Burn This Place (To The Ground)
Venom · Possessed [1985]
If you want some action
Don't you take a seat
In the darkness were gonna
Knock you off your feet
Dancing with the devil
Feel the scorching heat
Evacuate the dancefloor
Were making hell tonite
We aint talking bullshit
We aint fucking around
Were gonna burn this place to the ground
Were not here to entertain you
Were gonna make you scream
When you wake in Hell tonite
You'll think it was a dream
Feel the razor fangs of fire
You'll wish you weren't born
Cry the cries of everyman
Are you getting warm?
We aint talking bullshit
We aint fucking around
Were gonna burn this place to the ground
Hells the only answer
When rock and roll gets tough
We aint yet packing up yet
No we aint' had enough
If you'd like to gamble
Get up here with me
Taste the firey flames of death
Not immortality
We not talking fucking bullshit
Were gonna burn this place to the ground
To the ground
Burn this place to the ground
Were gonna burn this place to the ground
Burn This Place (To The Ground)
Venom's "Burn This Place (To The Ground)" serves as a visceral centerpiece on their 1985 debut album, Possessed. The track exemplifies the band's signature blend of thrash metal and early black metal, characterized by relentless double-bass drumming, dissonant guitar riffs, and the iconic, guttural vocals of Coven. Released during the height of the European underground metal scene, the song captures the raw aggression and chaotic energy that defined the genre's formative years. As a staple of Venom's discography, it remains a defining recording that established their reputation for extreme, high-volume soundscapes. The composition reflects the band's commitment to creating a terrifying auditory experience, utilizing speed and distortion to evoke primal fear. Its enduring presence in the canon of early extreme metal highlights Venom's pivotal role in shaping the sound of the 1980s underground.