First time at Basin
Venom Inc. is not just another „legacy“ act; they are the living embodiment of an era when metal first learned how to be truly wicked. Led by the indestructible Tony „Demolition Man“ Dolan—who fronted Venom during the pivotal Prime Evil years—this crew prioritizes raw energy and old-school grit. Forget polished studio trickery; their sound reeks of gasoline, sweat, and the classic NWOBHM that helped define the black metal genre back in 1981. Even as the lineup evolves and founding guitarist Mantas has taken a step back due to health reasons, the band's ferocity and legacy remain untamed.
At Basinfirefest, Venom Inc. will deliver exactly what the legions demand: crushing riffs, thunderous bass, and timeless classics like „Black Metal,“ „Countess Bathory,“ and „Witching Hour.“ This is music for those who know the best sounds were forged in the garages of Newcastle and for whom „retro“ is a meaningless term because this ride never actually stopped. Get ready for a history lesson that isn't read in books but experienced with a fist in the air in the front row.