VENOM · The Seven Gates Of Hell - Singles 1981-1985 | PURPLE GALAXY 2LP

Purple/black galaxy effect double vinyl in heavy cover with 12mm spine. Contains 28-page booklet, two A5 card sets with special envelope (3 cards per set), two posters, A1 and A2, both double sided.

Limited to 500 copies.

Background information about 'The Seven Gates Of Hell - Singles 1981-1985'

This is what pure metal history sounds like when it's been given the royal treatment it deserves. Venom's "The Seven Gates Of Hell - Singles 1981-1985" brings together seven absolutely essential singles from the band's golden era, when Cronos, Mantas, and Abaddon were busy creating not just songs, but an entire subgenre that would influence countless bands for decades to come. Starting with "In League With Satan" from April 1981, this collection chronicles the band's evolution through their most crucial period, including gems like "Blood Lust", "Die Hard", "Warhead", "Manitou", "Nightmare", and the limited edition "Hell At Hammersmith" EP with its breathtaking live version of "Witching Hour".

What makes this release particularly special is the meticulous audio restoration work by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony, ensuring these tracks sound better than they ever have. The chronological presentation tells the story of how Venom went from being three lads from Newcastle to becoming the godfathers of extreme metal. Each track showcases their raw power and uncompromising vision, from the satanic anthems that shocked the world to the crushing riffs that laid the groundwork for black metal as we know it. The collection also includes a bonus live version of "Warhead" and features a comprehensive 5,000-word essay based on a new interview with Tony Bray (Abaddon), making this the definitive document of Venom's most important era.

For fans of: Bathory, Celtic Frost, Mercyful Fate, Sodom, and Bulldozer

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. In League with Satan (Single Version)
A2. Live like an Angel (Die like a Devil) (Single Version)
A3. Blood Lust
A4. In Nomine Satanas
A5. Die Hard
A6. Acid Queen
B1. Bursting Out
B2. Warhead (12" Version)
B3. Lady Lust
B4. Seven Gates of Hell

LP 2:
C1. Manitou (12" Version)
C2. Woman
C3. Dead of the Night
C4. Nightmare
C5. Satanachist
C6. F.O.A.D.
D1. Warhead (live)
D2. Witching Hour (Live)
D3. Teacher's Pet - Poison - Teacher's Pet (live)

Manufacturer: High Roller Records, Bertolt-Brecht-Str. 1a, 08412 Werdau, Germany, Contact: www.hrrecords.de