Coincidentally, I have given both these units a run-down in the latest instalment of my unit guide, here.
In short, both units can be very effective. If I was going to build a list around them, I'd probably run Rakarth +4 über-Grotesques in a Raider, 2x5 Wracks w/ Liquifiers in Venoms, and then top up with a couple of Ravagers for anti-armour and some Warriors in Raiders w/ Splinter Racks. If I took a 2nd HQ, it probably wouldn't be Sliscus. He is expensive, and nothing in the list capitalises on his combat drugs re-roll, so you're wasting that ability.