Possessed cover

Possessed

Venom · 1985

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

Raw aggression meets occult themes in a relentless barrage of speed metal riffs and haunting vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless energy from start
  • occasional haunting vocal contrasts
  • short bursts of aggression
  • steady pace for headbanging
  • for late-night intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer softer musical experiences
  • seek lengthy atmospheric pieces

Where this album fits

Career context
In 1985, Venom was solidifying its status as pioneers of the black metal genre with 'Possessed,' their fourth studio album. Following the commercial success of 'At War with Satan,' this release showcased an evolution in their sound while maintaining the raw energy that defined their earlier work. This album came at a time when Venom was pushing the boundaries of heavy metal, further entrenching their legacy in the burgeoning extreme metal scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Slayer· Megadeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Powerdrive 3:15
  • 2 Flytrap 3:49
  • 3 Satanachist 2:43
  • 4 Burn This Place (To the Ground) 2:40
  • 5 Harmony Dies 2:42
  • 6 Possessed 4:50
  • 7 Hellchild 2:39
  • 8 Moonshine 3:17
  • 9 Wing and a Prayer 2:44
  • 10 Suffer Not the Children 3:06
  • 11 Voyeur 3:00
  • 12 Mystique 4:58
  • 13 Too Loud (For the Crowd) 2:57

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