Venia was an American Christian hardcore band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band started making music in 2006 and disbanded in 2012. The band released two studio albums, Convictions in 2008, and Frozen Hands, in 2009, with Blood and Ink Records. Their subsequent release was an extended play, I've Lost All Faith in Myself.
Venia | |
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| Origin | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Genres | Christian hardcore, hardcore punk |
| Years active | 2006–2012 |
| Labels | Blood and Ink |
| Past members | Chad Urich Ben Kocinski John McCully, Jr. Chanse Goetz Matt Bakken Ben Beecken Matt Norris Mat Roberts |
| Website | facebook |
Background edit
Venia was a Christian hardcore band from Minneapolis, Minnesota,[1] where they were a musical entity from 2006 until their disbandment in 2012.[2] The last known line-up for the band, was vocalist, Chad Urich, guitarists, Ben Kocinski and John McCully, Jr., bassist, Chanse Goetz, and drummer, Matt Bakken,[3] while their former members before this were guitarist, Ben Beecken, and bassist, Matt Norris.[4]
Music history edit
The band commenced as a musical entity in 2006 with their first release, Frozen Hands, a studio album, that was released on July 14, 2009, from Blood and Ink Records.[5][6][7] Their subsequent release, an extended play, was released on November 29, 2010, by Blood and Ink Records.[8][9][10]
Members edit
Last known line-up[3]
- Chad Urich – vocals
- Ben Kocinski - guitar (formerly of Torn)
- John McCully, Jr.- guitar
- Chanse Goetz- Bass
- Matt Bakken - drums
- Former members[4]
- Ben Beecken - guitar
- Matt Norris - bass
- Mat Roberts - bass/vocals/keyboard
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Convictions (2008)
- Frozen Hands (July 17, 2009, Blood and Ink)
EPs
- I've Lost All Faith in Myself (November 29, 2010, Blood and Ink)
References edit
- ^ Habisch, Nick. "Featurette : Venia". HM Magazine (Jan/Feb 2011): 14. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Lamb Goat (February 21, 2012). "Venia breaking up". Lamb Goat. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ a b Venia. "About". Facebook. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ a b Spirit of Metal. "Venia". Spirit of Metal. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Pelone, Joe (September 10, 2010). "Venia – Frozen Hands". Punknews.org. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Works, Chris (July 27, 2009). "Venia – Frozen Hands". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Chris W. (July 30, 2009). "Review : Venia – Frozen Hands". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Garcia, Daniel. "Venia - I've Lost All Faith in Myself". HM Magazine (Jan/Feb 2011): 36. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ BMer (December 8, 2010). "Review : Venia – I've Lost All Faith in Myself". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 23, 2015.
- ^ Peronto, Anthony (December 11, 2010). "Review: Venia – I've Lost All Faith In Myself (EP)". Christian Music Zine. Retrieved July 23, 2015.