Venomous Concept is an extremely fast punk band started by members of Napal… Read Full Bio ↴Venomous Concept is an extremely fast punk band started by members of Napalm Death, Melvins and Brutal Truth. The name itself is a play on Poison Idea, whose intense, loud hardcore is one of their main influences, together with bands as Discharge and GISM.

Venomous Concept is the brainchild of Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Lock Up), and Kevin Sharp (Brutal Truth). The idea was tossed around while Embury was in the states after touring Napalm Death’s “Order of the Leech” album. After the tour ended he visited some old friends. One of them was Sharp. The two discussed the idea of starting a band that had no rules, much like old school hardcore punk bands. Originally Mick Harris, former drummer for Napalm Death was slated to be the drummer for Venomous Concept, but instead Danny Herrera (current drummer for Napalm Death) took the spot. To complete the line-up Buzz Osborne (Melvins, Fantomas) was asked to play guitar.

Their first full length, "Retroactive Abortion," was recorded in 2003. The bandmates themselves paid for the recording of the album, “that way they record whatever they want, whenever they want... they are uncontrolled by labels... they produce their own music, art and media”. Once the album was recorded they shopped it around for a record deal. Ipecac released the album in 2004, at Osborne's suggestion.

Venomous Concept has currently played only once live, a show which occurred sometime in late 2005 .

In 2006 the band released a split with Japanese grindcore band 324.

Osborne later left the band due to time commitments, and was replaced by Danny Liker (Brutal Truth, S.O.D., Nuclear Assault, Anthrax)

The line up of the band currently consists of Kevin Sharp on vocals, Shane Embury on guitar, Danny Lilker on bass guitar, Danny Herrera on drums.

The band released a second full-length album in March 2008,Poisoned Apple, their first for Century Media.

Three
Venomous Concept Lyrics

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Open your eyes to*
Worldwide violence
Copious shit talk, political bore
And idol rhetoric
Violence likes its face
Of open sores

Politics aside –

Subject to its menticide
Social genocide –
Blinding chaos eyes
Commander in chief –
Hail to our thief
Little man, big war picks a war worth fighting for?

Everyday it’s the same old shit
Fail at will we fought them
The ideals of humanity

Crushed in vanity
Social parasite

Overall Meaning

The song "Three" by Venomous Concept is a scathing critique of the various forms of violence and corruption that are present in societies all over the world. The opening line, "Open your eyes to worldwide violence," sets the tone for the rest of the track, which goes on to condemn everything from political hypocrisy to social genocide.

The lyrics of the song are a powerful indictment of the current state of affairs, with lines like "Copious shit talk, political bore, and idol rhetoric" skewering those who engage in empty talk and self-aggrandizement. The song also takes aim at social inequality and the ways in which the rich and powerful exploit those who are less fortunate.

One of the most interesting aspects of "Three" is the complexity of the music itself. The track combines elements of punk, metal, and hardcore to create a sound that is both intense and intricate. The guitar work is particularly impressive, with razor-sharp riffs and blistering solos that give the song a sense of urgency and power.

Line by Line Meaning

Open your eyes to*
Pay attention to

Worldwide violence
Violence happening all over the world

Copious shit talk, political bore
Too much political rhetoric without any real substance

And idol rhetoric
Superficial speeches meant to inspire beliefs and values

Violence likes its face
Violence thrives on the suffering of others

Of open sores
Of visible wounds and scars

Politics aside –
Apart from the political aspect

Subject to its menticide
Subjected to the killing of one's mind through propaganda

Social genocide –
The systematic extermination of a social group or class

Blinding chaos eyes
Unable to see through the chaos

Commander in chief –
The head of a government or military force