2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
Cleveland, Ohio 44106

Venomin James’s music recalls classic bands like Black Sabbath, Cream, and Led Zeppelin, and contemporary bands like Kyuss, Down, C.O.C., Clutch, and Entombed. On Venomin James’ debut album, “Left hand man”, some of the doom-soaked themes are directly influenced by vocalist Jim Meador’s experiences serving as a Sergeant in Iraq. Meador is one of thousands who are now haunted by memories of intense violence and the unforgiving ugliness of war. Political statements, however, are notably absent. Within the lyrics of such songs as “Abu Ghraib” and “Downer”, there are only lyrical snapshots of what soldiers face on a day-to-day basis. The album’s lyrics as a whole act as a conduit for Meador’s repressed emotions, attempting to exorcise demons and ghosts plaguing his thoughts. The overriding arc of “Left Hand Man” deals not only with violence and war, but also of situations existing within contemporary society. Venomin James has shared the stage with a variety of respected acts, including: Ringworm, Fu Manchu, Brand New Sin, Seemless, Unearthly Trance, Mushroomhead, Bad Wizard, Early Man, 3 Inches of Blood, facedowninshit, Artimus Pyledriver, Abdullah, Red Giant, Cellbound, Destructor, Icarus Witch, and the legendary Trouble.

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Added by Grog Shop on June 8, 2009

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