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.
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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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