Venom are one the most influential in heavy metal history.
Their 1981 release, ‘Black Metal’, inspired an entire genre of music.
Like all great bands they had a unique concept. The subject matter was pure evil and the music was fast and harsh. They stripped down existing elements of heavy metal in a way that had never been done before. All while performing under the genius stage names: Cronos, Abbadon, and Mantas.
Countless rock scholars have written about the scope of their musical influence….none, I believe, have gone where I’m about to go….Venom as a fashion icon..
hot pants, spandex, suspenders, thigh high boots, studs, bullets, chains, skulls, wrestling boots……pretty much an inventory of my closet.
If only I could go topless….
And here are the boys in action!
Tags: black metal, heavy metal fashion, new wave of british heavy metal, venom band
May 5, 2009 at 2:45 pm |
I love it! Major buzz ‘n’ blast! Look at that drum kit!! Fashion icons? As always, your ladyship leaves us with food for thought! LOVE YOU!! Oh-move to Chicago!
-Eric Chicago
May 7, 2009 at 8:47 pm |
what’s that tease about going topless?
may I remind it’ll pretty soon be hot and humid in NYC.
F-F-F-Foolin’, Ah F-F-Foolin’
Not F-F-F-Foolin’, Ah F-F-Foolin’
November 3, 2009 at 11:44 pm |
Evil … in league with satan!
And to think, Norway looked at these guys and thought “We can do better …”