Warhead [Live Hammersmith '84]
Venom · MMV [2005]
Warhead - unite the lightning whore
Power burning - hell and man
Raging torment - take my hand
Frenzied motions - reach your soul
Dance the warhead - fast of slow
Born of thunder
Raised by fire
Call the heavens
By desire
Screaming furnace - death of life
Demons calling - chosen wives
Sabbats charming - out in lust
Chance the warhead - win or bust
Warhead - hear the thunder roar
Warhead - unite the lightning whore
Warhead - engraved on flesh and bone
Warhead - born of mortal stone
Warhead [Live Hammersmith '84]
Venom's 'Warhead' stands as a definitive live recording from the band's 1984 performance at Hammersmith Odeon, captured for the compilation 'MMV [2005]'. As a cornerstone of the British death metal genre, Venom pioneered the extreme metal sound that would influence countless bands for decades. This track exemplifies the raw, aggressive energy characteristic of their early work, featuring the iconic vocal style of C.C. and the distorted guitar riffs that defined the movement. The recording preserves the visceral atmosphere of the era, showcasing the band's ability to deliver high-octane performances that challenged the boundaries of heavy music. It remains a vital document of the scene's origins, capturing the intensity and innovation that established Venom as a legendary force in extreme metal history.