Venom Inc., Devastator, and Imperium

I became reacquainted with Venom in Sheffield a couple of years ago at the HRH NWOBHM show, and bought Ave on the back of that performance. Couldn’t wait to see them perform it, and after a couple of cancelled shows I finally made it to see them last night in Islington, it was outstanding. A proper Metal show in a great location, and the performance was technically and aurally brilliant. They played a good amount of the new album, they all translate to a live performance superbly, very poignant Black and Roll too. The back catalogue numbers were done exceptionally well, and even a guest appearance from former member Al Barnes for Temple of Ice.

If you want to see metal done right, Venom Inc won’t disappoint.