At War with Satan

At War with Satan

Track Listings

1. At War With Satan

2. Manitou

3. Rip Ride

4. Genocide

5. Cry Wolf

6. Stand Up (And Be Counted)

7. Women Leather and Hell

8. Woman

9. Aaaaargghh

Tracks:

AT WAR WITH SATAN
RIP RIDE
GENOCIDE
CRY WOLF
STAND UP ( AND BE COUNTED)
WOMEN, LEATHER AND HELL
AAAAAAARRGHH
AT WAR WITH SATAN (TV ADVERTS)
WARHEAD (12' VERSION)
LADY LUST (12'VERSION)
THE SEVEN GATES OF HELL (12' VERSION)
MANITOU (12'VERSION)
WOMAN (12'VERSION)
DEAD OF NIGHT (12' VERSION)
MANITOU (ABBEY ROAD UNCUT MIX)

Customer Reviews:

Goodness.........2006-12-18

This is Quite the Wonderful..Climax I'd Expect from such Energetic..Motivated..Classic..Pioneers..Their best album.."Thrash" is quite mistaken..(Don't mind if I Do..But good name.) Are we not supposed to Worship?Sell your soul..A sophisticated baNd..A Freakin AwesoMe..Band..Punk and Metal are now trippy rock with sophistication..Although the first hardcore band coUld have beEn Venom...Let's let this one be heard and remembered as the finest in metal..Cronos is cool, if you read Gavin Baddeley's "lucifer rising" you'll see. They are the legends they deserVe..

An album basically made up of 1 song.......2006-09-19

At fist listen the first thing that came up and kicked me was how good the production was. Now we're not talking high class production values as with today's bands, but compared to Venom's first two ultimately cool but poorly produced gruesome twosome, this sounds pretty dang good.

The album kicks off with the surprisingly long title track. This baby is almost 20 minutes in length (when released on LP, the song actually took up the entire first side)! This was very gutsy for the band! The song is surprisingly good with an "interesting" story within its lyrics. The story has some demons heading up to heaven to take the place down. They severely beat up angels who at once they recover from getting their whooped and then head down to hell to take out the demons. Yes, it is one whacked out story that only could be dreamed up by the demonic minds of Venom. The song is surprisingly well structured, considering the bands rather poorly (but still cool) structured origins. I did like the song very much but I do have to say that at 20 minutes in length, it does get a little long. Even cutting it down to 13 minutes would have been sufficient enough. One of my favorite moments of the song is the ending when it has a narrator talking over the song. It's so chilling it will give you goosebumps!!

Since the first song is so long, sadly the rest of the album really just acts as filler. Sure there is some decent material, but it really is just "there" per say. Of the six tracks that follow the monster opener, Rip Ride would have to be the best. It's just trashy black metal that Venom known for. The album closer is humorously titled Aaaaaaarrghh but sadly it doesn't live up to its funny name. It's mostly just talking. To show off the bands unique sense of humor, they announced that the third "a" in the title is silent. HAHAHA!! That's why I love Venom! They can be scary, aggressive, yet they also have that great British sense of humor (whoops, I mean humour)

The album cover itself was a real "shocker" at the time that would make any parent majorly angry at their child. Though some found it shocking, I personally found the cover to be actually humorous. I could just picture the band members just sitting around, drinking and playing cards trying to think up another way to be shocking. One member goes "how about we make the album cover have the texture of the bible and print an inverted cross on it!" Hey, what can I say, it worked as most people I know remember the album cover more than anything.

Overall I don't view this album to be as good as or better than Welcome to Hell or Black Metal. Though it's not as good, I still viewed it as a step in the right direction evolution wise. The reason for this is of course for the much improved production values as well as the better song writing capabilities that the band proved with the title song. Sadly Venom would not continue with this trend as they de-evolved with their pivotal but extremely disappointing release of Possessed.

More interesting Venom releases to come later...

Average customer rating:

Great early BM-classic
An excellent, somewhat underappreciated album
addendum
barely sub classic
POWER IN MEMORY OF ALL TIME

At War with Satan
Venom
Manufacturer: Relativity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003C4L
Release Date: 1991-07-01

Tracks:

At War With Satan
Manitou
Rip Ride
Genocide
Cry Wolf
Stand Up (And Be Counted)
Women Leather and Hell
Woman
Aaaaargghh

Customer Reviews:

Great early BM-classic .......2005-04-16

This underappreciated classic differs a bit from its 2 predecessors, Welcome To Hell and Black Metal. A bit more sophisticated and diverse, and a clearer production. It contains only 7 songs (the original version), but the title track lasts well over 15 minutes; a great collection of riffs and different styles, this track alone already justifies the purchase of this album. Other great tracks include "Cry Wolf" "Genocide" "Stand Up And Be Counted" and my alltime favourite Venom song "Rip Ride." That baby shreds!

When this album, their 3rd, was released in 1984, Venom was the top extreme act, but the band was already competing with young Slayer and Metallica. Both Slayer and Metallica released thrash classics in and around 84. (Both were opening for Venom on their completely over-the-top gigs around that time). But when listened to now, it is quite clear that Venom played a different style of music. Slayer and Metallica both evolved into supertight, dark thrash and Venom more or less stayed sloppy, raw and black. They remain the true pioneers of the black metal genre, but after 85 however they had lost it completely and Slayer and Metallica were still progressing considerably.

Not their greatest album perhaps, but still essential. Fans of black metal, 80s metal, thrash metal, whatever, your collection should include this album. The last true classic by one of the greatest metal bands of the 80s.

An excellent, somewhat underappreciated album.......2004-12-26

Some Venom fans were disappointed when this album was released way back in 1985; I really don't know why. OK, "Women Leather and Hell" isn't very good, and the last track is little more than Venom fooling around in the studio, but the rest of the album is excellent. The highlight is undoubtedly the 18 minute title track, which is an epic sort of like Rush's "2112" with an evil Satanic theme. If nothing else this proved that critics of the band who said that Venom had little songwriting ability and could barely play their instruments were very mistaken. Also, the production on this album is much clearer and sharper than on the previous two releases, which surprised some (including myself). This is an important addition to any 1980's black metal collection; unfortunately, this CD is becoming hard to find. If you can find one, I recommend the remastered CD that Castle Communications released in 2002; the sound is somewhat better, and it includes several bonus tracks, including the classic "Seven Gates of Hell".

addendum.......2001-06-21

oh, this release was more impressive in lp form. originally, it looked as if you were opening some evil spell book - pretty amazing to a 12 year old, which i was when i first saw it. the first track filled up the entire first side of the lp! it would be great if whatever company venom now have distributing this stuff would release "at war . . . " with an artwork layout more reminiscent of the original.

barely sub classic.......2001-06-21

this release, though certainly the worst of all the classic albums, still is amazing if only for the title track and the nefarious track "cry wolf." blistering, classic black metal - venom in their prime blew away all contenders.

POWER IN MEMORY OF ALL TIME.......1998-10-29

Venom is the greatest band in all recorded history. There is nothing more aggressive than hearing Cronos' bulldozing bass lines counterpointing the terror driven guitar leads of Mantas. At War With Satan begins with the title track - an epic tale of good versus evil, the struggle to conquer the souls of mankind. This is the most thought provoking metal tale ever spun on any album by any band. On "Manitou" Venom conjures images of a tremendous primal beast, one whose natural roots cause serious wonder as to the end of its powers. As you tremble in fear to this album, just remember that it is only music.

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At War With Satan
Venom
Manufacturer: Sanctuary
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000LWSH8O

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There's NEVER been an album like this!!!
A Rip Roaring Rip Ride of an album!!!
Venom's most ambitious album.
Almost as good as AT WAR
The Golden Dawn Turns Black

At War with Satan
Venom
Manufacturer: Msi Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005V333
Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

At War With Satan
Rip Ride
Genocide
Cry Wolf
Stand Up (And Be Counted)
Women, Leather and Hell
Aaaaargghh
At War With Satan [TV Adverts][*]
Warhead [12" Version][*]
Lady Lust [12" Version][*]
Seven Gates of Hell [12" Version][*]
Manitou [12" Version][*]
Woman [12" Version][*]
Dead of Night [12" Version][*]
Manitou [Abby Road Uncut Mix][*]

Album Description

UK remastered reissue of their second album from 1985 with eight added bonus tracks, 'At War With Satan' (TV adverts), 'Warhead' (12 inch version), 'Lady Lust' (12 inch version), 'The Seven Gates Of Hell' (12 inch version), 'Manitou' (12 inch version), 'Woman' (12 inch version), 'Dead Of The Night' (12 inch version) & 'Manitou' (Abbey Road- uncut). Housed in a slipcase. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

There's NEVER been an album like this!!!.......2004-06-15

This was the first Venom album I ever heard-and I HATED IT! But, soon, I began to appreciate Venom's unique musical style. Now I can't get enough of 'em! Black metal would NOT exist if it weren't for Cronos, Mantas & Abaddon. It's that simple. Now on to the album. First, the cover to this CD alone is enough to give a priest a heart attack. It's a leather-bound book with an upside down cross on the front! Second, the songs. The songs are so raw, blasphemous & powerful that there really is no other band on earth that can be compared to Venom. The production on this one is actually a lot better than most of their stuff. The title track, "At War With Satan" is a 20 minute black metal masterpiece that's about Hell going to war with Heaven. In the end, Hell wins. But afterwards, the broken & beaten angels decide it's time for some payback, so the whole war starts up all over again. It never ends. It's too bad Venom never played this live, mainly cause of the length, but it would be awesome if they would. Any other band that tried to do an extra long song like this would probably fail miserably. Venom just did whatever the hell they wanted and if you didn't like it, SCREW YOU! The other songs are great too, although maybe not considered "classics" like some of their others, but who cares?! "Rip Ride" is a good rowdy, faster song; "Genocide" is another powerful song that deserves to be given a few listens; "Cry Wolf" is about somebody turning into a werewolf and being frightened by it, then eventually accepting the "curse"; "Stand Up and Be Counted" is also a great head-banger; "Women Leather & Hell" is kind of typical Venom sleaze. I guess it's about 3 of their favorite things; and finally, "AAAAAARRGHH" is just...bizarre. It's just noise & nonsense. But that's ok. We'll forgive 'em. The bonus tracks are fairly rare, like "The Seven Gates of Hell". This is one of Venom's best set of music & lyrics. The song chugs along at a good speed. It rules! Also worth checking out are "Manitou" & "Lady Lust", yet another piece of sleazy thrashin'. Basically, this is a classic piece of black metal history that deserves to be cranked up extra loud, because there really is no other album like it.

A Rip Roaring Rip Ride of an album!!!.......2004-05-16

Venom's 3rd album into the darkest depths of hell opens up with the classic 20 minute opus, "At War With Satan." Personally, I think it is one of Venom's greatest songs. There is never a dull moment during this song considering how long it is. Cronos, Mantas and Abbadon let thier imaginations run rampant and there is so much going on throughout the song that you feel you are on a rollercoaster ride. Only in the past couple of years have I seen Venom start to get some recognition and that's sad. If people could look past the satanic imagery and really analyze the music, they would see that Venom is a very talented band doing a lot of stuff way ahead of it's time. If it wasn't for Venom, thier would be no bands like Slayer, Voivod, Mayhem, Emperor, Burzum or even Metallica. All these bands plus countless others cite Venom as an influence. Venom was the building blocks of real heavy metal and they should not be ignored. In my opinion, they are one of the greatest bands that ever came out. At War with Satan is just another classic NWOBHM album that is a must-have in the search for true metal. The remastered version contains a lot of bonus tracks that are very hard to find and are really great. Such as "Lady Lust" and "Warhead" just to name a few. By and large, Venom's At War With Satan is highly recommended in my book. Buy it!!!

Venom's most ambitious album........2003-06-08

This album shows Venom's more complex and ambitious side (as evident in the title track). That song is worth the price of this album alone, giving Venom fans everything they could ask for in a metal epic (Tempo changes that range from fast to slow, good soloing and many different atmospheres making it the most multidimensional Venom song I have ever heard). The rest of the album is composed mainly of cuts that are never really given the credit they deserve. My favorites picked out of that set of songs include "Rip tide", "Genocide", and "Cry wolf". The main bonus treat on this album is the collection of 12" singles never released on the original LP. All six of them are great, but I personally prefer "Warhead", "The seven gates of Hell", and "Woman". This album has received some negative flack for being to ambitious and containing too much filler. People started to ignore this album because of newer acts popping up in the states such as Metallica and Slayer. Personally, I see a point in Venom's career where they were brimming with ideas and were not scared to take chances with their music.

Almost as good as AT WAR.......2002-05-02

I heard that tVENOM sounded like AT WAR so I thought I'd check them out!...(Just kidding!) This is very cool. And if you like this you'll like AT WAR (the band from VIRGINIA BEACH that put out "ORDERED TO KILL" back in the 1980s).

HAIL!

The Golden Dawn Turns Black.......2002-04-24

One of the last , and best , of the " Concept Albums " of the 70s and early 80s , the 20 min. title track is somewhat reminiscent of Rush on steroids , playing Motorhead . Also incredible is " Genocide " , one of the most powerful and intense moments in the history of metal . A special treat is the 45 single of " The Seven Gates of [heck] " played at a much more plodding and brutally heavy manner than the Live versions we've heard . So with this re-release , prog rock meets black metal....and the mutant hybrid is sheer rock & roll genius !

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At War with Satan
Venom
Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000024IBI
Release Date: 1993-10-19

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