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Venom is a UK-based heavy metal band known for their aggressive sound, blending speed metal, thrash metal, and traditional heavy metal. Active since 1979, they emerged from Newcastle and became pivotal figures in shaping the extreme metal scene. Their album "Black Metal" not only features the title track that gave the genre its name but also showcases their raw energy and dark themes, influencing countless bands in the process. With members like Conrad Lant and Jeffrey Dunn, Venom's music is a relentless barrage of riffs and growls that captures the spirit of rebellion. Their legacy is a cornerstone for those who crave the heaviness of metal's darker side.
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