How many of you Waveriders love the Prime Evil era of
Venom? By that I mean Prime Evil, Temples of Ice and the Wastelands? It was a period in Venom's history that still has die-hard (pun intended) fans
divided. Cronos was gone – Atomkraft
bassist/throater Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan stepped in and more than filled
his shoes. With Demolition Man the band
were headed in a more - dare I say it – melodic direction which pissed off loyal
fans. Of course we all know the
“classic” line up reunited a few years later, then “Boys will be Boys” as they
say. Cronos still fronts Venom –
Guitarist Jeff “Mantas” Dunn and Demolition Man formed their own band “M:Pire
of Evil” and played Venom nuggets in their set mixed in with originals.
Then in 2015, Drummer Tony “Abaddon” Bray joined M:Pire
onstage at Keep it True and Announced “Oh yeah all three of us are in a band
now!!” Evil laughter...
Cronos shot his mouth off in the press, but, to their
credit, the Venom Inc. boys have been nothing but gentlemen about the whole
situation. Two different bands both
playing tribute to the monolith that is Venom.
Let the fans decide who the superior act is!!
You can read my interview with the lovely Mr Abaddon here.
I'm currently working on an interview with both Demotion
Man and Mantas which will be published right here when it is done.
After the press release from the band's own website,
please enjoy the promo video the band made in anticipation of their journey to
entertain the metal masses in Asia!!
After more than 20 years and for reasons that will become
apparent, along with repeated fan requests, we introduce …
VENOM.INC – IRON & STEEL
Following on from the much acclaimed Prime Evil album era
and in the great tradition of VENOM, the three protagonists continue to brew
the cauldron......
MANTAS – THE DEMOLITION MAN – ABADDON
Are BACK!
With a launch appearance at the highly respected 'Keep It
True festival' in April, followed by live dates in China, Japan and Taiwan in
July, a full European tour in September… and a full South American tour as well
as festival appearances and North American dates planned.... with a FULL and
CLASSIC VENOM set.
Followed by a brand NEW album
This absolute powerhouse of metal are set to bring you all
that was/is and will be Venomously brutal and exciting. It is time to set the
record straight and give back what was lost.
Welcome to the beginning of the end....!!
-Rys
Venom Inc Iron and Steel Website.
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