Prime Evil (Venom album)

Infobox Album
Name = Prime Evil
Type = studio
Artist = Venom


Released = October 9, 1989
Recorded = 1989 at Lynx Studio, Newcastle
Genre = Heavy metal, speed metal
Length = 39:55
Label = Under One Flag
Producer = Nick Tauber
Kevin Ridley
Reviews =
Last album = "Calm Before the Storm"
(1987)
This album = "Prime Evil"
(1989)
Next album = "Temples of Ice"
(1991)

"Prime Evil" is the sixth studio album by heavy metal band Venom. It is also the first in a series of three albums with former Atomkraft bassist and vocalist Tony Dolan as a band member and composer. This sets the album apart from most other Venom albums.

Track listing

#Prime Evil - 4:38
#Parasite - 3:08
#Blackened Are the Priests - 4:19
#Carnivorous - 2:11
#Skeletal Dance - 3:07
#Megalomania - 5:25
#Insane - 2:54
#Harder Than Ever - 3:09
#Into the Fire - 3:23
#School Daze - 4:23
#Live Like An Angel - Die Like A Devil - 3:05

"Megalomania" is a Black Sabbath cover. "Live Like An Angel - Die Like A Devil" was first written and recorded by the original Venom lineup. The vinyl version of the album did not include this song.

Line-up

* Abaddon - Drums and Percussion
* Mantas - Lead Guitar
* Al Barnes - Rhythm Guitar
* "The Demolition Man" - Bass and Vocals