Jeff "Mantas" Dunn is a British guitarist best known as one of the founding members of seminal thrash/speed metal band Venom, with which he played as a guitarist from 1979 to 1985 and 1989 to 2002.
Birth name: | Jeffrey Dunn |
Also known as: | Mantas |
Born: | April 22, 1961, Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
Genres: | Heavy metal, extreme metal |
Occupation(s): | Musician, songwriter |
Instruments: | Guitar, bass, keyboard |
Years active: | 1979–present |
Associated acts: | Venom, Dryll, Primevil, Venom Inc |
IMDb: | Jeffrey Dunn's IMDb |
About Jeffrey Dunn
Guitarist best known as a member of the seminal English metal band Venom. Venom's 1982 sophomore album, "Black Metal", was so influential that it inspired a new genre bearing its name.
Before Fame
He was originally a member of the band Guillotine before joining with other members of local metal bands to form Venom in 1978.
Achievement
He branched out into the world of hardcore techno when he toured with the band Scooter in 2006.
Family Life
His father was also a drummer.
Associations
He and bassist Conrad Lant helped form the foundation for metal music as members of Venom.
Information related to Jeffrey Dunn
- British heavy metal guitarists
- Black metal musicians
Latest information about Jeffrey Dunn updated on February 23, 2021.