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Venia (hardcore band)

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Adapted from the English Wikipedia article Venia (hardcore band), available under CC BY-SA 4.0Updated 30 November 2025
Venia
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded2006
Defunct2012
Headquarters
Minneapolis
,
United States
ProductsAlbums, EPs
Websitewww.facebook.com/veniaband

Venia was a Christian hardcore group originating from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their active years spanned from 2006 until 2012. During this period, they produced two full-length albums: Convictions (2008) and Frozen Hands (2009), both released through Blood and Ink Records. Additionally, they issued the extended play titled I've Lost All Faith in Myself.

Background

Operating out of Minneapolis, Venia contributed to the Christian hardcore scene between 2006 and 2012. The band's final roster consisted of Chad Urich on vocals, guitarists Ben Kocinski and John McCully, Jr., bassist Chanse Goetz, and drummer Matt Bakken. Earlier lineups featured guitarist Ben Beecken and bassist Matt Norris.

Music history

The band’s initial studio album, Frozen Hands, was launched on July 14, 2009, via Blood and Ink Records. Subsequently, they continued their collaboration with the label by releasing the EP I've Lost All Faith in Myself on November 29, 2010.

Members

Final lineup

  • Chad Urich – lead vocals
  • Ben Kocinski – guitar (previously associated with Torn)
  • John McCully, Jr. – guitar
  • Chanse Goetz – bass guitar
  • Matt Bakken – drums
Past members
  • Ben Beecken – guitar
  • Matt Norris – bass guitar
  • Mat Roberts – bass, vocals, keyboard

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

  • I've Lost All Faith in Myself (November 29, 2010, Blood and Ink)

External links