Venom Reunites for 45th Anniversary

Venom’s Mantas and Abaddon reunited for a fiery 45th anniversary show in Uppsala, teaming up with heavyweights like Nergal, David Vincent, and Erik Danielsson—not as a full reunion, but as a special project honoring their legacy. Mantas declared Venom’s impact on extreme metal is irreplaceable, citing “Welcome To Hell” and “Black Metal” as foundational. While fans celebrate, purists miss Cronos—whom Mantas bluntly compared to a toxic ex. Abaddon added that with two-thirds of the original lineup, this is as close as it gets. The reunion also follows a legal battle over classic album artwork and merch profits, which the court sided with Mantas. Despite health struggles and past departures, this performance proves Venom’s music still roars louder than ever. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42c599e307500b27