Venom The Seven Gates Of Hell Singles 1981-1985 CD (Slipcase, Extensive Booklet, 2-sided poster, 2024, High Roller Records)

Unearthing the raw power of Venom’s most influential era, The Seven Gates Of Hell: Singles 1981–1985 brings together the seven essential singles that defined the band’s legacy and reshaped the future of extreme metal. Remastered and restored by Patrick W. Engel at Temple of Disharmony (October 2024), this definitive edition offers the sharpest, most faithful audio these recordings have ever had.

Between 1981 and 1985, Venom’s classic lineup - Cronos, Mantas and Abaddon unleashed a run of singles on Neat Records that would become cornerstones of the genre. These releases, alongside Welcome to Hell and Black Metal, established Venom as pioneers whose chaotic intensity set the blueprint for black and extreme metal worldwide.

This collection presents all seven singles in strict chronological order, showing the band’s evolution from their notorious debut “In League With Satan” through to the ferocious Hell at Hammersmith EP, including its iconic live take on “Witching Hour.” Also included are all relevant B-sides, alternate-format bonus tracks, and the addition of “Warhead” from the original 12" picture disc of “Nightmare.”

Expanded from the original 2003 Sanctuary CD edition, this High Roller Records version also features a brand-new 5,000-word essay and interview with Tony “Abaddon” Bray, offering deep insight into Venom’s formative years.

Essential for collectors, NWOBHM devotees, and black metal historians alike..

Recommended if you like: Bathory, Motorhead, Hellhammer, Sodom, Midnight, Celtic Frost, Slayer, Bulldozer, Possessed, Sarcofago, Toxic Holocaust, Darkhrone, Hellripper

Artist: Venom
Title: The Seven Gates Of Hell Singles 1981-1985
Catalogue Number #: HRR 1007CD
UPC:4251267721566
Release Year: 2003/2025
Duration: Album
Format: CD
Packaging Type: Jewel Case, Slipcase
Special Attributes: Reissue
Condition: New & Factory sealed

Tracklist:
01 In League with Satan (Single Version)
02 Live like an Angel (Die like a Devil) (Single Version)
03 Blood Lust
04 In Nomine Satanas
05 Die Hard
06 Acid Queen
07 Bursting Out
08 Warhead (12" Version)
09 Lady Lust
10 Seven Gates of Hell
11 Manitou (12" Version)
12 Woman
13 Dead of the Night
14 Nightmare
15 Satanachist
16 F.O.A.D.
17 Warhead (live)
18 Witching Hour (Live)
19 Teacher's Pet - Poison - Teacher's Pet (live)
15. Satanachist
16. F.O.A.D.
17. Witching Hour
18. Teacher’s Pet/Poison/Teacher’s Pet (Reprise)