100 Miles to Hell

The Return.....

The two latest albums has set the bar high, but the group tries it´s best to fulfill the increased expectations. They reach a remarkable hit rate while delivering three excellent numbers. The band scores with a lovely EP just in time for (black) christmas.

Cronos shows once again that his voice has its own unique stamp. With the right portion of fury, his demonic approach is still absolutely convincing. Moreover, his vocal lines shape some sections of the EP in an impressive way. No question that Cronos has not forgotten how to spell the words "Black" and "Metal". The first track, “100 Miles To Hell” is a groovy midtempo classic Venom track with some familiar satanic lines in the lyrics.

On the B-side, the velocity is faster and the music combines some serious dirty thrash elements with gloomy parts, and they find the right balance between these ingredients and creates an atmosphere of confident. The Bulldozer bass of Cronos creates some magic in the latter part of “We The Loud” who focuses on speed while demonstrating Venom´s joy of playing, and is one out of many highlights on this EP’s 11 minute journey. All instrument has received great treatment from Cronos who produced the album as always. He knows how he will present Venom and has done a great job. The mighty drums from Dante emphasize this statement.

The furious “Beaten To A Pulp” attacks you with its intense and original guitar lines. The massive guitar chords is awesome and really haunting. Some of Rage's best work ever. Spellbinding tone he got on this one!

This EP shows that Venom continue to release quality metal after all these years…a feat that some bands from the 80s just can not pull off. “100 Miles To Hell” is a must have EP and there’s no sign of them slowing down. New chapters are on it´s way. They have returned!