Venom Possessed Official T-Shirt – Classic First Wave Black Metal Album Shirt

The Venom Possessed Official T-Shirt celebrates the fourth studio album from one of the most influential bands in the history of extreme metal. Featuring the iconic artwork from Possessed printed on the front, this official shirt honours the final studio album recorded by the legendary classic lineup of Cronos, Mantas, and Abaddon - the trio responsible for helping create the foundations of black metal, thrash metal, and extreme music itself.

Released in 1985 through Neat Records, Possessed arrived as the follow-up to Venom’s groundbreaking trilogy of Welcome To Hell, Black Metal, and At War With Satan. While retaining the raw aggression, occult atmosphere, and underground attitude that made Venom infamous, the album continued to push the band's signature sound through tracks such as “Possessed,” “Nightmare,” “Satanachist,” and “Hellchild.”

For many collectors, Possessed represents the closing chapter of Venom’s original classic era. It stands as the final full-length studio recording from the legendary Cronos, Mantas, and Abaddon lineup before the end of one of the most influential periods in extreme metal history. As such, merchandise from the Possessed era remains highly sought after by serious collectors and long-time followers of the underground.

Printed on a premium Gildan Heavy Cotton garment, this 100% cotton black t-shirt delivers a durable heavyweight feel designed for years of wear. The classic fit and bold front artwork make it equally suited for concerts, festivals, everyday wear, and serious metal collections.

Whether you are a lifelong Venom fan or a collector of first-wave black metal history, the Possessed T-Shirt is an essential tribute to one of the most important bands ever to emerge from the underground.

Recommended for fans of Welcome To Hell, Black Metal, At War With Satan, Possessed, and listeners of Bathory, Slayer, Celtic Frost, Hellhammer, Sodom, Destruction, Kreator, Darkthrone, and Mayhem.
Product Specifications

Band: Venom
Design: Possessed Album Artwork
Product Type: Official Band T-Shirt
Brand: Gildan Heavy Cotton
Material: 100% Cotton
Fabric Type: Heavyweight Cotton Construction
Colour: Black
Print Location: Front Print
Back Print: No
Fit Style: Classic Unisex Fit
Condition: Brand New
Officially Licensed: Yes

Size Guide

Shirt sizes are not standardised. 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 bands have influenced the development of extreme metal as profoundly as Venom. Their early catalogue established the blueprint for black metal while simultaneously helping inspire the emergence of thrash metal and death metal.

Possessed occupies a unique place within that legacy. As the final studio album recorded by the classic Cronos, Mantas, and Abaddon lineup, it marks the conclusion of one of the most important creative periods in underground metal history. Alongside Welcome To Hell, Black Metal, and At War With Satan, it forms part of the essential collector-era catalogue that helped define extreme music for future generations.

For collectors, the Possessed era represents the closing chapter of the original Venom story and remains a highly respected piece of first-wave black metal history.