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Venom '96

Venom · 1996

17 min · 5 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of thrash metal infused with dark, occult themes and aggressive instrumentation.

Venom '96 is an EP by Venom, released in 1996. A relentless barrage of thrash metal infused with dark, occult themes and aggressive instrumentation. The album is notable for its raw sound and thematic focus on satanism, helping to reinvigorate interest in Venom during the mid-'90s. It contributed to the resurgence of thrash and black metal elements at a time when grunge was dominating mainstream music, influencing subsequent generations of metal artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Venom '96 sound like?

A relentless barrage of thrash metal infused with dark, occult themes and aggressive instrumentation. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Venom '96 by Venom notable?

The album is notable for its raw sound and thematic focus on satanism, helping to reinvigorate interest in Venom during the mid-'90s. It contributed to the resurgence of thrash and black metal elements at a time when grunge was dominating mainstream music, influencing subsequent generations of metal artists. Released in 1996, 'Venom '96' marked a significant phase for the band as it was their first studio album since 1989's 'Prime Evil'. At this point, Venom was transitioning back into the metal scene after a hiatus and lineup changes, aiming to reclaim their pioneering status in extreme metal.

How many songs are on Venom '96?

Venom '96 has 5 tracks, running approximately 17 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·17:55

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

  • 1 7 Gates of Hell Standout 5:03
  • 2 Welcome to Hell 3:46
  • 3 In Nomine Satanas Standout 3:46
  • 4 Black Metal Standout 3:23
  • 5 The Evil One 1:57

Release Date

January 1, 1996

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

17 min 55 sec