It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since we launched our VENOM fanweb, Site Of The Hydra.....

We only bought a computer in the first place 'cos of our desire to have a fansite dedicated to our fav band. And in the first week of November 2001 we took our first steps into the unknown. I clearly remember the nervous excitement of the days prior to going online, it was a scary, though fun, experience! The feel of VENOM's mighty RESURRECTION album was still fresh in the veins of The Legions those days, and we were determined to show our colours online as well as on our shirts and jackets! So on the evening of the 9th November 2001 the Publish button was hit and Hydra took flight...

The site, even though it was done by web-rookies like us, was an incredible success, and through it we have got to know a Hell of a lot of real cool people from around the world, indeed we have met many of these cool folk at various concerts, etc, since. We continued to improve the site over time, but starting in 2006 and going through 2007, a certain individual decided to Steal The Wings Of A Hydra, resulting in our beloved fansite being destroyed during July 2007. It was (and is, and forever will be) a very painful experience, and resulted in Mrs Hydra stepping down from webmaster duties (cos she was so disappointed and disgusted by what had happened), and meaning the year of 2007 was the most horrible time of our Metal existance...

However, despite the heartbreaking and devastating loss of the true SOTH, the decision was made to continue with the website. While there will always be restrictions on certain aspects of the site, Hydra has recovered, and will continue to improve and evolve for many years to come. The Venom-Fire still burns as strong as ever in us, and our devotion and worship of the real and true VENOM will be with us forever!! We have lots of ideas and plans that will manifest themselves onto Site Of The Hydra, so prepare for lots more Hydra-Hell!!!

In the 10 years of Site Of the Hydra, there has been lots of changes and trends. When we started, Guestbooks were used for communication between us Legions. Then Forums replaced Guestbooks.... and now Forums are being overtaken by the social-networking sites. But whatever mediums we have been using over the years, it has always been a total pleasure to be In League With All Ye Mighty LEGIONS!! It has been our honour to share our VENOM worship with you all this last 10 years, and here's hoping to many more 10's of years!!

John - November 2011

Infernal & eternal respect to JEFF MANTAS, ABADDON, ANTTON, THE DEMOLITION MAN, MYKVS, CLIVE ARCHER, JIMI C, AL BARNES and all true VENOM Freaks worldwide - Hell Yeah!!!!!!