List of Venom band members

Conrad Lant and Stuart Dixon performing with Venom in 2016.

Venom is an English heavy metal band from Newcastle upon Tyne. Formed in 1979, the group originally featured vocalist Clive Archer, lead guitarist Jeffrey Dunn, rhythm guitarist Conrad Lant, bassist Alan Winston and drummer Anthony Bray, although Winston left early on and Lant switched to bass.[1] Each band member soon adopted a stage name for use in Venom – "Christus" for Archer, "Mantas" for Dunn, "Cronos" for Lant and "Abaddon" for Bray.[2] Archer was credited as "Jesus Christ" on the band's first demo tape Demon, released in 1980.[3] Shortly after the demo's release, the decision was made to dismiss the vocalist and continue Venom as a three-piece, as Cronos had begun taking over the role.[2] The band's lineup remained stable for the release of four studio albums between 1981 and 1985, before Mantas left in 1986.[4]

For 1987's Calm Before the Storm, Cronos and Abaddon brought in guitarists Mike Hickey and Jim Clare.[2] The following year, however, the frontman decided to leave Venom and form his own eponymous band, with both new members joining him in the group's initial lineup.[5] Cronos was replaced by former Atomkraft frontman Tony "Demolition Man" Dolan early the following year, as Mantas returned and Al Barnes was added on rhythm guitar.[2] After the release of Prime Evil, Tear Your Soul Apart and Temples of Ice, Barnes left Venom; he was replaced by Steve "War Maniac" White, who joined alongside keyboardist Trevor "VSX" Sewell for 1992's The Waste Lands.[6] Dolan, Mantas and Abaddon continued performing as a trio,[6] before Cronos returned in time for a headlining show at Holland's Waldrock Festival on 24 June 1995.[7]

Abaddon, the only remaining constant member of Venom, left the group in 1999 and was replaced by Cronos's brother Anthony "Antton" Lant.[4] In February 2002, Venom was put on hiatus after Cronos was injured in a climbing accident.[8] The group returned in 2004, with Hickey (now under the name "Mykvs") returning to replace the departed Mantas.[9] The guitarist was replaced by Stuart "La Rage" Dixon in early 2007.[10] Antton left to focus on other band Def-Con-One in 2009,[11] with Danny "Dante" Needham taking his place a month later.[12]

Members

Current

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Venom, Conrad „Cronos“ Lant at Party.San Metal Open Air 2013 10.jpg
 Conrad Lant
("Cronos")
  • 1979–1988
  • 1995–2002
  • 2004–present
 all Venom releases from Demon demo (1980) to Calm Before the Storm (1987), and from Venom '96 (1996) onwards
Venom @ 70000 tons of metal 2015 02.jpg
 Stuart Dixon
("La Rage")		 2007–present
Venom, Danny „Danté“ Needham at Party.San Metal Open Air 2013 02.jpg
 Danny Needham
("Dante")		 2009–present
  • Fallen Angels (2011)
  • From the Very Depths (2015)

Former

Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Abaddon - Venom (2016).jpg
 Anthony Bray
("Abaddon")		 1979–1999
all Venom releases from Demon demo (1980) to Cast in Stone (1997)
Mantas_in_London,_2014.02.19.jpg
 Jeffrey Dunn
("Mantas")
  • 1979–1986
  • 1989–2002
  • guitar
  • backing vocals
 all Venom releases from Demon demo (1980) to Resurrection (2000), except Calm Before the Storm (1987)
Clive Archer
("Jesus Christ")		 1979–1980 lead vocals Demon demo (1980)
Alan Winston 1979 bass none
Mike Hickey
("Mykvs")
  • 1986–1988
  • 2004–2007
  • guitar
  • backing vocals
  • Calm Before the Storm (1987)
  • Metal Black (2006)
Jim Clare 1986–1988
Calm Before the Storm (1987)
Demolition Man - Mpire of Evil (2013).jpg
 Tony Dolan
("Demolition Man")		 1989–1995
  • bass
  • lead vocals
Al Barnes 1989–1991 rhythm guitar
  • Prime Evil (1989)
  • Tear Your Soul Apart (1990)
  • Temples of Ice (1991)
Steve White
("War Maniac")		 1991–1992 rhythm guitar The Waste Lands (1992)
Trevor Sewell
("VSX")		 keyboards
Anthony Lant
("Antton")
  • 1999–2002
  • 2004–2009
  • drums
  • percussion
  • backing vocals

Timeline

References

  1. ↑ Wiederhorn, Jon (16 June 2015). "Venom's Cronos Reflects on the Band's Career and New Album, 'From the Very Depths'". Guitar World. NewBay Media. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Barton, Geoff (5 January 2005). "Venom: Centuries Of Sin". TeamRock. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  3. ↑ Demon (Media notes). Venom. Venom. 1980. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  4. 1 2 Rivadavia, Eduardo (10 January 2017). "Venom Albums Ranked". Loudwire. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  5. ↑ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Cronos: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  6. 1 2 Ankeny, Jason. "Venom: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  7. ↑ McIver, Joel (4 March 2010). Extreme Metal II. London, England: Omnibus Press. p. 332. ISBN 978-0857122247. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  8. ↑ "Venom Frontman Out Of Commission After Climbing Accident". Blabbermouth.net. 25 February 2002. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  9. ↑ "Venom Announce New Lineup". Blabbermouth.net. 21 March 2004. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  10. ↑ "Venom Parts Ways With Guitarist, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. 29 January 2007. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  11. ↑ "Venom Drummer Quits". Blabbermouth.net. 15 April 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
  12. ↑ "Venom Announces New Drummer". Blabbermouth.net. 23 May 2009. Retrieved 14 October 2017.
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