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VENOM: Entire New Album Available For Streaming
- Mar. 28, 2006
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VENOM's entire new album, "Metal Black", is available for streaming at MP3.com. Due in North America on April 4 via Sanctuary Records, the CD was mixed at the Townhouse Studios in London and contains 14 new songs, including "Antechrist", the demo for which can be heard at this location. As previously reported, VENOM recorded a session for the BBC at London's Maida Vale studios, which was slated for broadcast on Radio 1 before the end of March. This is the second recording by VENOM since 1985, when they recorded four tracks for Tommy Vance's "Friday Rock Show". VENOM recorded the following songs during the latest session: 01. Welcome To Hell02. Metal Black03. Antechrist04. Witching HourVENOM have lined up a number of European dates during the coming months, with tentative plans to play seven U.S. shows late spring with DEVILDRIVER in the main-support slot.
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COMMENT | On the fence.....
posted by : Dale Lammers
3/28/2006 8:07:33 PM
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Venom – Metal Black, Sanctuary Records
With a name like that, this album had to be a disappointment. Evidently Venom is trying to emulate the attitude and overall feel of their legendary Black Metal opus from ’82. Have they done it? Not even close. Apart from the stupid title, the only thing Metal Black shares with Black Metal is the production, as they both suck. When they recorded Black Metal, Venom was creating a new genre of music, so much could be forgiven. However, in this case, with the technology available, it’s inexcusable. Message to Cronos: I love you man, but you deserve all the shit you’re gonna get for naming this album Metal Black. If you had only named it something else, it would stand on its’ own merits. It’s not bad by any stretch, but likening it to an album of Black Metal’s proportions is preposterous. KKK. (Dale Lammers)
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COMMENT | ...
posted by : Johnny_Paycheck
3/28/2006 8:08:28 PM
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ANTECHRIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Al Bundy
3/28/2006 8:21:15 PM
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kick ass.
VENOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | I've had the whole album for quite awhile now.
posted by : ThrashMaster
3/28/2006 8:32:02 PM
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And it's really good. Not great but very solid. Any fan of Venom will not be disappointed and if you're not a Venom fan you don't matter anyway.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/28/2006 8:35:56 PM
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I'm getting this fucking album next Tuesday when it comes out.
BLACK METAL!!!!!!!!!!!
METAL BLACK!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT | bands rarely bashed on blabbermouth
posted by : buck _dharma
3/28/2006 8:40:04 PM
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Saxon
Rush
Obituary
Testament
Overkill
Exodus
accept
kreator
anything with devin townsend
king's x
zeppelin
pink floyd
skynyrd
cathedral
akercocke
motorhead
nevermore
bathory
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COMMENT |
posted by : Al Bundy
3/28/2006 8:46:05 PM
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i like the record so far. im listening to it right now.
n/p Darkest Realm by Venom
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COMMENT | saxon sucks ass
posted by : Nyarlethotep
3/28/2006 8:48:01 PM
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SAXON SUCKS HAIRY MAN ASS
SKYNYRD SUCKS MAJOR HAIRY ASS
i hate rush too
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COMMENT | mp3.com
posted by : Deaft0ne
3/28/2006 8:48:50 PM
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messed up, they're calling it Black Metal.
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COMMENT | ha
posted by : UserRating
3/28/2006 8:51:18 PM
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i've been a VENOM fan since some of you were still in diapers. hell, i guarantee most of those praising this album were born after Black Metal was released; therefore you don't have the background or rights to say what is "classic VENOM" and what is not. you only know what your daddy or older brother told you. this is crap and a sorry excuse for a VENOM release. even some of the Tony Dolan releases held up the VENOM name better than this slab of crap. Metal Black? Metal Shyte. Cronos...give it up and stop tarnishing the VENOM name.
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COMMENT | METAL BLACK is the greatest Metal album in many years!!!
posted by : sons-of-venom
3/28/2006 9:06:57 PM
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Plus: just got back from the VENOM shows in London and Manchester - Fuckin' Hell Yeah!!!!!! Both shows were fuckin' sensational - the Godz have returned - the only true BLACK METAL band ever!!!!!
!!! V - E - N - O fuckin' M !!!
!! METAL FUCKIN' BLACK !!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Al Bundy
3/28/2006 9:07:32 PM
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fuck off UserRating. Metal Black kicks ass. now go back and listen to your def lepeard and poison. you pussy ass cockmaster.
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COMMENT |
posted by : bill
3/28/2006 9:08:50 PM
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mp3.com needs get their shit together!!!!
it will NOT play the album!! the only thing that pops up is cingular adversitment!!!!!!
they just lost customer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
FUCK YOU MP3.COM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
3/28/2006 9:20:38 PM
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holy shit...for never listening to Venom before(sad i know...god damn my age....) this is like awesome in my ears.....im getting this album and Black Metal next time i hit fye.....
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COMMENT | They could call it...
posted by : EmmysLemmy
3/28/2006 9:26:09 PM
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The New Black...Metal
Oh wait, Strapping's already claimed those first three words. Sorry Cronos.
Gotta love the promos sent out. A CDR with a Xerox cover on the so called one sheet and then...Xerox for the back track listing...
Man that's what you call special packaging. Better than a Digi
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COMMENT | Since
posted by : Deaft0ne
3/28/2006 9:28:49 PM
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CNET networks purchased the old mp3.com. you'd think they would not make a dumb mistake like that. Especially considering the probability that each section of the site has it's own team that updates it. The old mp3.com had frequent mistakes and spelling errors but yes, this new one does need to get their shit together.
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COMMENT | I liked Venom since 84.
posted by :
3/28/2006 9:29:40 PM
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"MetalBlack" is real good especially w/Mike Hicky{Carcass}on guitar{He's way better than Mantis was}.
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COMMENT | I don't see what the big deal is.
posted by :
3/28/2006 9:46:55 PM
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I'm streaming this album and it's actually pretty kickass. Obviously, I'm not a huge Venom fan, but speaking purely from the perspective of an unbiased metalhead, this is quite a record. Yes, there's no reason for the production to be this bad, and it does sink some songs, but it doesn't ruin the whole record.
And as for Buck_Dharna's list, he's largely right. Except I don't think I've ever even SEEN any Accept stories on this board. It's not exactly a band that's been making any news lately.
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COMMENT | People dont {think of} beings that dont even exist you dumbass!
posted by :
3/28/2006 9:47:46 PM
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Im 37 and I like it very much.Its way better than the new Destruction with that shitty drummer.Olly or even Tommy had more power in their sound and style.The new Kreator is pretty lame as well.Exodus aint even Exodus anymore.Cronos IS Venom and "MetalBlack" sounds like Venom -not 1984 Venom,but new Venom.Shit,its just nice to see so many old bands back at it good or bad ,kids nowadays need the history.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Johnny_Paycheck
3/28/2006 9:59:34 PM
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I listen to Metal Black all the time but I keep hitting repeat on the first track
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COMMENT | VENOM KICKS ASS
posted by : RiotAct666
3/28/2006 10:05:55 PM
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Can't wait for next tuesday when the album comes out.
\m/ METAL BLACK \m/
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COMMENT |
posted by : Johnny_Paycheck
3/29/2006 12:13:00 AM
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yup it will rock when it comes out man
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COMMENT |
posted by : madeinquebec
3/29/2006 12:35:45 AM
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"the only thing Metal Black shares with Black Metal is the production, as they both suck. When they recorded Black Metal, Venom was creating a new genre of music, so much could be forgiven. However, in this case, with the technology available, it’s inexcusable."
EXACTLY my opinion.
It's a good intent but the prod could have been SO much better.
Set your expectations low.
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COMMENT |
posted by : DarkMetal
3/29/2006 12:51:31 AM
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I have Metal Black.Is a classic album of metal forever.
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COMMENT | WHAT
posted by :
3/29/2006 1:03:53 AM
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IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS VENOM LINE UP AND CRONOS SOLO??????? NOTHING I SAW EM BACK IN 85 IN THE DAY THEY COULD NEVER BE THAT GOOD AGAIN. WELCOME TO HELL, BLACK METAL AND AT WAR WAS THE 3 CLASSICS AFTER THAT DOWN HILL............
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COMMENT |
posted by : Johnny_Paycheck
3/29/2006 1:04:59 AM
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"Terra" by Cronian FUCKING RUUUUUUUUUULES!
You heard it here first.
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COMMENT | ALL
posted by :
3/29/2006 1:14:36 AM
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THESE DEATH METAL BANDS TODAY SEEM TO CREDIT CELTIC FROST IF IT WHERE NOT FOR VENOM I DONT THINK THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A HELLHAMMER OR CELTIC FROST ITS JUST A SHAME VENOM DONT GET THE CREDIT OWED THEM...........
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COMMENT | Shame...
posted by :
3/29/2006 1:30:37 AM
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Trying to relive past glories. They should have named it something else. I also saw Venom in 85 in NYC with the Cro-Mags and Voivod (first ever American show for Voivod). They are now a parody of themselves. Some of you may like the music, but all integrity (what little they ever had) is now gone. Venom gets respect for putting out 3 important albums (Welcome to Hell, Black Metal, At War with Satan), killer live shows and influencing bands (back in the day). I dont think other bands will cite current Venom as an influence. Get the new Celtic Frost instead, their heaviest and most dynamic shit they ever wrote.
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COMMENT | saw venom
posted by :
3/29/2006 3:57:17 AM
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in manchester on sunday they were good, had a varied set list and not to much off the new album. but they played for just under an hour and it was £17 to get in. cronos is obviously a bread head these days. and that left me dissapointed
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COMMENT | Metal Black=Total Classic
posted by :
3/29/2006 9:03:47 AM
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it's as good as Welcome to Hell and Black Metal.
And the rough recording makes it even better. Welcome back Venom, thrash metal inventors and Black Metal spawners!!
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COMMENT | Death to Poseurs!!!!!
posted by :
3/29/2006 9:38:00 AM
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long live Venom
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COMMENT | Cronos keeps the joke rolling...
posted by :
3/29/2006 11:05:11 AM
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...but where's the punchline?
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COMMENT | It's not the same
posted by :
3/29/2006 9:07:29 PM
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Like a few others on here, I've been a Venom fan since `82. I have listened to everything they have ever done that was published, no matter what the line up. I don't even mind the Tony Dolan years. To me the first 4 albums were the best. Metal Black is hardly close to Black Metal. Metal Black sounds like a garage band trying to play some modern monotone crap. The greatest thing about early Venom is that EVERY song had a unique personality and was catchy. That is what made Venom stand out. These new songs have no personality.
Cronos, if you read this, remember when you used to work on those tribal drum beats??? Those that developed into In League with Satan, Manitou, Warhead, etc. that's what the metal world needs, unique, instant classic songs.
I'm disapointed in the new album, because Antton and Mykus are talented musicians and this album could have taken over the world. Better luck next time.
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