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"Metal Inferno" is a scorching vinyl compilation that encapsulates the raw energy of early 80s metal. Featuring iconic and obscure bands like Venom, Witchfinder General, Demon, and Angel Witch, the album spans black metal, doom metal, and thrash metal. From Venom's ferocious title track to Angel Witch's occult-themed classic "Dr. Phibes," each track delivers a fiery dose of metal mayhem.
The early 1980s was a cauldron of raw, unbridled metal energy, and the "Metal Inferno" compilation LP captures this intensity perfectly. Released on vinyl, this blistering collection gathers tracks from pioneering bands across the black metal, doom metal, and thrash metal genres.
A Track-by-Track Inferno
Venom - Black Metal: The iconic title track from Venom's groundbreaking album serves as a fitting opener, setting the stage for the sonic assault that follows.
Witchfinder General - Friends of Hell: Doom metal titans Witchfinder General deliver a slower, gloomier track, showcasing their signature blend of haunting melodies and crushing riffs.
Crucifixion - Green Eyes: Obscure but influential, Crucifixion's contribution adds a touch of thrashy aggression to the mix.
Cloven Hoof - Laying Down the Law: Epic and powerful, Cloven Hoof's anthemic track demonstrates their mastery of traditional heavy metal songwriting.
Demon - Don't Break the Circle / Beyond the Gates of Hell: Two tracks from Demon showcase their distinctive blend of NWOBHM and proto-power metal.
Blood - Incubus: Another lesser-known gem, Blood's "Incubus" is a raw, gritty track that perfectly embodies the underground spirit of the era.
Venom - Woman: Venom returns with a raucous, sexually charged track that further solidifies their status as metal provocateurs.
Angel Witch - Dr. Phibes: A highlight of the compilation, Angel Witch's "Dr. Phibes" is a classic of occult-themed heavy metal, driven by Kevin Heybourne's soaring vocals and memorable riffs.
Cloven Hoof - Gates of Gehenna: Cloven Hoof closes out their contributions with another epic track, showcasing their skill at crafting dynamic and dramatic metal anthems.
Widow - Come to the Sabbath: An appropriately dark and mysterious track to close out the album, Widow's contribution leaves the listener wanting more.
Music Genre: NWOBHM, Black Metal, Doom Metal, Thrash Metal |
Record Label Information: Kastle Killers KKLP 103 |
Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: 1985 UK |
Complete Track-listing of the album "VA VARIOUS ARTISTS - METAL INFERNO NWOBHM" |
The detailed tracklist of this record "VA VARIOUS ARTISTS - METAL INFERNO NWOBHM" is:
Informational notes on the history / background of each of the tracks of "Metal Inferno"
The song "Black Metal" by Venom is taken from their second full length album. |
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