Veneficum


v e n e f i c u m: The Poisoner; the one who brings death “…the grandiose overtures convey a vast atmosphere, but it is never mechanical or robotic, rather wondrous and infinite... all rendered in suitably pristine fashion from the Finnvox production.” - Digital Metal “With structured songs, freezing vocals, and intelligent lyrics, this is surely a band that will wake some people up.” - PIT Magazine “Devoid of satanic and overused, occult references, Veneficum focus on more philosophic and scientific issues while keeping its musical roots in symphonic blackness. “ - Jackal Blaster Zine With such powerful descriptions and critical acclaim, what else can one expect to hear? Hailing from Chicago, Veneficum is a diverse mixture of modern black metal that incorporates a wide range of influences from Mayhem to Devil Doll. The ensemble is highlighted by the stark contrast of elements from the shrill, tormented vocals and the moody swells of the layered keys to the tight precision of the guitars and drums. The following is a short history of the band and it's members. Veneficum came into existence in October 1999 with the original lineup consisting of guitar players Mendoz and Ceja, drummer Nacht, keyboardist Jason, and bassist/vocalist G.Reymond. The band recorded their first promo CD in mid December of 1999, with their first ever show at the New Jersey Metal Meltdown Festival in March of 2000 followed by Milwaukee Metalfest XIV later in the year. Veneficum's fir...

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