Venom – “New, Live, and Rare”
While this compilation of Venom songs stands fairly well on its own, I wouldn’t recommend it for someone who has never heard Venom before. In that case, it would be best to invest in one of their older releases where you will find the original versions of classic tunes such as “Black Metal” and “Welcome to Hell”. However, this CD would be an ideal addition to the collection of a Venom fan. I’m not exactly what you would call a big Venom fan, but I do like them. I thought this CD was pretty kool, even though I would still prefer listening to the older material. My final word on this; go ahead and get this CD if you are a BIG fan of the band, or an active collector. Otherwise, check out “Black Metal” for an introduction to what I think is the definitive Venom sound.