British heavy metal band Venger, founded by SAXON’s guitarist Doug Scarratt and by James Fogarty (In The Woods, Old Forest) to release debut studio album
Times of Legend, on January 9th via Silver Lining Music
Venger’s first single, ‘From Worlds Unknown’, was out and has been storming the world. “The song engages a subject Doug and I have a shared interest in which is Ufology,” comments Fogarty. “It was written from the perspective of imagining that you were down by Stonehenge once and this UFO turned up but there’s no one else there to witness it. And does that really matter? Ultimately, I don’t think it does”.
Written and produced by Scarratt and Fogarty, Times Of Legend, offers an utterly refreshing reminder that endlessly engaging entertainment exists within the realms of history, folklore and fantasy.
Scarratt’s history with SAXON is well-known, whilst Fogarty comes from a varied array of projects embracing several genres including black and progressive metal, with bands such as the aforementioned In The Woods and Old Forest. Even though Venger only came together in 2024 when Scarratt’s son was playing his own show at a bar in Brighton, UK, and Fogarty introduced himself, the pair soon discovered to have common musical ground in a couple of areas, and spending time together started to quickly feel like having an afternoon between old friends down at your local hostelry: a safe space with genuinely fine people that share common interests such as metal, cinema and an appreciation of the art of storytelling.
With the album coming out on January 9, 2026, I had the pleasure to speak with James Fogarty on Times Of Legend, formation of Venger and much more on the band. Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.
Track-listing:
From Worlds Unknown
Pharaohs Curse
Navigate the Labyrinth
Crystal Gazer
The Legend Still Remains
Séance
Throw the Switch
Impaler of Souls
Tower of Babel
Watch The Video For “From World’s Unknown” Below
Venger are:
Doug Scarratt – guitars, lead guitars
James Fogarty – guitars, synths, bass, backing vocals
Franz Bauer – vocals
Sven Rothe – drums
Follow Venger on:
https://www.facebook.com/VengerBand/
https://www.instagram.com/vengerbandofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/@VengerBand
