I used to own the 2002 Neat reissues of Venom's first three albums with all those great extra songs like Acid Queen and the mighty Seven Gates of Hell. Great stuff.
awsome. i found a used copy of this at a local record store recently about a month or two ago. it's a great record. i'd had the cd for a long time but i mainly listened to the first two Venom albums, but i've been listening to this a lot lately, it's definitely the same level of greatness as the first two.
i'd say the album 'Black Metal' is my favorite Venom album, mainly because of the song 'Sacrifice'. that song is so wicked. so evil. the album is perfect. the cover is iconic. the album title became the name of a genre'. it never gets old, it seems like everytime i listen to it i get PUMPED UP, and enspired to burn some churches and hang out with sleezy women and drink alchohol and worship the devil. and that's all very good stuff as far as i'm concerned, it's a lifestyle choice.
I found this at the record store too, which was surprising. I didn't expect to see a Venom album there for only $8 (at least of their first three). I think Black Metal is their most iconic because it really was a start to something new in the metal genre.
i'll take pictures and post mine tomorrow. my insert has a red goat head (identical to the silver goat/devil head on the previous album except it's red.). it's pretty cool looking.
Claudandus on
Always hard to choose between Venom's first three albums. But I think this one is my favorite.
Judas Priestess on
I agree, though I think my favorite would have to be Welcome to Hell since it was the first Venom album I heard and introduced me to extreme metal.
Joel on
My favorite will probably always be Black Metal, but AWWS is really good too.
Judas Priestess on
I really like the song "Countess Bathory" from Black Metal.
Joel on
Countess Bathory is not only a rightfully beloved song, Tomas Forsberg (Quorthon) partially named his own beloved influential band after that song.
Judas Priestess on
Two good reasons to like this song. :)
Joel on
True. I've always loved Bathory.
Nater90 on
I keep forgetting to buy this....Derp, Killer LP!
Judas Priestess on
Every metal fan needs this album :)
Joel on
I used to own the 2002 Neat reissues of Venom's first three albums with all those great extra songs like Acid Queen and the mighty Seven Gates of Hell. Great stuff.
Nater90 on
+1 That's very very true! So many albums I love and its hard to choose a select few at the best of times hehe
Vomitus on
awsome. i found a used copy of this at a local record store recently about a month or two ago. it's a great record. i'd had the cd for a long time but i mainly listened to the first two Venom albums, but i've been listening to this a lot lately, it's definitely the same level of greatness as the first two.
i'd say the album 'Black Metal' is my favorite Venom album, mainly because of the song 'Sacrifice'. that song is so wicked. so evil. the album is perfect. the cover is iconic. the album title became the name of a genre'. it never gets old, it seems like everytime i listen to it i get PUMPED UP, and enspired to burn some churches and hang out with sleezy women and drink alchohol and worship the devil. and that's all very good stuff as far as i'm concerned, it's a lifestyle choice.
Judas Priestess on
I found this at the record store too, which was surprising. I didn't expect to see a Venom album there for only $8 (at least of their first three). I think Black Metal is their most iconic because it really was a start to something new in the metal genre.
NLLeeuw on
nice!~... got the booklet as well?..no one seems to have it anymore...
Judas Priestess on
Mine didn't come with a booklet or insert, but I'm guessing you guys are talking about this? (the last image)
http://www.discogs.com/viewimages?release=1197448
NLLeeuw on
thats one of em :)
Vomitus on
i'll take pictures and post mine tomorrow. my insert has a red goat head (identical to the silver goat/devil head on the previous album except it's red.). it's pretty cool looking.
NLLeeuw on
great:) ..is better to detail things here any way haha so all know what album it is :)(hint: copyright from discogs what you need)
metal_thrashing_dad on
Killer album, got it too but not the gatefold edition!!!
Judas Priestess on
killer album indeed!
NLLeeuw on
uhh..nopen.is a poiseness album :D..otherwise it would not be venom:P whahaha
Judas Priestess on
Yes it sure is!