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Tear Your Soul Apart

Venom · 1990

18 min · 6 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

Aggressive riffs and rapid tempos collide with dark thematic elements in a relentless metal assault.

Tear Your Soul Apart is an EP by Venom, released in 1990. Aggressive riffs and rapid tempos collide with dark thematic elements in a relentless metal assault. 'Tear Your Soul Apart' is notable for showcasing Venom's influence on the emerging black metal genre, as their aggressive style helped pave the way for subsequent acts. While it did not achieve significant chart success, its underground reception solidified the band's legacy within metal music circles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tear Your Soul Apart sound like?

Aggressive riffs and rapid tempos collide with dark thematic elements in a relentless metal assault. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Tear Your Soul Apart by Venom notable?

'Tear Your Soul Apart' is notable for showcasing Venom's influence on the emerging black metal genre, as their aggressive style helped pave the way for subsequent acts. While it did not achieve significant chart success, its underground reception solidified the band's legacy within metal music circles. Released in January 1990, 'Tear Your Soul Apart' was Venom's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak with 'Possessed' in 1985. By this time, the band was transitioning into a more refined sound while maintaining their raw intensity, reflecting both the evolution of heavy metal and their own artistic journey.

How many songs are on Tear Your Soul Apart?

Tear Your Soul Apart has 6 tracks, running approximately 18 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·18:37

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

  • 1 Skool Daze Standout 3:49
  • 2 Burstin' Out 2:39
  • 3 The Ark 3:42
  • 4 Civilised Standout 3:28
  • 5 Angel Dust Standout 2:38
  • 6 Hellbent 2:21

Release Date

January 1, 1990

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

18 min 37 sec