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On Sunday, November 30, former Venom members Jeff “Mantas” Dunn (guitar) and Antony “Abaddon” Bray (drums) got back together for a special show at Tokyo, Japan’s storied Shinjuku Antiknock. Dunn and Bray performed three Venom classics alongside some of Japan’s top black metal players: Masaki “Gezol” Tachi (Sabbat) on bass and vocals, Mirai Kawashima (Sigh)...
British progressive metalcore crew Shields return with their hostile new single “Parasites”, a fierce preview of their upcoming album “Death & Connection”, which arrives on January 30, 2026 through Long Branch Records. The song pushes the band’s sound into darker territory with sharp electronics and tight, stomping riffs. It shows how far Shields have evolved...
Three bands will now use variations of the Venom band name, according to Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and Anthony “Abaddon” Bray, the legendary co-founders of the groundbreaking black metal band Venom, who recently announced that they will commemorate the 45th anniversary of the band’s debut album, 1981’s “Welcome To Hell,” in 2026. Along with their new...
In order to support their current legal battle against their former Venom bandmate Conrad “Cronos” Lant, Jeffrey “Mantas” Dunn and Anthony “Abaddon” Bray, who were co-founders of Venom, are looking to crowdfund £150,000. Lant has continued to front Venom, while the two previously performed together in the rival Venom faction Venom, Inc. following their respective...
The second day of this year’s Hellsinki Metal Festival was crowned by the long-awaited and highly anticipated performance of English black metal legend Venom. There was a strong lineup of bands including Canadian deathcore band Angelmaker, English grindcore masters Napalm Death, Norwegian metal pioneers Enslaved, American hardcore band Hatebreed and Swedish black metal pride Marduk....
Former Venom members Jeff “Mantas” Dunn (guitar) and Antony “Abaddon” Bray (drums) will reunite for a special show on November 30 at Shinjuku Antiknock, a renowned music venue in Tokyo, Japan, according to a statement released by Japanese rock music publisher UPP-tone Music. Dunn and Bray will perform “Venom classics” with some of Japan’s best...
Canadian hardcore outfit Pig Pen has unleashed a fierce new single, “Venom Moon Rising”, taken from their upcoming debut album “Mental Madness”. The album is set for release on June 27th via Flatspot Records. The band’s lineup is stacked with heavy hitters: frontman Matty Matheson — best known as a celebrity chef and actor in...
Sakis Tolis is not only the founding member but also the iconic frontman of Rotting Christ, one of Greece’s most influential metal exports. For over three decades, his distinct voice, songwriting, and relentless passion have helped shape the sound of Hellenic black metal and carried the band from underground cult status to international acclaim. With...
It appears that Jeff “Mantas” Dunn still harbours feelings for his former bandmate, bassist, and vocalist Tony Dolan after his departure from Venom Inc.. It appeared that he had every reason to hang up his boots and spend the rest of his life in Portugal with his wife, especially since he was sixty-three and had...
Venom Inc. have added Curran “Beleth” Murphy as their new lead guitarist in the wake of Jeff “Mantas” Dunn exiting the group. Earlier this month, Dunn announced he would not be returning to the veteran heavy metal outfit, citing both health and personal issues. It would appear that the decision was made without much discussion...
