June 27th, 2026 - Into the Void that is Oblivion

 

Good evening evil-doers, metal maniacs, and hopheads!  The Meista here tonight with another killer pairing for ya!  Let's get a little evil and do some heavy duty headbangin' with "Into Oblivion", the latest album by legendary metal veterans Venom and an Into the Void IPA from Roha Brewing Project!  Hell yeah!

Album Info:

• Artist: Venom
• Title: "Into Oblivion"
• Recorded: 
• Release date: May 1st, 2026 (15th studio album by Venom)
• Record company: Noise Records
• Production: Conrad T. Lant
• Album cover art: Nathan Goldsworthy (photography) and Conrad T. Lant (design concept) 
• Personnel: Conrad "Cronos" Lant (bass and vocals), Danny "Danté" Needham (drums), and Stuart "Rage" Dixon (guitars) 
• Musical style: Thrash metal, speed metal, black metal
• Sound: Fast, furious, raw, and aggressive, this is pure, classic Venom!  Sure, maybe there's nothing really new here in terms of subject matter or approach, but it kicks ass like only Venom does!
• Major themes: Death, violence, war, the occult, Satan, evil, darkness, hell, heavy metal, rebellion, life, etc.
• Tracks: 

1. "Into Oblivion"
2. "Lay Down Your Soul"
3. "Nevermore"
4. "Man & Beast"
5. "Death The Leveller"
6. "As Above, So Below"
7. "Kicked Outta Hell"
8. "Legend"
9. "Leve Loud"
10. "Metal Bloody Metal"
11. "Dogs Of War"
12. "Deathwitch"
13. "Unholy Mother"

Brew Info:

• Brewery: Roha Brewing Project (Salt Lake City, Utah)
• Website: https://rohabrewing.com/
• Brew: Brewers Select: Into the Void IPA
• Style: India Pale Ale (IPA) 
• Serving: 16 ounce can
• ABV: 6.9%
• Pour: The Into the Void IPA pours a hazy, golden-orange hue with an off-white, 1-finger head with good retention and soapy, sticky lacing.
• Nose: The nose is citrusy, malty, herbal, and somewhat dank.  There are aromas of grapefruit rind, tangerine, lime zest, herbal tea, a hint of wild onions, fresh herbs, wildflowers, toasted malts, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Taste: Following the nose, the taste of the Into the Void IPA is a well-balanced blend of pronounced hoppy and malty flavors.  There are notes of pink grapefruit juice, orange pith, black tea, toasted malts, and soft caramel/toffee.
• Mouthfeel: Medium to full-bodied and moderately carbonated, the mouthfeel is crisp, yet somewhat thick with a dry, slightly bitter finish.

Overall pairing: I think the hoppy and bold complexity of Roha's Into the Void IPA is perfect for the powerful and aggressive heavy metal beast that is Venom's "Into Oblivion"!  Those citrus flavors go well with the fiery guitars, while the more bitter notes go well with the darker lyrical subject matter and the intense wails of the mighty Cronos!  'Nuff said!

HAILS!!  Keep it craft and keep it heavy!