Venom (band)

Venom are a black metal band from Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The band was formed in 1979. Venom is considered to be (one of) the first Black Metal bands.

Venom
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Venom at Hellfest Summer Open Air in 2008
Background information
OriginNewcastle upon Tyne, England
GenresSpeed metal, thrash metal, first wave black metal, hardcore punk
Years active1979–1993, 1995–present
LabelsNeat, Filmtrax, Under One Flag, SPV, Sanctuary/Castle, Universal
Websitewww.venomslegions.com
MembersCronos
La Rage
Dante
Past membersSee: List of Venom band members

Current members

Former members

Studio albums

DVD

Venom (band) Media

Other websites