Storm the Gates
Venom · 2018
53 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A relentless barrage of thrashing riffs and guttural vocals that embody the dark spirit of classic heavy metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bring Out Your Dead — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its rapid-fire guitar work and aggressive lyrics that encapsulate themes of mortality and defiance.
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Notorious — With its catchy chorus and driving rhythm, this track serves as an anthem for rebellion, showcasing Venom’s knack for blending melody with intensity.
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Dark Night (of the Soul) — This song features haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that explore darker themes, illustrating the band's ability to evoke emotion amid chaos.
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Storm the Gates — The title track is a rallying cry filled with powerful riffs, embodying the album's overarching themes of empowerment and resilience against adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of aggressive riffs and varied tempos, appealing to both classic and modern metal fans.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining this intensity through the first half before introducing slower, more melodic sections.
- Vocals are delivered in a guttural style that complements the aggressive instrumentation, with lyrics often focusing on dark themes.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes, shifting from thrash to slower, heavier riffs, creating dynamic contrasts within individual songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo adrenaline rush
- relentless energy for workouts
- cathartic release through aggression
- sing-along anthems for camaraderie
- invigorating soundtrack for rebellion
Maybe skip if you
- looking for soft melodies
- prefer slow, reflective music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Storm the Gates marks Venom's return after a five-year hiatus following their previous album, From the Very Depths. This album showcases a matured sound while remaining true to their roots in speed and thrash metal, solidifying their legacy in the genre as they continue to influence a new generation of metal bands.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bring Out Your Dead 3:21
- 2 Notorious 4:16
- 3 I Dark Lord 4:41
- 4 100 Miles to Hell 4:48
- 5 Dark Night (of the Soul) 4:48
- 6 Beaten to a Pulp 3:14
- 7 Destroyer 4:18
- 8 The Mighty Have Fallen 3:15
- 9 Over My Dead Body 5:07
- 10 Suffering Dictates 3:10
- 11 We the Loud 3:55
- 12 Immortal 4:31
- 13 Storm the Gates 3:47
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