"Welcome To Hell was a classic! Black metal, speed metal, death metal, whatever you want to call it, Venom started it all with that one record!"

Lars Ulrich

Metallica

"Venom brought this satanic edge that really stood out. They didn't just play metal; they made you feel it in a different way, and we all took notice."

Dave Mustaine

Megadeth

"Venom had tones that were just darker than anything else. Every aspect of that band was so exaggerated to the point where you couldn't focus on anything; it was all just so loud and crazy."

Dave Grohl

Foo Fighters

"The first two Venom albums changed my life. They changed my world. They made everything possible for me. They showed me that there was no limit to extremity in heavy metal."

Tom G. Warrior

Celtic Frost

"Venom was one of those bands that had a huge impact on us. Their music was raw and aggressive, and it pushed us to be more extreme."

Tom Araya

Slayer

"Venom was one of my favourite bands early in my career, alongside the 'Big Four'."

Mille Petrozza

Kreator

"Bands like Venom, Blasphemy, and Bathory were pivotal in shaping my rebellious spirit and musical direction. They showed us the way forward in extreme metal."

Adam 'Nergal' Darski

Behemoth

"Venom inspired them to push the boundaries of thrash metal. Their raw energy and relentless pace set a new standard."

Kerry King

Slayer

"Venom and Exodus were the two main influences on my band."

Jeff Becerra

Possessed