Venom: At War with Satan (Gold Vinyl) (140 g) (LP)

Venom was formed in 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne. The band rose to prominence toward the end of the “New Wave of British Heavy Metal”; their first two albums—“Welcome to Hell” (1981) and “Black Metal” (1982)—are considered seminal influences on thrash metal and extreme metal in general. Venom’s second album was so influential that its title was used to name the extreme metal subgenre “black metal.” Since they are frequently cited by bands such as Metallica, Behemoth, Celtic Frost, and Mayhem as a major source of inspiration, they are among the most revered bands of their generation. “At War with Satan” is a milestone in metal history! Originally released in 1984, Venom’s third studio album combines the band’s signature aggressive blend of proto-black and thrash metal with an epic composition that fills an entire side of the record, helping to redefine the boundaries of heavy music.