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Personnel: Jorge (vocals); Sob, Anthony (guitar); Mike (bass); Pokey (drums). Recorded at Fastlane Studios, Brooklyn, New York in February 1997 & December 1998. Five Deadly Venoms is fairly similar to its predecessor, Master Killer, but that's not necessarily a bad thing -- Merauder's brand of urban "hardcore" metal is very well done, and there are no awkward attempts to loosen up the sound with hip-hop rhythms. The results are not only unremittingly intense, but intelligent and socially aware to boot. ~ Steve Huey
