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.
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Background
Venia was a Christian hardcore band from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where they were a musical entity from 2006 until their disbandment in 2012. 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, while their former members before this were guitarist, Ben Beecken, and bassist, Matt Norris.
Music history
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. Their subsequent release, an extended play, was released on November 29, 2010, by Blood and Ink Records.
Members
Last known line-up
Chad Urich – vocals
Ben Kocinski – guitar (formerly of Torn)
John McCully, Jr.- guitar
Chanse Goetz- Bass
Matt Bakken – drums
Former members
Ben Beecken – guitar
Matt Norris – bass
Mat Roberts – bass/vocals/keyboard
Discography
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)