Dying 3:52
- 5 Regé Satanas 3:45
- 6 Darkest Realm 3:12
- 7 A Good Day to Die 3:42
- 8 Assassin 4:45
- 9 Lucifer Rising Standout 4:23
- 10 Blessed Dead 4:43
- 11 Hours of Darkness 4:15
- 12 Sleep When I'm Dead 3:53
- 13 Maleficarum 6:04
- 14 Metal Black 3:11
Release Date
January 1, 2006
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
57 min 21 sec
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