Harmony Dies
Venom · Possessed [1985]
Demons calling to Hell
Wise ways ye cannot sell
Praying fools light their ways
Night decends shrouds the day
Unveil the hysterskies
Immortal children cry
Question of when and why
Harmony dies
Sacrifice the solstice
Casting out the priestess
Anger lingers in death
Waiting the for the last breath
Hell has no disguise
Just look through Satan's eyes
When dogs of war can fly
Harmony dies
Death is fighting with death
Time shall feed on whats left
Prophets on the altar
Voicing his words of war
Walk through their sacred fires
The halls of souls admire
But as the end grows nigh
Harmony dies
Harmony Dies
Venom's 'Harmony Dies' stands as a defining track on their 1985 debut album, 'Possessed,' establishing the band's signature blend of thrash metal and black metal. Released during the height of the early 80s metal scene, the song exemplifies the raw aggression and technical precision that would characterize Venom's career. As a cornerstone of their discography, the recording captures the band's transition from the raw sound of their earlier work to a more polished, yet equally ferocious, approach. The track remains a staple in the genre's history, influencing countless subsequent acts in the death and thrash metal movements. Its enduring presence in Venom's catalog underscores its status as a critical piece of their artistic identity and the broader metal canon.