On this day November 7 1987, Venom released Calm Before The Storm, their fifth studio album and a turning point in the band’s evolution. Known for pioneering extreme metal, Venom shifted toward a cleaner sound on this record while still maintaining their aggressive energy and dark themes.
Calm Before The Storm introduced new guitarist Jim Clare and showcased a slightly more melodic approach compared to their earlier raw style. Songs like The Chanting Of The Priests and Under A Spell displayed the band’s effort to expand creatively while keeping their heavy roots intact.
80s insight: Calm Before The Storm reflected the experimentation of 1980s metal, when even the heaviest bands explored new sounds without losing their power or identity.
Calm Before The Storm introduced new guitarist Jim Clare and showcased a slightly more melodic approach compared to their earlier raw style. Songs like The Chanting Of The Priests and Under A Spell displayed the band’s effort to expand creatively while keeping their heavy roots intact.
80s insight: Calm Before The Storm reflected the experimentation of 1980s metal, when even the heaviest bands explored new sounds without losing their power or identity.
