The 1987 album "Calm Before the Storm" saw Venom continuing their exploration of a more melodic, albeit still aggressive, sound. It featured a revamped lineup and was notable for its departure from the raw black metal of their earlier work.
- "Calm Before the Storm" was released on November 7, 1987, by Music Manager.
- The album was primarily written and recorded by guitarist Mike Hickey and bassist/vocalist Tony Dolan, with drummer Alastair Bell contributing.
- Despite a rotating lineup, Venom maintained a consistent presence in the European metal scene throughout the late 1980s.
Venom is a British heavy metal trio formed in 1979, known for their raw, unpolished sound and lyrical themes that drew from horror and the occult. By 1987, the band had gone through multiple lineup changes since their initial acclaimed run in the early 1980s.
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