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Alive 2014
| Year | Date | City | Venue | Country |
| 2014 | 21 June | Quebec | Amnesia Rockfest | Canada |
| 2014 | 6 August | Jaromer | Brutal Assault Festival | Czech Republic |
| 2014 | 9 August | Pisa | Faust Extreme Festival | Italy |
| 2014 | 5 September | Paris | Fall Of Summer Festival | France |
Lineup
CRONOS (Conrad Lant) - Vocals & Bass Guitar
RAGE (Stuart Dixon) - Guitar
DANTÉ (Danny Needham) - Drums
Venom – 21.06.2014 – Amnesia Rockfest, Canada
Event Notes
Amnesia Rockfest, the largest rock festival in Canada. Located in beautiful Montebello, bordering the Outaouais River, the festival is less than an hour from Ottawa and just over an hour away from Montreal. Montebello is a small countryside village with a population of just 900 residents. The 9th edition of Amnesia Rockfest held on June 20-21 was sold out - over 200.000 people, a record crowd. Venom did play on the second day.
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Review
As dusk and darkness eventually returned to Montebello, Venom took the stage for what was to be extreme metal’s final moment at Amnesia Rockfest. Venom’s influence on extreme metal, especially second-wave Norwergian black metal, is beyond reproach and the group’s first three albums – Welcome To Hell, Black Metal and At War With Satan – are hallowed ground in our world. Cronos led his troops (of doom) through a proto-black metal set that showed the 20-something crowd that had gathered how legends get things done with a potent mixture of I’ve-lived-through-the-wars confidence and menace that is a product of staying hungry.
Venom’s set began with “Black Metal” and whip(lash)ed through “Welcome To Hell”, “Bloodlust”, “Antichrist” and “Warhead”. Venom also dug deep and played “Leave Me In Hell” while also performing a new song that is tentatively titled “Rise”, from a forthcoming album that is currently being recorded. “Rise” makes good use of a thrash foundation and a multitude of double-bass while being the possessor of the type of anthemic chorus Venom’s best material is known for. Cronos’ renewed energy and unwavering dedication to extreme metal was apparent before “Fallen Angel” when he told the crowd that the song was “going down well with the legions in Europe”. “Witching Hour”’s menace closed the set and, for a moment, all was right with the world.
(review from Bravewords.com)
Setlist
Black Metal
Welcome To Hell
Bloodlust / Black Flame Of Satan / Bloodlust
Antechrist
Hammerhead
Leave Me In Hell
Rise (NEW track)
Warhead
Witching Hour
Videos
Pictures
Venom – 06.08.2014 – Brutal Assault Festival, Czech Republic
Event Notes
Brutal Assault is an extreme metal open-air Music festival that takes Place in an 18th-century army fortress in Jaromer, Czech Republic. It takes Place each August, traditionally at the beginning of the month. The festival was started in 1996 with mostly local grincore music, and grew into a major event in 2006, when over 7.000 people came to that year´s event. The attendances grew further to 15.000 in 2012. Venom did headline one of the Days in 2014.
Poster
Setlist
Black Metal
Hammerhead
Bloodlust
Possessed-Live Like An Angel
Buried Alive
Antechrist
Hail Satanas
Rise (NEW track)
Pedal To The Metal
Resurrection
The Evil One
Welcome To Hell
Warhead
Videos
Pictures
Venom – 09.08.2014 – Faust Extreme Festival, Italy
Event Notes
FAUST EXTREME FEST V-OPEN AIR
The event will take place on August 9, 2014 at the "The Jungle" farmhouse, a beautiful green area, equipped with a large stage, dining area, two outdoor disco halls and a large parking area near the location. Proud of the work done in recent years, with firm commitment and willingness to get bigger every year, we are pleased to announce as headliners of the FAUST EXTREME FEST V the band cult of extreme metal, the metal band par excellence: VENOM!!!!!!
To fill the role of co-headliner in this evening will be the cult name ARCHGOAT of satanic metal circuit, a veritable institution for black/death without frills and compromises.In addition to these two incredible names on the same stage will perform other 9 bands, in Italy and abroad, ranging from black, thrash, death and doom!
Poster
Review
The area in front of the stage is full to capacity, all cheering and shouting just one name: Venom. It is obvious that the overwhelming majority of the public is here for them, without compromising the bands that preceded them, are their main attraction, although there had been the only presence the result would be the same: nobody would miss this appointment. Proof of this is that everyone, tell everyone, the artists who until now had trod the stage, are now there to await their entrance. And here they are entering a total triumph, revered by their fans.
The opening is entrusted to "Black Metal" which detonates the irrepressible enthusiasm of those present, ready to go with our hearts the notes of a song that made time and created a genre. Although for younger Venom is synonymous with black metal precisely those who, like me, follows them from the years ' 80, the alloy of their most famous songs to those typical of NWOHM (New Wave Of British Heavy Metal), which combined the speed taken to the extreme and use more "screamed" of voice, gave birth to the unique sound of the band. Their strength has not diminished over time and find myself in Cronos the same enthusiasm seen for more than 30 years ago, it looks like a battle-ready Warrior (inspired by Gene Simmons of Kiss you notice much in his movements) and more than ever determined to impose its supremacy. Venom is a war machine driven by motive power of a steamroller like Dante's ' Danny Needham, (a name predestined to this report) which proves to be a battery, Japan a genius capable of extracting from his drums and unrepeatable unique technical developments, combined with the destructive power that thwarts any attempt at resistance.
The audience doesn't have a chance to escape, hit by the Shockwave of tracks like "Pedal To The Metal" or "Warhead", every song is a chapter of the history of this legendary metal band. Superb work of Stuart ' Rage ' Dixon, impetuous riffs that alternate with solos as sharp as blades in a flurry of explosive sounds coming from his guitar and that load of energy all fans. Cronos seems enthusiastic about the invitation received (a little less fighting mosquitoes, joked, imitating a ninja Warrior), praised the Organization of the festival and the affectionate reception that gave the audience. What is certain is that with this training the Venom has certainly achieved perfection, I had always seen "succumb" to groups that had accompanied them in previous tour (see Metallica, Exodus), yet this time they proved to be even a band, not just a cult. The final Encore with "In League With Satan" and "Witching Hour" is the celebration and the apotheosis of their myth that lasts for more than thirty years.
(Review from Romadailynews)
Setlist
Black Metal
Hammerhead
Bloodlust-Black Flame
Possessed-Schizo-Live Like An Angel
Buried Alive
Antechrist
Hail Satanas
Rise (NEW track)
Pedal To The Metal
Resurrection-The Evil One-Welcome To Hell-Hell
Leave Me In Hell
Warhead
Fallen Angels
Encore:
In Leauge With Satan
Witching Hour
Videos
Pictures
Venom – 05.09.2014 – Fall Of Summer Festival, France
Event Notes
The 1st edition of the Fall of Summer Metal Festival will take place on Fri the 5th and Sat the 6th of September 2014, in Torcy (30 km from Paris, France). The line-up, ranging from traditional Doom to Extreme Metal.
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Review
Venom is my drug. Nothing makes me feel better than that. As nerdy as that sounds. I went to Paris for another Venomous injection and since this would be my first Venomgig since last summer I was extremely impatient and ready. The area around Blackwaters Stage at Fall Of Summer Festival was getting packed with an energetic crowd of knowing hardcore fans eager to see and hear an assault of pure metal delivered an onslaught of heart-pounding tunes during a performance full of awesome head-banging action.
A sea of Legions rushing to lay claim to the prime front row territory. Before the kings of evil took stage, a steady chant of “Venom! Venom! Venom!” began to rise from the depths of the energized masses. And for the best feeling and experience, the frontrow certainly is the place to be. Nowhere else give you the same kick. You wanna get into it, with a few other crazy Venom-maniacs and just feel it – the proper way.
As the introtape begins, that electric feeling races in front of the stage as everyone suddenly becomes twitchy in anticipation. Pounding straight in with live staple BLACK METAL, the audience begins screaming along and it´s obvious, that the power trio are at the top of their game.
Venom continued their aural assault with one of my personal favorites, HAMMERHEAD, the superheavy new classic from the excellent FALLEN ANGELS album. BLOODLUST let the awesome fretboard talents of guitarist Rage shine through. Rage performs an incredible flawless set, playing the new stuff with confident and all of the old classics with dedication and respect that is deserved. He has now been in the band for seven years and is a perfect side-kick to Cronos.
It´s all guns blazing and the only real break being at the beginning of the creepy claustrophobic BURIED ALIVE.
Their set serves as a perfect mix of old and new, showing just how many brilliant songs they made through the years. Songs like ANTECHRIST, HAIL SATANAS and PEDAL TO THE METAL all fit alongside each other like old friends, while Cronos is every bit the confident frontman, commanding the crowd with absolute ease.
I normally take some pictures every show I go to. This was one of the few times that I didn’t care – I took maybe 10 pictures, all of the show I just let the music take control of my body and just LIVE it, experience it.
RESURRECTION, followed by THE EVIL ONE, followed by WELCOME TO HELL, followed by HELL followed by….it´s the stuff dreams are made of. Next up is LEAVE ME IN HELL. One of my all-time favourites that has been put back in the set the last years, it always causes me to go completely nuts! A suitably lightshow greets an superheavy rendition of WARHEAD, Cronos vocals soaring, accompanied by the entire crowd during the chorus. He may be half a century in age but Cronos is unstoppable, his shrill cries still as memorable as they were in the early years. He amaze me, he must have found the fountain of youth or something. He never grow old, he still look cool in tight leather pants and studded boots, and he owns the stage like it’s still 1984.
I’m a sucker for drums, always have been. Dante is nothing short of amazing. We’re talking slam, strength, groove, power and the ultimate backbeat. He puts 100% into every beat and with both rock and metal influences he kind of drive the songs along, creating a foundation for Cronos and Rage. A drummer who just sits back there tapping along like a metronome will ruin the song and Dante is not one of those guys. By the look he reminds me of “Animal” of the Muppet show and in my book that´s a compliment! Sure one of the ultimate drummer entertainer of today.
Venom sounding tight, loud,clear and spacious tonight and that due to an unseen member of the band is having a good night, too. That person is Paul, the sound engineer, and he's responsible for getting every subtle tweak of voice and instrument into our ears in a balanced way. He really gives the band a killer sound tonight and his performance is a big reason for this tremendous gig.
Cronos trademark bass tone and sliding notes are noticeably present, and on the title track of their 2011 release the mainman takes the lead, ripping out a Cronos-esque intro on the 4-string before the horns-out metal assault comes right back again.
The band played two of their most loved tunes as encore, starting with IN LEAUGE WITH SATAN and then following that with the incredible and relentless WITCHING HOUR to end a ground-shaking evening of metal mayhem. A sweaty and satisfied crowd heads from the stagearea with grins beaming across their faces knowing that Venom still reign supreme!
Setlist
Black Metal
Hammerhead
Bloodlust-Black Flame
Buried Alive
Antechrist
Hail Satanas
Pedal To The Metal
Resurrection-The Evil One-Welcome To Hell-Hell
Leave Me In Hell
Warhead
Fallen Angels
Encore:
In Leauge With Satan
Witching Hour
Videos
Pictures
