Die Hard [Live Hammersmith '84]
Venom · MMV [2005]
Satan, Father
Help me from this grave
Demons, Warriors
Ever be my slaves
'Cause I can't reason
With men and mortal fools
They will die hard,
Hear the golden rule
Die Hard
Legions iron and steel
Die Hard
Men of war reveiled
Die Hard
Captors of the Brave
Die Hard
Die Hard
Sinner, liar
Guard your crown of thorns
Priestess, Parson
Live your life of scorn
Of Hell and blasphemy
I can RAISE the fires
We can grow strong
Satanic royalty
Evil, angels
Ride the wings of Hades
Vultures of the night
Death is on our side
Furnace burnin' bright
'Cause we ain't getting tired
Help me from this grave
Demons, Warriors
Ever be my slaves
'Cause I can't reason
With men and mortal fools
They will die hard,
Hear the golden rule
Die Hard
Legions iron and steel
Die Hard
Men of war reveiled
Die Hard
Captors of the Brave
Die Hard
Die Hard
Sinner, liar
Guard your crown of thorns
Priestess, Parson
Live your life of scorn
Of Hell and blasphemy
I can RAISE the fires
We can grow strong
Satanic royalty
Evil, angels
Ride the wings of Hades
Vultures of the night
Death is on our side
Furnace burnin' bright
'Cause we ain't getting tired
Die Hard [Live Hammersmith '84]
Venom's 'Die Hard' stands as a defining track from their 2005 live album 'MMV [2005]', capturing the raw energy of their 1984 performance at Hammersmith. Recorded during the height of the black metal explosion, the song exemplifies the genre's signature blend of shrieking vocals, blast beats, and atmospheric growls. As a staple of Venom's discography, it reflects the band's evolution from their early thrash roots into the forefront of the early 80s extreme metal movement. The recording serves as a powerful testament to the live intensity that characterized their era, offering fans a visceral connection to the underground scenes of the mid-1980s.