Hellbent
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Hellbent
Seek him here seek him on the highway never knowing when he'll appear
All await engine's ticking over hear the roar as they sense the fear
Wheels a glint of steel and a flash of light
Screams from a streak of fire as he strikes
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
Black as night faster than a shadow crimson flare from a raging sun
An exhibition of sheer precision yet no one knows from where he comes
Fools self destruct cannot take that crown
Dreams crash one by one to the ground
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
There's many who tried to prove that they're faster
But they didn't last and they died as they tried
There's many who tried to prove that they're faster
But they didn't last and they died as they tried
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
Whoa thank you and good night
Seek him here seek him on the highway never knowing when he'll appear
All await engine's ticking over hear the roar as they sense the fear
Wheels a glint of steel and a flash of light
Screams from a streak of fire as he strikes
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
Black as night faster than a shadow crimson flare from a raging sun
An exhibition of sheer precision yet no one knows from where he comes
Fools self destruct cannot take that crown
Dreams crash one by one to the ground
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
There's many who tried to prove that they're faster
But they didn't last and they died as they tried
There's many who tried to prove that they're faster
But they didn't last and they died as they tried
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
Hell bent hell bent for metal hell bent hell bent for metal
Whoa thank you and good night
Hellbent - Venom
Released in 1984, 'Hellbent' stands as a defining track in the evolution of thrash metal, showcasing Venom's transition from black metal pioneers to a more aggressive, guitar-driven sound. The song features the band's signature distorted riffs and high-energy delivery, reflecting the raw intensity that would later influence the entire genre. As one of their most recognized recordings, it captures the chaotic spirit of the early 1980s underground scene while establishing Venom's reputation for relentless speed and visceral power. The track remains a staple in the canon of classic metal, often cited as a precursor to the wave of thrash bands that emerged in the mid-1980s.