Venom Bloodlust Official T-Shirt – Double Sided First Wave Black Metal Shirt

The Venom Bloodlust Official T-Shirt celebrates one of the most important songs in the history of extreme metal. Featuring the legendary Bloodlust single artwork printed on the front and the iconic song lyrics displayed on the back, this official double-sided design captures the raw evil, horror-inspired atmosphere, and rebellious energy that helped establish Venom as the true architects of first-wave black metal.

Originally released in 1982 through Neat Records, Bloodlust was the second single from the classic Venom lineup of Cronos, Mantas, and Abaddon. Emerging during the same revolutionary period that produced Welcome To Hell and the genre-defining Black Metal album, the track became a cornerstone of early extreme music. With its primitive aggression, sinister themes, and savage approach to heavy metal, Bloodlust helped create the blueprint that would later influence thrash metal, death metal, and the second wave of Norwegian black metal.

The song’s dark tale of the vampiric Count Cronos and its unmistakable occult imagery represent everything that made early Venom so dangerous and groundbreaking. More than four decades later, the Bloodlust era remains one of the most celebrated and collectible periods in the band’s history.

Printed on a premium Gildan Heavy Cotton garment, this 100% cotton black t-shirt is designed for durability, comfort, and years of dedicated wear. The heavyweight construction delivers a classic fit with a substantial feel, while the detailed front artwork and powerful back print make it a commanding piece for concerts, festivals, everyday wear, and serious extreme metal collections.

Whether you discovered Venom through their legendary early singles or appreciate their immeasurable influence on underground music, the Bloodlust T-Shirt represents a genuine piece of black metal history.

Recommended for fans of Welcome To Hell, Black Metal, At War With Satan, and listeners of Bathory, Slayer, Metallica, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Sodom, Destruction, Kreator, Darkthrone, and other essential extreme metal pioneers.

Product Specifications

Band: Venom
Design: Bloodlust
Brand: Gildan Heavy Cotton
Material: 100% Cotton
Fabric Type: Heavyweight Cotton Construction
Colour: Black
Print Location: Front Print and Back Print
Artwork: Bloodlust Single Artwork with Song Lyrics Back Print
Fit Style: Classic Unisex Fit
Condition: Brand New
Officially Licensed: Yes

Size Guide

Shirt sizes are not standardized. For the most accurate fit, take a shirt you already own that fits well and compare the measurements laid flat from pit-to-pit and front collar to hem.

Size S: Length 58cm (23in) | Width 42cm (17in)
Size M: Length 65cm (25.5in) | Width 49cm (19in)
Size L: Length 66cm (26in) | Width 53cm (21in)
Size XL: Length 71cm (28in) | Width 62cm (24in)
Size XXL: Length 73cm (28.5in) | Width 64cm (25in)

The Legacy and Influence for Extreme Metal Collectors

Few songs represent the origins of extreme metal as powerfully as Bloodlust. Released at a time when no band had pushed heavy music to such dark and chaotic extremes, Venom’s early work became the foundation upon which entire genres were built.

The unholy trilogy of Cronos, Mantas, and Abaddon combined the speed of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with darker themes, raw production, and a shocking visual identity that would inspire generations of musicians. Their influence stretches from the early thrash movement through to death metal and the legendary Norwegian black metal scene.

The Bloodlust T-Shirt is not simply a band shirt—it is a tribute to one of the recordings that helped give birth to the global extreme metal underground. Essential for collectors who understand the roots of black metal and the bands that changed heavy music forever.