Venom Inc.

Venom Inc. represents a significant branch of the extreme metal family tree, formed by the 'Prime Evil' era lineup of the legendary band Venom.

Featuring Jeff 'Mantas' Dunn, the architect of the black metal guitar sound, and Tony 'Demolition Man' Dolan, the band serves as a revitalized continuation of the street-level metal aesthetic. Their sound identity is characterized by a fusion of speed metal, thrash, and the 'first wave' black metal style they helped pioneer, often described by critics as 'Black 'n' Roll' due to its heavy Motörhead influence. Unlike the original Venom's lo-fi 'Welcome to Hell' era, Venom Inc. utilizes modern studio techniques to create a more 'mature' and 'clean' sonic profile, as heard on their 2017 debut 'Avé'. The band occupies a unique cultural position as both a legacy act performing classics and a contemporary force releasing new material that challenges the 'music snob' elite with 'rowdy noise orgies.' Their influence web connects directly to the birth of thrash and death metal, maintaining a critical consensus as a reliable, high-energy live act that preserves the visceral spirit of Newcastle's metal scene.