Welcome to Hell
Venom · 1981
78 min · 22 tracks · heavy metal
Raw, aggressive riffs collide with thunderous percussion and demonic lyrics that define the early sound of black metal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Welcome to Hell — The title track encapsulates the album's dark energy with its relentless pace and sinister lyrics, perfectly embodying Venom's signature style.
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In League With Satan — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and ominous vibe, showcasing a blend of melody and aggression that became a hallmark of the genre.
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Witching Hour — With its haunting atmosphere and driving rhythm, this song exemplifies the band's ability to merge heavy metal intensity with occult themes.
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Sons of Satan — Opening the album, this track introduces listeners to Venom's fierce musical style and rebellious attitude, setting the tone for what follows.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing variations
- intense, raw energy bursts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1981, 'Welcome to Hell' was Venom's debut album, marking their entry into the heavy metal scene. At this point, the band was still establishing its identity, blending elements of speed and thrash metal with a darker thematic focus that would later influence countless subgenres.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sons of Satan 3:37
- 2 Welcome to Hell 3:13
- 3 Schizo 3:30
- 4 Mayhem With Mercy 0:59
- 5 Poison 4:30
- 6 Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil) 3:58
- 7 Witching Hour 3:40
- 8 One Thousand Days in Sodom 4:35
- 9 Angel Dust 2:39
- 10 In League With Satan 3:31
- 11 Red Light Fever 5:14
- 12 Angel Dust (Lead Weight version) 3:02
- 13 In League With Satan (7″ version) 3:31
- 14 Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil) (7″ version) 3:53
- 15 Bloodlust (7″ single) 2:59
- 16 In Nomine Satanas (7″ single) 3:28
- 17 Angel Dust (demo) 3:10
- 18 Raise the Dead (demo) 3:29
- 19 Red Light Fever (demo) 4:50
- 20 Welcome to Hell (demo) 4:57
- 21 Bitch Witch (outtake) 3:08
- 22 Snots Shit (outtake) 2:06
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