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"Storm the Gates" is the fifteenth studio album by English heavy metal band Venom. It was released 14th December 2018 througn Spinefarm Records.
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Most fans of any form of Metal will have heard of Venom, a band that changed the face of Black Metal with their raw and uncompromising sound which has been making waves since 1979. The latest form of Venom has been in place since 2009, with Cronos leading the march and as they approach the 40thanniversary of Venom, they bring us the latest offering in their impressive discography.
Album opener ‘Bring Out Your Dead’ sets out the stall as we hear the unmistakable vocal rasping at us, it is clear that the subject matter is very much Venom, as the drums crash and the guitars squeal this is a no nonsense release.
The combination of heavy hooks and riffs along with a pacey and clear drum, topped off with that vocal is the recipe for the album, along with scintillating solos that leave your face on the floor as this experienced band push forward. The production is cleaner than the old Venom albums which allows for a fuller sound and the overall feel is less Black Metal more Death Metal as the feeling that this ensemble are pushing themselves further.
It is clear that Venom are a different sound to the other half of the original band and are doing their own thing, which they are doing very well. They have taken what they know and have experience of and produced a strong album that will be enjoyed far and wide.
Reviewed by rocknloadmag.com.
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