“If hell had a house band… this would be it, mun.”
Right then you absolute metal maniacs — crank the volume, warn the neighbours, and maybe light a candle for safety… because Venom are back with Into Oblivion, and it’s less an album… more a full-blown descent into chaos. 🤘💀🔥
No polish. No mercy. No apologies.
Just pure, filthy, snarling metal the way it was always meant to be.
🔥 FIRST IMPACT – “WELCOME TO THE ABYSS”
From the second this beast kicks in, you’re not easing into anything…
You’re dragged headfirst into the pit.
The guitars sound like they’ve been dragged through gravel and set on fire, the drums hit like a demolition crew, and the vocals? Absolute venom (pun fully intended 😏).
It’s aggressive. It’s raw. It’s gloriously unhinged.
Exactly what you want.
🎸 SOUND & STYLE – “DIRTY, DANGEROUS, AND LOUD AS HELL”
This is Venom doing what Venom do best:
- 💀 Razor-sharp riffs soaked in filth
- 🥁 Relentless drumming that doesn’t let you breathe
- 🎤 Vocals straight from the underworld
- 🔥 Production that keeps things raw without losing punch
There’s a real old-school spirit here — that early black/thrash DNA still pumping through every track — but with enough bite to keep it feeling alive in 2026.
This isn’t nostalgia.
This is a band still swinging like they’ve got everything to prove.
😈 ATMOSPHERE – “SMOKE, FIRE, AND TOTAL MAYHEM”
Into Oblivion feels like:
- A basement show where the amps are too loud 🔊
- A festival tent on the verge of collapse ⛺
- A ritual you probably shouldn’t be attending 🔥
It’s dark, chaotic, and dripping with attitude — the kind of album that doesn’t ask for your attention…
It demands it.
🤘 STANDOUT MOMENTS – “PURE CHAOS, TRACK AFTER TRACK”
There’s no filler here — just a relentless barrage of riffs and rage.
Some tracks come in like a punch to the jaw… others creep in with a sinister build before exploding into full-on madness.
The pacing keeps you on edge — never too comfortable, never predictable.
And that’s exactly how Venom like it. 😈
🎤 LYRICS – “HELLISH, HEAVY, AND HAVING A BLAST”
Let’s be honest…
You don’t come to Venom for polite poetry.
You come for:
- 🔥 Hellfire imagery
- 😈 Occult chaos
- 💀 Rebellion and noise
- 🤘 Zero concern for subtlety
And Into Oblivion delivers all of it with a grin that says “we know exactly what we’re doing”.
🎶 TRACK LIST – “DESCENT INTO MADNESS”
(Tracklist to be confirmed — and we’ll update this the second it drops, no messing about.)
- Into Oblivion
- Lay Down Your Soul
- Nevermore
- Man & Beast
- Death The Leveller
- As Above So Below
- Kicked Outta Hell
- Legend
- Live Loud
- Metal Bloody Metal
- Dogs Of War
- Deathwitch
- Unholy Mother
(You already know it’s gonna be carnage.)
🔊 LIVE POTENTIAL – “THIS WILL DESTROY VENUES”
If this album doesn’t absolutely level venues live, we’ll eat our battle jackets.
Picture it:
- Lights low
- Crowd packed
- First riff drops…
- Absolute carnage
Pits opening. Drinks flying. Someone losing a shoe. Standard procedure. 😅🍺
🏁 FINAL VERDICT – “STILL KINGS OF THE UNDERWORLD”
Into Oblivion proves one thing loud and clear:
Venom aren’t here to mellow out.
They’re here to tear it all down and build it back louder.
It’s raw, aggressive, and unapologetically filthy — everything you want from a Venom record and then some.
⭐ RIFF REPORT RATING: 8 / 10 ⭐
💀 Riffs from hell
🔥 Energy for days
😈 Chaos fully unleashed
If you like your metal clean and tidy…
This ain’t for you.
If you like it loud, messy, and borderline dangerous…
Welcome to oblivion, butt. 🤘💀🔥
Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
A familiar face at festivals across the UK, Michael spends much of the year covering events including Download Festival, Bloodstock Open Air, Steelhouse Festival, Firevolt, Plumpton Revival, and many more. Whether he’s battling the Welsh weather on a mountainside, surviving a weekend in a muddy campsite, or squeezed against the front barrier with thousands of fellow fans, he’s always searching for the next great story to share.
As editor of The Riff Report, Michael writes festival guides, breaking news, album reviews, gig reviews, interviews, opinion pieces, nostalgia features, and behind-the-scenes stories from across the rock and metal world. His writing combines honest opinions, humour, and a genuine love for live music, bringing readers closer to the bands, festivals, venues, and people that keep the scene alive.
Michael is particularly passionate about supporting independent artists, local venues, charities, and the wider UK rock and metal community. He believes every band deserves a chance to be discovered and every festival has a story worth telling. Through The Riff Report, he aims to shine a spotlight on both the biggest names in rock and the future stars waiting to break through.
When he’s not writing or interviewing artists, you’ll probably find him exploring festival campsites, photographing live shows, chatting with fellow fans over a pint, or planning the next road trip in search of more riffs, bigger crowds, and unforgettable moments.
Above all, Michael believes rock and metal are about more than music—they’re about community, friendship, and creating memories that last a lifetime. That’s exactly what The Riff Report exists to celebrate.
Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. 🤘
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