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Jul 8, 2019 · From the scabrous hiss that heralds the start of the opening title track, Black Metal was Venom exploring the possibilities of their own, nefarious invention and giving it a name in the process.
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Dec 18, 2018 · Venom 's bellowing vocalist and rumbling bass player, Cronos, is among heavy metal's most influential figures. Without Venom's Satanic might coupled with their gritty punk/metal cacophony,...
Apr 29, 2024 · Black Metal was inspired by the early Norwegian black metal scene, particularly the band Mayhem, which Venom had a significant influence on. The song captures the essence of the black metal ethos, delving into themes of antireligion, rebellion against societal norms, darkness, and the occult.
Their second album, 1982's Black Metal, is cited as perhaps the most important influence in the development of black metal, thrash metal, death metal, and other related styles that are often grouped under the extreme metal umbrella.
Though Venom’s “Black Metal” never achieved mainstream chart success, its impact on the metal scene has been undeniably immense. Released on November 1, 1982, as the title track of their second studio album, the song has become a defining anthem for the entire black metal genre.
Black Metal is the second album by English heavy metal band Venom. It was released in November 1982 during the new wave of British heavy metal, and is considered a major influence on the thrash metal, death metal and black metal scenes that emerged in the 1980s and early 1990s.
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