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Venom – Welcome To Hell – Compact Disc
Welcome to Hell is the debut album by the British heavy metal band Venom, released in 1981. Venom is often credited as one of the pioneering bands in the extreme metal subgenre known as black metal, and ‘Welcome to Hell’ played a crucial role in shaping the sound and aesthetics of the genre.
The album ‘Welcome to Hell’ is characterized by its aggressive and raw sound, featuring distorted guitar riffs, aggressive vocals, and lyrics that often delved into themes of Satanism and the occult. Notable tracks on the album include ‘Sons of Satan,’ ‘Welcome to Hell,’ and ‘In League with Satan.’
Venom’s music, particularly on this album, had a significant influence on the development of extreme metal, including black metal and thrash metal. Their uncompromising and controversial approach to both music and imagery set them apart in the metal scene.
‘Welcome to Hell’ is considered a classic in the world of extreme metal and is a seminal release in the history of black metal. It’s a must-listen for fans of early extreme metal and those interested in the roots of the black metal genre.
Track Listing
1. Sons Of Satan
2. Welcome To Hell
3. Schizoid
4. Mayhem With Mercy
5. Poison
6. Live Like An Angel
7. Witching Hour
8. One Thousand days Of Sodom
9. Angel Thief
10. In League With Satan
11. Red Light Fever
Bonus Tracks:
12. Angel Dust (from the Neat compilation ‘Lead Weight’)
13. In League With Satan (7′ Version)
14. Live Like An Angel (7′ Version)
15. Bloodlust (7′ Single)
16. In Nomine Satanas (7′ Single)
17. Angel Dust (demo)
18. Raise The Dead (demo)
19. Red Light Fever (demo)
20. Welcome To Hell (demo)
21. Bitch Witch (outtake)
22. Snots Shit (outtake)
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