Venom: Possessed (Red, Black, White Insomnia 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 became the name for the extreme metal subgenre “black metal.” Often 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. Unleash the raw fury of black metal with Venom’s album *Possessed*—a relentless outburst of speed, chaos, and dark energy. Pressed on high-quality vinyl, this record captures the band’s signature blend of raw riffs, thunderous drums, and growling vocals that helped shape an entire genre.