The Venomous cover

The Venomous

Nightrage · 2017

52 min · 13 tracks · melodic death metal

A relentless barrage of melodic riffs and fierce growls that encapsulates the essence of modern death metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo intensity
  • relentless melodic riffs
  • cathartic emotional release
  • focused headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek quiet background ambiance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2017, 'The Venomous' is Nightrage's sixth studio album, following their 2015 release 'The Puritan'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its presence in the melodic death metal scene while exploring darker themes and refined songwriting techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Arch Enemy· In Flames· Soilwork

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Venomous 4:31
  • 2 Metamorphosis/Day of Wrath 3:51
  • 3 In Abhorrence 3:37
  • 4 Affliction 4:27
  • 5 Catharsis 4:55
  • 6 Bemoan 4:07
  • 7 The Blood 4:12
  • 8 From Ashes Into Stone 3:41
  • 9 Trail of Ghosts 4:50
  • 10 Disturbia 4:25
  • 11 Desolation and Dismay 4:03
  • 12 Denial of the Soul 3:02
  • 13 Denial of the Soul (alternative version) 3:00

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