The Waste Lands cover

The Waste Lands

Venom · 1992

41 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and dark themes, embodying the raw energy of early 90s metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with aggressive intensity
  • dark themes for cathartic release
  • focused listening for full impact
  • relentless energy throughout the album

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer light, upbeat sounds
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'The Waste Lands' was Venom's fifth studio album and followed their previous record, 'Prime Evil'. At this point in their career, they were navigating a changing heavy metal landscape, attempting to reinvent themselves amidst the rise of grunge and alternative rock.
Stylistic neighbors
Metallica· Slayer· Megadeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Cursed 7:38
  • 2 I'm Paralysed 2:32
  • 3 Black Legions 3:44
  • 4 Riddle of Steel 2:48
  • 5 Need to Kill 5:12
  • 6 Kissing the Beast 3:23
  • 7 Crucified 3:32
  • 8 Shadow King 3:52
  • 9 Wolverine 4:09
  • 10 Clarisse 4:49

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