This week on the podcast, we're diving into one of the most influential heavy metal records ever released: Venom's 1982 sophomore effort, Black Metal. From its raw production and aggressive sound to its lasting influence on thrash, death, and black metal, this album changed the course of extreme music forever. Join us as we break down the songs, the imagery, and the lasting legacy of the album that gave an entire genre its name.

*Listen to "Black Metal"*

Justin's Recommended Track: Raise the Dead
Chris' Recommended Track: Countess Bathory

*Follow Venom*
https://www.venomslegions.com
https://www.facebook.com/officialvenomband

*Watch this episode on YouTube*


*Other Band Mentions*
Shores of Null: https://www.shoresofnull.com & https://www.facebook.com/shoresofnull
Steven Wilson: https://stevenwilsonhq.com & https://www.facebook.com/StevenWilsonHQ
Eternity's End: https://eternitys-end.com & https://www.facebook.com/EternitysEndMusic
Rush: https://www.rush.com & https://www.facebook.com/rushtheband
..and more!

*Come chat with us*
https://www.facebook.com/groups/metalexchanges⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

*Check out the full length version of our theme song, "The Blade of Nicchi", courtesy of Blood Sky and purchase the full-length album!*




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