Bands similar to Venom, pioneers of black/speed/thrash metal, include classic acts like Hellhammer/Celtic Frost, early Bathory, Sodom, Kreator, and Bulldozer, alongside modern worship bands such as Midnight, Bewitcher, Interceptor, and Toxic Holocaust, all sharing Venom's raw, fast, and Satanic-themed sound. Classic & Influential Peers (First Wave Black/Thrash) Hellhammer / Celtic Frost: Direct influences, especially Hellhammer's raw "Apocalyptic Raids". Bathory: Early albums like Bathory defined black metal's harshness. Sodom: Early material like In The Sign of Evil is very Venom-esque. Kreator: Especially their debut Endless Pain, with its speed and rough vocals. Bulldozer: Italian band known for their aggressive, raw sound. Mercyful Fate: Danish metal with heavy riffs and occult themes, a great pairing with Venom. Motörhead: For a similar fast, raw, gritty rock/metal without the explicit Satanism. Modern "Venom-Worship" & Similar Styles Midnight: Often described as Venom in masks,