40th anniversary edition of the debut studio album by English extreme metal pioneers Venom. Originally released in December 1981 during the peak of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, 'Welcome to Hell' is a landmark release that helped shape the sound of speed metal and laid the foundation for thrash, death, and black metal. Recognized by Rolling Stone as one of 'The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time' (ranked #74), this limited edition splatter vinyl is a must-have for collectors and fans of extreme metal. Album Information: Artist: Venom Format: Vinyl Genre: Metal Label: Neat Records Release Details: Release Date: December 1981 Edition: Limited Edition Country: UK Audio: Analog Package Contents: Media: Gold & Black Splatter Vinyl Packaging: Embossed Sleeve Extras: Reproduction of Original Lyric Bag and Poster Accolades: Ranked #74 on Rolling Stone's 'The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time'