Venom Inc. have added Curran “Beleth” Murphy as their new lead guitarist in the wake of Jeff “Mantas” Dunn exiting the group. Earlier this month, Dunn announced he would not be returning to the veteran heavy metal outfit, citing both health and personal issues.
It would appear that the decision was made without much discussion with his now former bandmates, as they claim to have found out about the lineup change online like everyone else. A newly issued statement from Venom Inc. on this latest lineup development reads as follows:
“Venom Inc is proud to announce that Curran ‘Beleth’ Murphy has officially joined the Demolition Man and JXN as the bands new lead guitarist!
Beleth already covered for Jeff ‘Mantas’ Dunn after he suffered his second heart attack. December 1st 2024 Mantas announced he was stepping down permanently because of health and personal reasons.
Fans wil be able to witness Beleths incredibely energetic stage presence during the coming Beyond the Black tour
Venom Inc and Warheads wish Mantas all the best and warmly welcome Beleth!”
Outside of Venom Inc. Beleth has also played with Shatter Messiah & 72 Legions, among others. Venom Inc.‘s upcoming ‘Beyond The Black Tour‘ will see them out across the U.S. with Salem’s Childe hitting the following cities:
01/08 Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
01/09 West Hollywood, CA – Whisky A Go-Go
01/10 Brentwood, CA – Brentwood Emporium
01/11 Fresno, CA – Full Circle
01/12 San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
01/14 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater
01/16 Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theater
01/17 Chesterfield, MI – Diesel Concert Lounge
01/18 Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs
01/19 Cleveland, OH – No Class
01/20 West Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
01/22 Cambridge, MA – Middle East
01/23 Brooklyn, NY – The Meadows
01/24 Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
01/25 Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz
01/26 Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar
01/28 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade
01/30 West Palm Beach, FL – The Banyan Live
01/31 Mount Dora, FL – Mt. Dora Music Hall
02/01 Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
02/04 Knoxville, TN – Open Chord
02/06 Houston, TX – Warehouse Live
02/07 Dallas, TX – Red Blood Club
02/08 Corpus Christi, TX – House Of Rock
02/10 Albuquerque, NM – Sister
02/11 Glendale, AZ – The 44
02/12 Las Vegas, NV – The Usual Place
02/14 Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post
02/15 San Luis Obispo, CA – Libertine Brewing
02/16 San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
