VENOMOUS CONCEPT were conceived as something like a grind punk supergroup - if that term can even be applied to a bunch of people withclear counter culture preferences. The name was quite obviously chosen as a homage to the legendary POISON IDEA.

At the core ofVENOMOUS CONCEPTyou will find BRUTAL TRUTH vocalist Kevin Sharp and Shane Embury, the iconic bass guitarist of NAPALM DEATH. The two musicians had bondedover beer and pizza as well astheir mutual love of such punk heroes such asBLACK FLAG, SYSTEMATIC DEATH,GBH, SIEGE, and of course theaforementioned POISON IDEA.

The duo soon set about plotting their own assault on the style. Armed with bucket loads of coffee, the pair roped in Danny HerreraofNAPALM DEATH on drumsas well as MELVIN's guitaristBuzz Osborne.

A record deal was signed with Mike Patton andVENOMOUS CONCEPT's first album, 'Retroactive Abortion' (2004)was followed by a a split-CD with Japanese grind band 324 (2006) and another in 2008 with BLÖOD DÃœSTER.

Buzz Osborneeventually went on a hiatus, but hehas never left and there is always a chance for his return -schedules permitting.Shane switched to guitar, when long time friend Danny Lilker joined on bass. Next,VENOMOUS CONCEPT brought inJohn Cooke of CORRUPT MORAL ALTAR on second guitar for touring. A second full-length titled 'Poisoned Apple' was also released in 2008.

Finally and after too long of a quiet spell, the band decided that it was time for more pizza and beer (cue the A.O.D classic). Theygot together with a bunch of ideas, which they had recorded in demo form here and there, on tour, and in various smelly rehearsal studios!

VENOMOUS CONCEPT recorded a new album during 2014, whichsees the band continue in their trademark hardcore punk styles -with the added bonus of compositions by Lilker and Cooke. You will find these fire-startersbranching out dynamically in order to perfect their art ofgrinding rock!

Like a coiled punk rock porcupine OOK is fully charged and ready for attack!!

Lookout forVENOMOUS CONCEPT on tour soon.