Venom
Venom
Artist Information
Genres: Thrash, Death Metal/Black Metal, Heavy Metal, British Metal, New Wave of British Heavy Metal
Active: 80's, 90's, 2000's
Influences
Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate, The Sex Pistols, King Diamond
Similar Artists
Celtic Frost, Destruction, Kreator, Slayer, Overkill, Immolation, Crucifixion, Blitzkrieg, Warfare, Witchfynde, Hellhammer, Bathory
Followers
In Ruins, Goblin Cock, Hellhammer, Krisiun, Anthrax, Emperor, Unleashed, Spinal Tap, Kreator, Dragon Lord, Slayer, Napalm Death, Saviours, Destruction, Exodus, Atomkraft, Toxic Holocaust, Mayhem, Metallica
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Biography
A seminal influence on the evolution of thrash and black metal, Venom formed during the late '70s in Newcastle, England. Originally a five-piece group called Oberon, they eventually trimmed their lineup to a trio comprising singer/bassist Conrad "Cronos" Lant, guitarist Jeff "Mantas" Dunn, and drummer Tony "Abaddon" Bray.
Discography
Release: May 26, 2008
Label: Noise, Sanctuary
Release: March 20, 2006
Label: Castle, King Japan, Sanctuary
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