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Venom are a heavy metal/first wave of black metal band, formed in late 1979 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Coming to prominence towards the end of the 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal', Venom have found little mainstream success or critical acclaim, but are widely regarded as highly influential, particularly for their first two albums, Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982).
The title of Venom's second album would become influential and definitive enough to describe an entire subgenre called black metal, a category under which the band is most commonly referred.The nature of Venom's high-pitch guitars, harsh vocals, use of pseudonyms, and unrelenting emphasis on Satanic lyrics and imagery is considered the template for the subgenre's later successes, and arguably for the broader extreme metal movement in general.
Their second album, Black Metal (1982) is cited as perhaps the most important influence in the development of black metal, thrash metal, death metal and other related styles that are often grouped under the extreme metal umbrella. Many defining elements of these genres are first found in the lyrics and song titles created by Cronos and his unique singing style as well as the guitar work and solos performed by Mantas.
Critic Ed Rivadavia described Black Metal as the product of 'a trio of visionary village idiots grappling with forces beyond their control (i.e., creative developments so groundbreaking they themselves had little control over its final destination, nor the technical ability to match their vision).' Despite its shortcomings, the album is nonetheless hugely influential.
Guitarist Mantas left the band after recording Possessed (1985). The follow-up, Calm Before The Storm (1987) moved away from Satanic themes in favor of Tolkienesque “Sword and Sorcery” material.
In late 2005, Venom released a career defining 4-disc box set MMV, which includes an exclusive mini-poster of the band's seven-date tour of Europe with Metallica and a 60 page picture book, with interviews and pictures. The set includes all their best-known songs, along with rarities like live tracks, demos and outtakes.
In March 2006, Venom released their latest album, Metal Black, featuring original frontman Cronos along with his brother Antton on drums, and guitarist Mike Hickey aka Mykvs. The album is a return to Venom's sound in Black Metal, as signified by the name "Metal Black".
As of early 2007, guitarist Mykvs has left the band due to an inability to completely focus on Venom during tours. A new guitarist by the name of Rage has been named as his replacement.
studio albumi
Welcome To Hell (1981)
Black Metal (1982)
At War With Satan (1983) (Chart Position #64 UK)
Possessed (1985) (Chart Position #99 UK)
Calm Before The Storm (1987)
Prime Evil (1989)
Temples of Ice (1991)
The Waste Lands (1992)
Venom ' 96 (EP) (1996)
Cast In Stone (1997)
Resurrection (2000)
Metal Black (2006)
Cast In Stone (expanded edition) (2006)
WELCOME TO HELL
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