Legendary black metal band VENOM is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its debut album, 'Welcome To Hell', with a series of special guest-filled shows.

The concerts feature iconic VENOM founders Jeff "Mantas" Dunn and Anthony "Abaddon" Bray, joined by a host of influential musicians who have been inspired by their groundbreaking work.

Fan-filmed video of the concert can be seen below.

VENOM's classic lineup trio of Mantas, Abaddon, and vocalist Conrad "Cronos" Lant recorded four studio LPs - 'Welcome To Hell' (1981), 'Black Metal' (1982), 'At War With Satan' (1984) and 'Possessed' (1985) - and live album, 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik' (1986).

Often cited by bands such as METALLICA, BEHEMOTH, CELTIC FROST and MAYHEM as major influences, they are one of the most revered bands of their generation.

VENOM is still fronted by Cronos and headlines festivals all over the globe and continues to release new music while Mantas has been working on a book about his time in VENOM.

Abaddon was part of VENOM's classic lineup from 1978 to 1992 and rejoined them in 1995, staying with them for four years before joining VENOM INC.

alongside Dunn and Dolan.

VENOM INC.'s debut album, 'Avé', was released in August 2017.

Despite their differences, Mantas has been open about his admiration for Cronos's contributions to the band, saying: "I know it's not gonna be the PANTERA thing, and I know it's not a fucking KISS reunion or anything like that, but this band has had, for whatever reason, and it still amazes me to this day, but this band has had so much influence on the metal scene from day one..." VENOM INC.

is set to tour extensively with VENOM's classic lineup trio of Cronos, Dunn and Bray in tow.

Joining them are Rage (a.k.a.

Stuart Dixon) on guitar and Danté (a.k.a.

Danny Needham) on drums.