“And man and beast are one”
Chaotic, train wreck live shows are a big part of Venom’s notoriety and their live album Eine Kleine Nachtmusik lives up to that legend. That said, the Geordie trio do a pretty good job of holding it together on this live version of Seven Gates Of Hell. It’s one of my favourite Venom tracks and one of their more controlled, brooding efforts. And while this live outing adds a wallop of cavernous excitement and brute force, the song’s charm remains. The moody mid-section is especially captivating as Cronos’ bass bulldozes over Mantas’ enigmatic chords. Sadly, by the time Eine Kleine Nachtmusik hit the shelves in 1986, the band’s classic lineup was no more. But the Venom legions could console themselves by listening to their beloved black metallers knocking seven shades of shite out of Seven Gates Of Hell.
HEAVY METAL OVERLOAD 
I never could appreciate Venom. It’s my loss. Always saw them as a joke when I was little.
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There’s definitely a funny side but they are also completely awesome. And one of the most influential metal acts ever.
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Which makes me wonder what’s wrong with me. Though the vocals can be a lot to absorb.
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There was always something about Venom that I liked but I can’t really describe it. I wonder if I should put them in the same category as VoiVod, a band that’s so bad they’re good.
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Whaaaat?!
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What I mean is that Venom and Voivod are not for delicate ears.
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That is true.
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Its all surprisingly musical, is my first impression.
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Yes have nothing on Venom
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Very clearly. Venom have been massively mis sold to me.
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