venomous concept

Life…? And Napalm Death: The Godfather of Grindcore, Shane Embury, on His New Biography

October 16, 2023

Legendary Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury documents his entire journey—from humble beginnings to the life of a road warrior—in his debut biography Life…? And Napalm Death, available this fall through Rocket 88.

Five For Friday: February 24, 2023

February 24, 2023

We’ve got a lot going on this week, with new releases from Venomous Concept, Insomnium, Wretched Fate and more!

VENOMOUS CONCEPT Release “Fractured” Video, Pre-Orders For ‘The Good Ship Lollipop’ Available

February 1, 2023

Venomous Concept, featuring Kevin Sharp (Lock Up, ex-Brutal Truth) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death/Brujeria/et al), premiere new single “Fractured!” Watch the video NOW!

VENOMOUS CONCEPT Release “Timeline” Video, Pre-Orders For ‘The Good Ship Lollipop’ Available

December 14, 2022

Venomous Concept, fetauring Kevin Sharp (ex-Brutal Truth) and Shane Embury (Napalm Death/Brujeria/et al), premiere new single “Timeline!” Watch the video NOW!

Venomous Concept & Under Attack Ready Release for Killer New Split EP, ‘The Kids Are Alright’

August 3, 2022

Hardcore punk bruisers Venomous Concept and Richmond crossover crushers Under Attack join forces in the best split 7-inch you’ll hear all year.

Venomous Concept Vocalist Kevin Sharp on His Own Mental Health Struggles and Continuing the Fight

May 12, 2022

In the wake of Trevor Strnad’s death, former Brutal Truth frontman Kevin Sharp opens up about about his own recent metal health reckoning and steps that saved him.

Napalm Death’s Shane Embury Launches Online Merch Store

March 18, 2021

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury reveals new webstore “Shane’s World” to house merch from his diverse collection of musical endeavors.

Full EP Premiere: Venomous Concept – “Deep Thinking in Deep Times”

March 5, 2021

Punk metal vets Venomous Concept continue their incredible recording streak with new covers of Deep Wound, Davie Bowie, Black Flag and Halo of Flies.

Venomous Concept Members Announce New Project, Visceral Collapse, Debut ‘Knowle Rd’ Release

December 30, 2020

Grindpunk heroes Venomous Concept unleash and new noise-heavy extension called Visceral Collapse. And Decibel has their sprawling single-track, 25-minute debut Knowle Rd for you now.

Venomous Concept Premiere New Track, “Vote Clown Party” Via Decibel Flexi Series

December 1, 2020

Hear and acquire this ultra-rare Venomous Concept flexi disc single, featuring a brand new track, available as part of the Decibel Flexi Series. Hurry, quantities are extremely limited!

Judas Priest’s ‘Painkiller’ Enters Decibel Hall of Fame, January Issue Now Available

November 20, 2020

We have a limited number of advance copies of the December issue of Decibel, featuring our 10th anniversary Decibel Flexi Series entry from Venomous Concept.

The Decibel Flexi Series Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary with Venomous Concept!

October 29, 2020

Join the birthday party as the Decibel Flexi Series turns 10 this month! Sign up for a deluxe Decibel subscription by Monday, November 2 at 12pm EST and celebrate with this Venomous Concept flexi!

Five For Friday: August 28, 2020

August 28, 2020

Smash the hell out of that volume knob, it’s time to crank the latest from Metallica, Necrot, Venomous Concept and more!

U.S. Visa Process Trendpiece: The Interviews We Didn’t Have Room For

April 8, 2020

Interviews with grinders Wake and grind-pappy Kevin Sharp that didn’t fit in the new issue’s U.S. visa piece.

Angrier and Faster: An Interview with Corrupt Moral Altar

September 21, 2017

Decibel caught up with UK grind collective Corrupt Moral Altar to talk about their destructive new album, Eunoia.

Album Premiere: Come On Pretty Venomous Concept, Kick Me Silly

January 5, 2016

Grind, D-beat, hardcore and more converge on supergroup’s must-hear latest.