What is "cloven hoof"

n. 1 A divided hoof, as on bovine animals. 2 The mark of the Devil.

1. n. the mark of Satan [syn: cloven foot]

2. a hoof divided into two parts at its distal extremity (as of ruminants or swine) [syn: cloven foot]

Cloven Hoof may refer to:

• Cloven Hoof (band), a heavy metal band from Wolverhampton
• Cloven Hoof (album), a 1984 album by Cloven Hoof
• Cloven hoof, a hoof split into two toes

Cloven Hoof are a heavy metal band from Wolverhampton, United Kingdom, that was active from 1979 to 1990, and again from around 2000 onwards. The band was associated with the new wave of British heavy metal movement, alongside bands such as Iron Maiden, Saxon and Diamond Head. Enduring many line-up changes, only founding bassist Lee Payne has remained present throughout the band's career.

Cloven Hoof, released in 1984, is the first full-length studio album by the British heavy metal band Cloven Hoof. The track "Gates Of Gehenna" from the band's debut E.P., The Opening Ritual, was re-recorded in this album. Neat Records re-released this album on CD in 2002 and included 3 bonus tracks that were recorded on 10 June 1983 for the BBC Friday Rock Show.