Genre(s):
NWOBHM/Black/Speed Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Satan, Hell, Blood, Women, Metal
Origin:
United Kingdom (Newcastle)
Formed In:
1979
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Conrad "Cronos" Lant - Vocals & Bass (1979-1987, 1995-) (Dwarfstar)
Rage - Guitar (2007-)
Antony "Antton" Lant - Drums (2000-) (Nu:Future Cowboys)
Former/Past Member(s):
Guitars:
Jeff "Mantas" Dunn (1979-1985, 1989-2000) (Warfare (UK), Scooter)
Jimmy Clare (1987) (Cronos (UK))
Steve "War Maniac" White (1992) (Atomkraft, War Machine)
Al Barnes (1989-1991) (Mantas, XLR8R)
Mike "Mykus" Hickey (1987, 2005-2007) (Cronos (UK), ex-Carcass, ex-Cathedral, Goatreign, The Hounds of Hasselvander, Altered Dominance)
Dave Irwin (live only) (ex-Fist (UK))
Les Cheetham (live only) (ex-Avenger (UK))
Drums:
Tony "Abaddon" Bray (1979-1997) (Warfare (UK), Djinn (UK), Beneath (UK))
Vocals:
Clive "Jesus Christ" Archer (1979) (Oberon (UK))
Vocals, Bass:
Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan (1989-1992) (Atomkraft, ex-Mantas)
Bass:
Alan Winston
Discography:
Venom - Demon [demo] - 1980
Venom - In League With Satan [single] - 1981
Venom - Welcome To Hell [full-length] - 1981
Venom - To Hell And Back [demo] - 1982
Venom - Black Metal [full-length] - 1982
Venom - Bloodlust [single] - 1982
Venom - At War With Satan [demo] - 1983
Venom - At War With Satan [full-length] - 1983
Venom - Die Hard [single] - 1983
Venom - Manitou [single] - 1984
Venom - Warhead [single] - 1984
Venom - Canadian Assault [ep] - 1984
Venom - From Hell To The Unknown... [best of/compilation] - 1985
Venom - Here Lies Venom [boxed set] - 1985
Venom - American Assault [ep] - 1985
Venom - French Assault [ep] - 1985
Venom - Italian Assault [ep] - 1985
Venom - Hell At Hammersmith [ep] - 1985
Venom - Japanese Assault [ep] - 1985
Venom - Nightmare [ep] - 1985
Venom - Nightmare [single] - 1985
Venom - Possessed [full-length] - 1985
Venom - The Singles 80-86 [best of/compilation] - 1986
Venom - Scandinavian Assault [ep] - 1986
Venom - Official Bootleg [live] - 1986
Venom - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik [live] - 1986
Venom & Warfare & Saracen & Avenger - Metal City [split] - 1987
Venom - German Assault [ep] - 1987
Venom - Calm Before The Storm [full-length] - 1987
Venom - Prime Evil [full-length] - 1989
Venom - Tear Your Soul Apart [ep] - 1990
Venom - Acid Queen [best of/compilation] - 1991
Venom - Temples Of Ice [full-length] - 1991
Venom - The Book Of Armageddon [best of/compilation] - 1992
Venom & Raven & Warfare - Radio Hell: The Friday Rock Show Sessions [split] - 1992
Venom - The Waste Lands [full-length] - 1992
Venom - In Memorium [best of/compilation] - 1993
Venom - Leave Me In Hell [best of/compilation] - 1993
Venom - Skeletons In The Closet [best of/compilation] - 1993
Venom - Black Reign [best of/compilation] - 1996
Venom - Venom '96 [ep] - 1996
Venom - Cast In Stone [full-length] - 1997
Venom - The Second Coming [live] - 1997
Venom - New, Live, And Rare [best of/compilation] - 1998
Venom - From Heaven To The Unknown [best of/compilation] - 1999
Venom - Old New Borrowed & Blue [best of/compilation] - 1999
Venom - Buried Alive [best of/compilation] - 1999
Venom - The Collection [best of/compilation] - 2000
Venom - Court Of Death [best of/compilation] - 2000
Venom - Resurrection [full-length] - 2000
Venom - Formation Of The Wicked [best of/compilation] - 2001
Venom - The Venom Archive [best of/compilation] - 2001
Venom - Greatest Hits & More [best of/compilation] - 2001
Venom - A Triple Dose Of Venom [boxed set] - 2001
Venom - Darkest Hour [best of/compilation] - 2002
Venom - Kissing The Beast [best of/compilation] - 2002
Venom - Welcome To Hell [best of/compilation] - 2002
Venom - Bitten [live] - 2002
Venom - Lay Down Your Soul! [best of/compilation] - 2002
Venom - Best Of - Witching Hour [best of/compilation] - 2003
Venom - In League With Satan [best of/compilation] - 2003
Venom - The Seven Gates Of Hell - Singles 1980-1985 [best of/compilation] - 2003
Venom - Witching Hour [live] - 2003
Venom - Antechrist [demo] - 2005
Venom - Belgian Assault [ep] - 2005
Venom - Mmv [boxed set] - 2005
Venom - Antechrist [single] - 2006
Venom - Metal Black [full-length] - 2006
Venom - Hell [full-length] - 2008
*****
Official site:
www.venomslegions.com
Venom - Demon [demo] - 1980 by Oskulum
Venom - Welcome To Hell [full-length] - 1981 by металлист
Venom - Black Metal [full-length] - 1982 by Destroyer_666
Venom - At War With Satan [full-length] - 1983 by gothik
Venom - Canadian Assault [ep] - 1984 by Margoth
Venom - Official Bootleg [live] - 1986 by ROSARINO
Venom - Calm Before The Storm [full-length] - 1987 by Arashi
Venom - Prime Evil [full-length] - 1989 by металлист
Venom - Temples Of Ice [full-length] - 1991 by Oskulum
Venom - The Waste Lands [full-length] - 1992 by Oskulum
Venom - In Memorium [best of/compilation] - 1993 by Oskulum
Venom - Skeletons In The Closet [best of/compilation] - 1993 by Oskulum
Venom - Cast In Stone [full-length] - 1997 by IronMan
Venom - From Heaven To The Unknown [best of/compilation] - 1999 by Oskulum
Venom - Resurrection [full-length] - 2000 by cecilb
Venom - Bitten [live] - 2002 by Oskulum
Venom - Mmv [boxed set] - 2005 by Oskulum
Venom - Metal Black [full-length] - 2006 by devil
