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Released 20 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • wave-like pacing experience
  • dark, intense thematic exploration

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Slayer· Megadeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Antechrist 3:28
  • 2 Burn in Hell 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 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

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