--- product_id: 17940206 title: "Venom" price: "S/.144" currency: PEN in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17940206-venom store_origin: PE region: Peru --- # Venom **Price:** S/.144 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Venom - **How much does it cost?** S/.144 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pe](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17940206-venom) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Impellitteri is a heavy metal band formed and led by guitarist Chris Impellitteri. The band has released numerous albums, which are notable for Chris virtuoso style of playing. Venom is the band's 10th studio album and first original album since 2009. This album includes two bonus tracks. Review: This is Shred - And its Definitely Not Dead - The magical collaboration of Rob Rock and Chris Impellitteri, which began all the way back in 1987 with the self-titled EP, has long been a successful venture. Ever since I first heard the Victim of the System EP in '93 I was hooked on this amazing combination of Rock's powerful vocals and Impellitteri's virtuoso guitar leads and solos. And although there has been a whole bevy of talented musicians who have worked with the band over the past 2 decades, Rock and Impellitteri have remained the core of the band's success. In essence, their work together eclipses what either have accomplished doing their own separate thing - and that says a lot. Venom picks up right where 2009's Wicked Maiden left off and that's no easy task. Wicked Maiden (the release which marked the return of Rob Rock to the band after a hiatus for 2002's System X and 2004's Pedal To The Metal) was a brilliant amalgamation of elements from their best albums: the melodic hooks of Answer To The Master and the speed, heaviness and progressiveness of Screaming Symphony. Venom is a beast for sure, once again featuring catchy melodies and superb guitar leads. Impellitteri (who like Tourniquet drummer Ted Kirkpatrick is heavily influenced by the classical composers) has such a distinctive style that the music is immediately identifiable - speedy melodic metal with catchy riffs and really fast guitar solos. It's shred and it's definitely not dead. No ballads here. The more than capable southpaw John Dette - who has played with the likes of Killing Machine, Testament, Slayer and Animetal (with Impellitteri himself) - steps in on drums and delivers a performance on par with the style put forth by Glen Sobel on the last release - lots of double bass sixteenth note rolls. Long time Impellitteri bassist James Pulli rounds out the foursome. The culmination of sounds is a melodic metal shred fest - wonderfully produced - that is second to none. While many of the songs are quite up-tempo, there are a few slower rockers like the quintessential Impellitteri "Face the Enemy" with its plodding and mesmerizing lead riff. Chris's solo on this song is short but sweet, every note perfectly placed and executed. "Nightmare" has a slightly modern vibe and "Rise" has a really sick opening riff followed by a great exhortational chorus. The break out/solo section smokes as well. Lyrically this stuff is totally consistent with Rock's prior output of scathing/warning type lyrics mixed with uplifting and powerful praises and metal anthems. The "bonus" tracks - not an afterthought by any means - feel more like a continuation of the powerful pummeling that has come before so definitely worth obtaining the version with these songs. It's easy to recommend this release for fans of the band of course but also to anyone who misses true shred. And if you've never heard these guys before ... no better time than the present to taste this venom! Review: Another solid one by Impellitteri - Yet another great album from speed metal masters Impellitteri! "Venom"! Chris Impellitteri never ceases to amaze with his guitar mastery. He shreds most effortlessly as always on this album. The songs are very good, well written and composed. The vocals by Rob Rock are as good as he has been in some time. This album in my opinion is much better than "Wicked Maiden". There are more solid rocking tunes on this record with less, if any, filler. If you like music with plenty of guitar shredding and great harmonies with soaring vocals and of course if you already know and love Impellitteri then you will for sure like "Venom"! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00THJPI2U | | Best Sellers Rank | #11,280 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #5,869 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (122) | | Date First Available | February 14, 2015 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | Frontiers Catalog Recordings | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Frontiers Catalog Recordings | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2017 | | Product Dimensions | 5.59 x 4.96 x 0.37 inches; 3.52 ounces | ## Images ![Venom - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Es7kaggLL.jpg) ![Venom - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/717XmZ49mbL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is Shred - And its Definitely Not Dead *by J***K on April 22, 2015* The magical collaboration of Rob Rock and Chris Impellitteri, which began all the way back in 1987 with the self-titled EP, has long been a successful venture. Ever since I first heard the Victim of the System EP in '93 I was hooked on this amazing combination of Rock's powerful vocals and Impellitteri's virtuoso guitar leads and solos. And although there has been a whole bevy of talented musicians who have worked with the band over the past 2 decades, Rock and Impellitteri have remained the core of the band's success. In essence, their work together eclipses what either have accomplished doing their own separate thing - and that says a lot. Venom picks up right where 2009's Wicked Maiden left off and that's no easy task. Wicked Maiden (the release which marked the return of Rob Rock to the band after a hiatus for 2002's System X and 2004's Pedal To The Metal) was a brilliant amalgamation of elements from their best albums: the melodic hooks of Answer To The Master and the speed, heaviness and progressiveness of Screaming Symphony. Venom is a beast for sure, once again featuring catchy melodies and superb guitar leads. Impellitteri (who like Tourniquet drummer Ted Kirkpatrick is heavily influenced by the classical composers) has such a distinctive style that the music is immediately identifiable - speedy melodic metal with catchy riffs and really fast guitar solos. It's shred and it's definitely not dead. No ballads here. The more than capable southpaw John Dette - who has played with the likes of Killing Machine, Testament, Slayer and Animetal (with Impellitteri himself) - steps in on drums and delivers a performance on par with the style put forth by Glen Sobel on the last release - lots of double bass sixteenth note rolls. Long time Impellitteri bassist James Pulli rounds out the foursome. The culmination of sounds is a melodic metal shred fest - wonderfully produced - that is second to none. While many of the songs are quite up-tempo, there are a few slower rockers like the quintessential Impellitteri "Face the Enemy" with its plodding and mesmerizing lead riff. Chris's solo on this song is short but sweet, every note perfectly placed and executed. "Nightmare" has a slightly modern vibe and "Rise" has a really sick opening riff followed by a great exhortational chorus. The break out/solo section smokes as well. Lyrically this stuff is totally consistent with Rock's prior output of scathing/warning type lyrics mixed with uplifting and powerful praises and metal anthems. The "bonus" tracks - not an afterthought by any means - feel more like a continuation of the powerful pummeling that has come before so definitely worth obtaining the version with these songs. It's easy to recommend this release for fans of the band of course but also to anyone who misses true shred. And if you've never heard these guys before ... no better time than the present to taste this venom! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another solid one by Impellitteri *by M***I on June 3, 2015* Yet another great album from speed metal masters Impellitteri! "Venom"! Chris Impellitteri never ceases to amaze with his guitar mastery. He shreds most effortlessly as always on this album. The songs are very good, well written and composed. The vocals by Rob Rock are as good as he has been in some time. This album in my opinion is much better than "Wicked Maiden". There are more solid rocking tunes on this record with less, if any, filler. If you like music with plenty of guitar shredding and great harmonies with soaring vocals and of course if you already know and love Impellitteri then you will for sure like "Venom"! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chris is so underrated. Check this cd out. He shreds with the best of em. *by C***E on April 22, 2015* Chris is a fantastic guitarist. Some cool solos and as usual badass riffs. The entire band sounds good but Chris is always the stand out performer. *** Update*** After listening to this several times, I really like this cd. Chris absolutely kills it on guitar. He's so fricken technical and fast. The songs are all really good not just the solos. The singer sounds like he's still in his 20s. Really good hard rock/metal cd with excellent vocals and wicked guitar. Think Yngwie but more aggressive. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17940206-venom](https://www.desertcart.pe/products/17940206-venom) --- *Product available on Desertcart Peru* *Store origin: PE* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*