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The true story of Venom, the most influential NWOBHM band of them all

By Geoff Barton published 7 January 19

So who were the most important band to emerge from the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal? Iron Maiden? Def Leppard? Nope. It was Venom, Geordie Devil-worshippers who invented a brand-new genre

Bands & Artists

Venom prepare to Storm The Gates with their new album and single

By Scott Munro published 21 November 18

Venom roar back with the new single Bring Out Your Dead and reveal details of their upcoming album Storm The Gates

Albums

The 40 best black metal albums ever

By Dayal Patterson published 22 August 18

We celebrate over three decades of extreme music with an epic count down of the all-time best black metal albums

Albums

Ex-Venom guitarist Mantas suffers heart attack

By Dave Everley published 4 June 18

Legendary black metal guitarist Jeff ‘Mantas’ Dunn “died” for five minutes before being revived

Bands & Artists

Venom - Assault! album review

By Paul Elliott published 8 March 18

The original black metal band’s classic-era EPs boxed. Satan heavily featured

Albums

Mr Lordi's Top 10 Best Shock Rock Anthems

By Ali Cooper published 1 November 16

Mr Lordi picks out the finest spine-chillers in rock'n'roll

Interviews

Destroyer 666 live in Norway, August 2016

Beyond The Gates V live review – Garage, Bergen, Norway

By Jonathan Selzer published 6 October 16

Not yet rated

Bergen's underground extravaganza, Beyond The Gates, reads its last rites. Read our live review here...

Concerts & Shows

Metal Hammer Quiz: Killer Songs!

By Gillian Everitt published 5 October 16

Can you answer each question correctly in 10 seconds or less?

Quiz

The Black Metal Quiz: from Celtic Frost to corpse paint

By Gillian Everitt published 4 October 16

Think you know your Marduk from your Mayhem? How about your Celtic Frost from your Cradle of Filth? Make a deal with the devil and take our black metal quiz.

Quiz