Victor Dominicis

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Victor Dominicis
Also known asVic Venom
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OccupationMusician
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Member ofThe Coffin Daggers
Formerly of

Victor Dominicis is a New York punk rock guitarist known for the bands Nausea [1] and for playing bass guitar in Reagan Youth. [2] He is notable for being a pioneer in the American crust punk style blending punk and heavy metal. His influence can be seen in countless metal and punk bands that have followed. He currently plays lead guitar in the New York-based surf/instrumental group The Coffin Daggers.

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Time in Nausea

During his time as the bassist of the band Reagan Youth, Dominicis was invited to be the guitarist and co-songwriter of the newly-formed band Nausea by founding member John John Jesse. His political views are heavily molded into the lyrics and sound of Nausea, such as animal rights, feminism, anti-racism, and class conscious. His musical style is heavily influenced by both punk and heavy metal. [3]

References

  1. LLC, SPIN Media (November 1991). SPIN. SPIN Media LLC. p. 104.
  2. "Victor Dominicis". Discogs. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  3. "NAUSEA". AlternativeTentacles. Retrieved 2025-12-10.