Metal icons Venom have returned with a vengeance, unveiling their explosive new single Kicked Outta Hell—the second cut to be taken from their highly anticipated upcoming album Into Oblivion, set for release on 1st May.
A furious blast of thrash-laced intensity, Kicked Outta Hell sees the long-running trio pushing their sound into even heavier territory. While the track carries echoes of the band’s genre-defining early work, it also embraces a modern sense of weight and precision, resulting in one of the most crushing songs in their catalogue to date. Built for the live arena, its relentless pace, grinding riffs and chant-along energy feel primed to ignite crowds worldwide.
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Frontman and founding member Cronos approaches the track with a mischievous grin, flipping metal’s traditional imagery on its head. Rather than battling infernal forces, he places himself above them, delivering a tongue-in-cheek narrative where even the Devil has had enough. Guitarist Rage underscores the track’s direct, no-frills aggression, while drummer Dante highlights its sheer heaviness—together cementing it as a standout moment on the forthcoming record.
Into Oblivion marks Venom’s sixteenth studio album and their first new material since 2018’s Storm The Gates. Featuring the enduring line-up of Cronos, Rage and Dante, the album continues to evolve the band’s unmistakable formula. Across thirteen tracks—including Metal Bloody Metal, Dogs Of War and the title track—Venom blend their signature rawness and occult-tinged attitude with a broader, more expansive production style.
Despite the progression, the band remain firmly rooted in the ethos that made them pioneers. The spirit of their early ’80s output—widely credited with shaping the foundations of extreme metal—still burns at the core of Into Oblivion. However, there’s a renewed sense of clarity and force here, with tighter arrangements and a modern sonic punch that amplifies their enduring ferocity rather than diluting it.
To mark the album’s release, Venom are inviting fans to immerse themselves in the experience through a series of global listening events taking place on 30th April. These gatherings promise a celebration of all things heavy, offering fans the chance to hear Into Oblivion in full ahead of release, alongside exclusive merchandise giveaways and the opportunity to win signed test pressings.
The initiative reflects Venom’s ongoing commitment to their global legion of fans—an audience that has remained fiercely loyal while continuing to grow across generations. It also reinforces the communal power of heavy music, bringing listeners together in dedicated spaces to share in the band’s latest chapter at full volume.
Now over four decades into their career, Venom show no signs of slowing down. With Into Oblivion, they aren’t simply revisiting past glories—they’re reinforcing their legacy with a record that feels both true to their origins and vital in the present day. If Kicked Outta Hell is any indication, the band’s appetite for chaos, volume and provocation remains as potent as ever.
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