Venom Reveal 16th Studio Album ‘Into Oblivion’, Premiere First Single “Lay Down Your Soul”

Pioneering black metal legends Venom have announced their 16th studio album, ‘Into Oblivion’, alongside the debut of its first single, “Lay Down Your Soul”. The album is set for release on May 1st via Noise/BMG.

Frontman Conrad “Cronos” Lant shared on the effort:

“This album has really pushed the boundaries, but if you want to make a killer album, you pay for it in blood, sweat and tears.”

Guitarist/vocalist Stuart “Rage” Dixon added:

“I’m so proud of this album, it’s astounding! It feels so different, yet so familiar. The sonics are a step up, no song sounds the same, but they all work together.”

The opening single, “Lay Down Your Soul”, is now available to stream, with Cronos promising fans a fresh take on Venom’s classic style:

“I think it’s healthy to recognise things from back in the day and bring them into a new setting that gives it a whole fresh approach. The fans are going to go mental for it!”

‘Into Oblivion’ Track Listing:

01 – “Into Oblivion“
02 – “Lay Down Your Soul“
03 – “Nevermore“
04 – “Man & Beast“
05 – “Death The Leveller“
06 – “As Above So Below“
07 – “Kicked Outta Hell“
08 – “Legend“
09 – “Live Loud“
10 – “Metal Bloody Metal“
11 – “Dogs Of War“
12 – “Deathwitch“
13 – “Unholy Mother“

Notably, Venom’s ‘Into Oblivion’ joins a growing list of 2026 metal releases with the same title, including Lamb Of God’s twelfth studio album due March 13th.

Pre-orders for Venom’s latest can be found here.

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