In League with Satan

Venom

About In League with Satan

When You Were Shouting at the Devil... We Were in League with Satan is the third album by Canadian metal band Zimmers Hole. The name is a reference to Mötley Crüe's album Shout at the Devil, as well as the band Venom's first album, Welcome to Hell, containing the song "In League with Satan". Drummer Gene Hoglan is also the current drummer for the touring version of Dethklok, which is referenced by a voice cameo from Nathan Explosion from the virtual version of Dethklok on "The Vowel Song".  


Year:
2002
3:30
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I'm in league with Satan
I was raised in hell
I walk the streets of Salem
Amongst the living dead
I need no one to tell me
What's wrong or right
I drink the blood of children
Stalk my prey at night

[Chorus]
Look out beware
When the full moon's high n' bright
In every way I'm there
In every shadow in the night
Coz I'm evil in league with Satan
Evil in league with Satan

I'm in league with Satan
Obey his commands
With the goat of Mendes
Sitting at his left hand
I'm in league with Satan
I love the dead
No one prayed for Sodom
As the people fled

I'm in league with Satan
I am the masters own
I drink the juice of women
As they lie alone
I'm in league with Satan
I bear the devils mark
I kill the new born baby
Tear the infants flesh

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Written by: ANTHONY BRAY, CONRAD LANT, JEFFREY DUNN

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21 facts about this song

Album Origin
"In League With Satan" is a song by the band Venom, and it was released on their debut album called "Welcome To Hell" in 1981.
Genre Pioneer
Venom, the band that performed "In League With Satan," is known for pioneering the genre of Black Metal, thanks to this album.
Controversial Theme
The song, with its themes explicitly portraying and even promoting devil-worship and satanism, created a lot of controversies, marking Venom's reputation as one of the most extreme metal bands of their time.
Lyrics
The song's lyrics are a Dr. Faustus-like pact with the devil, meaning a deal is made with the devil for personal gain at the expense of one's soul.
Influence
Despite, or perhaps because of, its controversial nature, "In League With Satan" became an influential song in the black metal genre.
Composition
The song is composed in a fairly simple structure, with a relentless, pounding rhythm and raw, distorted guitars that have become a hallmark of Black Metal.
Song Length
"In League With Satan" is notable for its considerable length. It's notably one of the longer tracks on the album, lasting over three and a half minutes.
Lineup
The song was recorded by the original band line-up including bassist/vocalist Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, guitarist Jeffrey 'Mantas' Dunn, and drummer Tony 'Abaddon' Bray.
Reissues
The song "In League With Satan" was also part of a two-disc collection set that released in 2002 under the same name. The collection features a variety of Venom's songs from different periods of their career.
Cover Versions
Several bands that were influenced by Venom's music have covered "In League With Satan." One of the most notable covers is from the death metal band Cancer, from their 1991 album "Death Shall Rise."
Genre Classification
"In League With Satan" was released by Venom, a band often credited for originating the genre of Black Metal. This song has a distinctive blend of speed, heaviness, gloominess, and raw production – characteristics often found in Black Metal.
Album Debut
This song was debuted on the band's first studio album, "Welcome to Hell," which was released in 1980.
Controversial Theme
The song "In League With Satan" was regarded as controversial and provocative due to its raw and overt satanic themes, common in the band's discography.
Musical Impact
The song is considered one of the foundations of the Black Metal genre. It played a significant role in shaping the sound and aesthetics of upcoming bands in the genre.
Authorship
This song was written by the original members of Venom, namely Conard 'Cronos' Lant, Jeffrey 'Mantas' Dunn, and Tony 'Abaddon' Bray.
Song Duration
The song runs for a relatively long duration – approximately 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
B-side Release
"In League With Satan" was also the B-side to the band's first single, "Live Like an Angel, Die Like a Devil," which was released the same year as the album.
Relentless Stage Performance
The band's outrageous stage performances often featured elaborate, satanic-influenced theatrics, which included inverted crosses and pyrotechnics. "In League With Satan" was a staple in their live performances.
Song Influence
Despite its controversial theme, the song has heavily influenced several rock musicians, inspiring them to express their music in an unconventional, experimental direction.
Cover Versions
Over the years, various bands from across the metal genre spectrum have covered "In League With Satan", including Anathema and Arch Enemy.
Reputation
The song is often credited with setting the standard for future extreme metal bands, primarily due to its aggressive speed, dark thematic elements, and semi-melodic overtones.

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