Stand Up (And Be Counted)
Venom · MMV [2005]
Messangers of Satan
We pledge you all
Raise your hands
This is the solstice
Hail legions arise
We'll raise the roof
Touch the skies
Were praying for
The wings of Mayhem to arrive
The screaming fury burns
Brings us alive
Stand up and be counted
Stand up and be counted
We are the demons
Children of fire
Your turn has come
Live your desire
Burning ambition
Were were staying wild
We stand as one never denied
Defyant and proud
We stand together
Metlallic and loud we will fight
Devestation, pure Hell
Legions of the night
Stand up and be counted
Stand up and be counted
Come on, raise your hands
We are the black metal gods
V. E. N. O. Fucking M.
Are you with us
Right until the end?
Stand up and be counted
Stand up and be counted
Come on right at the back
You wanna be counted as well?
Stand up!
And be counted..
Stand Up (And Be Counted)
Stand Up (And Be Counted) appears on Venom's 2005 album MMV, a release marking the band's continued evolution decades after their initial rise. As pioneers of the extreme metal genre, Venom established a legacy defined by raw energy and theatrical intensity that influenced countless successors. This track contributes to their extensive catalogue, reflecting the heavy, driving sound that characterizes their later recordings. The song stands as part of a broader body of work that includes classic albums like Possessed and Resurrection, showcasing the group's enduring ability to craft anthemic metal. While the band's early years defined the thrash and black metal movements, their later output maintained the aggressive spirit that made them icons. This recording serves as a testament to their longevity and consistent impact on the heavy metal landscape.