What makes Venom & Tears by Throwdown notable?

Venom & Tears received positive reviews from critics, noted for its energetic sound and lyrical intensity. It further established Throwdown as a key player in the metalcore genre during the mid-2000s, contributing to the broader acceptance of hardcore influences in mainstream heavy music. Released on January 1, 2007, Venom & Tears marked Throwdown's fifth studio album and a shift in their sound towards a heavier, more aggressive approach. This album followed their previous work, Haymaker (2003), showcasing an evolution in lyrical themes and musical complexity as the band solidified their place in the metalcore scene.

How many songs are on Venom & Tears?

Venom & Tears has 13 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.

Venom & Tears

Throwdown · 2007

61 min · 13 tracks · hardcore punk

A relentless blend of hardcore punk and metalcore, filled with aggressive riffs and raw, emotional intensity.

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Holy Roller — This opening track sets the tone with its explosive energy and confrontational lyrics, making it a quintessential example of the album's aggressive style.
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Weight of the World — The track encapsulates personal struggle through its driving rhythms and potent vocal delivery, highlighting the emotional core of the album.
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Venom & Tears — As the title track, it embodies the thematic essence of the album, blending ferocity with introspective lyrics that reflect on pain and resilience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

48 /100

Foothills

Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album showcases energetic compositions and aggressive performances typical of its genre.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, maintaining aggressive tempos throughout the first half.
Many tracks feature breakdowns that shift from rapid riffs to slower, heavier sections, creating dynamic contrasts.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of struggle and defiance, with verses often delivered in a shouted vocal style.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Holy Roller 4:48
2 Day of the Dog 5:07
3 S.C.U.M. 3:21
4 Americana 4:33
5 Weight of the World 2:46
6 Cancer 2:03
7 Hellbent (on War) 2:40
8 No Love 4:31
9 Venom & Tears 5:03
10 I'll Never Die a Poisoned Death 4:29
11 I, Suicide 3:37
12 Godspeed 5:58
13 Leave a Message 12:18

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