Grindcore / hardcore punk veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT (featuring band members of BRUTAL TRUTH and NAPALM DEATH) are now premiering their entire new album ‘Politics Versus the Erection’. Listen to the record via the official Season of Mist Youtube ChannelHERE.
Band mascotte Ook! comments: “Ook dislike politician and division. Ook smash political stimulation. Your politics are a bore. VOTE CLOWN PARTY!”
Kevin Sharp comments: “We wanted to do a record that sounded reactionary. We went into a studio wrote and recorded PVE in four days, in the age of digital thinking, records full of edits. Politics Versus the Erection is perfectly imperfect.”
‘Politics Versus the Erection’ will be released this Friday, August 28. The album is available in various formats HERE.
Grindcore / hardcore punk veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT (featuring band members of BRUTAL TRUTH and NAPALM DEATH) will be releasing their topical fourth full-length, ‘Politics Versus The Erection’ on August 28, 2020! The band is now sharing “Simian Flu,” the third new single from the offering. “Simian Flu” can be heard at THIS LOCATION.
‘Politics Versus The Erection’ can be pre-ordered HERE.
If the state of today’s society is reflected in music, hardcore punk / grindcore veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT have returned to the stage with a fitting soundtrack. The band’s fourth full-length frontal assault, ‘Politics Versus The Erection’ manifests a no-nonsense and outspoken voice, resonating with the chaos that reigns over the world today.
Starting out in 2004, the band was conceived as something like a grind punk supergroup – if that term can even be applied to a bunch of people with clear counterculture preferences. The name was chosen to pay homage to the legendary POISON IDEA.
At the core of VENOMOUS CONCEPT you will find BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp and Shane Embury, the iconic bass player of NAPALM DEATH. The two musicians had bonded over beer and pizza as well as their mutual love of punk heroes such as BLACK FLAG, SYSTEMATIC DEATH, GBH, SIEGE, and of course POISON IDEA.
The duo soon set about plotting its own assault on the style. Armed with bucketloads of coffee, the pair roped in Danny Herrera of NAPALM DEATH on drums, as well as MELVINS guitarist Buzz Osborne. A record deal was signed with Mike Patton and VENOMOUS CONCEPT‘s first album, ‘Retroactive Abortion’ (2004) was followed by a split-CD with Japanese grind band 324 (2006) and another in 2008 with BLÖOD DÜSTER.
Buzz Osborne eventually went on a hiatus, but he never really left and there is always a chance for his return – schedules permitting. Shane switched to guitar when longtime friend Dan Lilker (BRUTAL TRUTH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ex-ANTHRAX) joined on bass. Next, VENOMOUS CONCEPT brought in John Cooke of CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR on second guitar for touring. Sophomore full-length ‘Poisoned Apple’ hit the stores in 2008.
A quiet spell followed, but the band returned fully charged and ready for attack with their third record ‘Kick Me Silly – VC III’ in 2016, which saw VENOMOUS CONCEPT continue in their trademark grindcore punk style. Following a European tour with BRUJERIA in 2019 and several festivals shows, the musicians headed back into the studio to write and record their fourth album.
With over 30 minutes of short, sharp musical blasts, venomous lyrics, satirical animations, and by offering their candid views, VENOMOUS CONCEPT have again created a record that breathes a true hardcore punk spirit.
Grindcore / hardcore punk veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT (featuring band members of BRUTAL TRUTH and NAPALM DEATH) are now releasing the second new single of their upcoming record. The track “Eliminate” is streaming at the official Season of Mist Youtube ChannelHERE.
The band’s fourth full-length assault, ‘Politics Versus The Erection’, will be released on August 28, 2020 via Season of Mist. Pre-orders are available HERE.
If the state of today’s society is reflected in music, hardcore punk / grindcore veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT have returned to the stage with a fitting soundtrack. The band’s fourth full-length frontal assault, ‘Politics Versus The Erection’ manifests a no-nonsense and outspoken voice, resonating with the chaos that reigns over the world today.
Starting out in 2004, the band was conceived as something like a grind punk supergroup – if that term can even be applied to a bunch of people with clear counterculture preferences. The name was chosen to pay homage to the legendary POISON IDEA.
At the core of VENOMOUS CONCEPT you will find BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp and Shane Embury, the iconic bass player of NAPALM DEATH. The two musicians had bonded over beer and pizza as well as their mutual love of punk heroes such as BLACK FLAG, SYSTEMATIC DEATH, GBH, SIEGE, and of course POISON IDEA.
The duo soon set about plotting its own assault on the style. Armed with bucketloads of coffee, the pair roped in Danny Herrera of NAPALM DEATH on drums, as well as MELVINS guitarist Buzz Osborne. A record deal was signed with Mike Patton and VENOMOUS CONCEPT‘s first album, ‘Retroactive Abortion’ (2004) was followed by a split-CD with Japanese grind band 324 (2006) and another in 2008 with BLÖOD DÜSTER.
Buzz Osborne eventually went on a hiatus, but he never really left and there is always a chance for his return – schedules permitting. Shane switched to guitar when longtime friend Dan Lilker (BRUTAL TRUTH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ex-ANTHRAX) joined on bass. Next, VENOMOUS CONCEPT brought in John Cooke of CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR on second guitar for touring. Sophomore full-length ‘Poisoned Apple’ hit the stores in 2008.
A quiet spell followed, but the band returned fully charged and ready for attack with their third record ‘Kick Me Silly – VC III’ in 2016, which saw VENOMOUS CONCEPT continue in their trademark grindcore punk style. Following a European tour with BRUJERIA in 2019 and several festivals shows, the musicians headed back into the studio to write and record their fourth album.
With over 30 minutes of short, sharp musical blasts, venomous lyrics, satirical animations, and by offering their candid views, VENOMOUS CONCEPT have again created a record that breathes a true hardcore punk spirit.
Line-up
Kevin Sharp – Vocals
Shane Embury – Bass
John Cooke – Guitar
Danny Herrera – Drums
Grindcore / hardcore punk veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT (featuring members of BRUTAL TRUTH and NAPALM DEATH) are now releasing a new song of their upcoming new record. The track “Lemonade” is streaming at the official Season of Mist Youtube ChannelHERE.
The band’s fourth full-length assault, ‘Politics Versus The Erection’, will be released on August 28, 2020 via Season of Mist. Pre-orders are available HERE.
If the state of today’s society is reflected in music, hardcore punk / grindcore veterans VENOMOUS CONCEPT have returned to the stage with a fitting soundtrack. The band’s fourth full-length frontal assault, ‘Politics Versus The Erection’ manifests a no-nonsense and outspoken voice, resonating with the chaos that reigns over the world today.
Starting out in 2004, the band was conceived as something like a grind punk supergroup – if that term can even be applied to a bunch of people with clear counterculture preferences. The name was chosen to pay homage to the legendary POISON IDEA.
At the core of VENOMOUS CONCEPT you will find BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp and Shane Embury, the iconic bass player of NAPALM DEATH. The two musicians had bonded over beer and pizza as well as their mutual love of punk heroes such as BLACK FLAG, SYSTEMATIC DEATH, GBH, SIEGE, and of course POISON IDEA.
The duo soon set about plotting its own assault on the style. Armed with bucketloads of coffee, the pair roped in Danny Herrera of NAPALM DEATH on drums, as well as MELVINS guitarist Buzz Osborne. A record deal was signed with Mike Patton and VENOMOUS CONCEPT‘s first album, ‘Retroactive Abortion’ (2004) was followed by a split-CD with Japanese grind band 324 (2006) and another in 2008 with BLÖOD DÜSTER.
Buzz Osborne eventually went on a hiatus, but he never really left and there is always a chance for his return – schedules permitting. Shane switched to guitar when longtime friend Dan Lilker (BRUTAL TRUTH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ex-ANTHRAX) joined on bass. Next, VENOMOUS CONCEPT brought in John Cooke of CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR on second guitar for touring. Sophomore full-length ‘Poisoned Apple’ hit the stores in 2008.
A quiet spell followed, but the band returned fully charged and ready for attack with their third record ‘Kick Me Silly – VC III’ in 2016, which saw VENOMOUS CONCEPT continue in their trademark grindcore punk style. Following a European tour with BRUJERIA in 2019 and several festivals shows, the musicians headed back into the studio to write and record their fourth album.
With over 30 minutes of short, sharp musical blasts, venomous lyrics, satirical animations, and by offering their candid views, VENOMOUS CONCEPT have again created a record that breathes a true hardcore punk spirit.
Line-up
Kevin Sharp – Vocals
Shane Embury – Bass
John Cooke – Guitar
Danny Herrera – Drums
International grind/hardcore punk collective VENOMOUS CONCEPT (featuring current and ex members of NAPALM DEATH, BRUTAL TRUTH, CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR, and more) are streaming the first track taken from forthcoming new album, ‘Kick Me Silly; VC 3’. The track, titled “Anthem”, is streaming now at Lambgoat.
‘Kick Me Silly; VC3’ will be released by Season of Mist worldwide on January 8. The album is available for pre-order across several CD, ltd. LP and ltd. cassette formats at the Season of Mist E-Shop.
Regarding the new track, the band comments, “Anthem basically is a pop song…or what us old schoolers would call it … its got a heavy rhythm with hooks and that sort… but in the dark humor lies in the story, how media plays a role in marketing war; a catchy theme, a proper name…an anthem to cheer us on into annihilation.
stoked… hope you’re stoked too
ook says, smash – destroy”
The artwork for ‘Kick Me Silly; VC3 can be found below.
Track list:
1. Rise
2. Bust With You Debt
3. Anthem
4. The Potters Ground
5. Human Waste
6. Leper Dog
7. Farm Boy
8. Head On A Stick
9. Pretend
10. Johnny Cheeseburger
11. Forever War
12. Good Times
13. Pretty On The Inside
14. Holiday In Switzerland
15. Fucked In The Czech Republic
16. Neck Tie
17. Frontal Lobe Disorder
18. Daycare
19. Quazimodo
20. Burning Fatigue
Paying homage to the legendary POISON IDEA amongst other hardcore/punk stalwarts, VENOMOUS CONCEPT were conceived as grind/punk collective featuring two of the genre’s leading figures: BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp, and guitarist Shane Embury of the iconic NAPALM DEATH. Rounding out the lineup, the band have enlisted the talents of Danny Herrera of NAPALM DEATH on drums, Dan Lilker (BRUTAL TRUTH, NUCLEAR ASSAULT, ANTHRAX, SOD, and more) on bass, and CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR’s John Cooke on guitar.
