Veronica Freeman
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Veronica Freeman in San Diego (California
) is the lead vocalist of the American
heavy metal
band Benedictum
. Her most recent album with Benedictum is Dominion
released through Frontiers Records in 2011
.
Freeman and Pete Wells became close friends and she has said that there is something about his playing that inspires her to does to this day.
They started writing together and were in a few bands together, including Medusa and the Malady.
They felt that after playing quite a few local shows in San Diego that it was time to move forward and see what they could do musically on a new level and that is when they embarked on the project that is now Benedictum
.
With some help from Craig they were introduced to Jeff Pilson
and things really started to turn around from there.
Freeman got married in 2007.
, Tina Turner
, Melissa Etheridge
, Etta James
,
Billie Holiday
, Sarah Vaughn to Freddie Mercury
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California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
) is the lead vocalist of the American
United States
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heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Benedictum
Benedictum
Benedictum is an American heavy metal band formed in 2005 in San Diego, California. Their current line-up consists of vocalist Veronica Freeman, guitarist Pete Wells, bassist Chris Shrum, keyboardist Tony Diaz, and drummer Micky Pannone...
. Her most recent album with Benedictum is Dominion
Dominion (Benedictum album)
Dominion is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Benedictum, released through Frontier Records in 2011.-Track listing:#"Dominion" 4:18#"At the Gates" 3:59#"Seer" 4:34#"Grind It" 2:44#"Prodigal Son" 4:55#"The Shadowlands" 4:56...
released through Frontiers Records in 2011
Biography
When she was introduced to metal she felt in love with he power and the energy of it and was encouraged to try singing by her longtime friend Craig GoldyCraig Goldy
Craig Goldy is an American guitarist, mostly notably of the band Dio.Before Dio, he played in the bands Vengeance, Rough Cutt, and Giuffria. He replaced Jake E. Lee in Rough Cutt and was himself replaced by Amir Derakh in this group. Prior to joining Rough Cutt, he had played in the band Vengeance...
.
Freeman and Pete Wells became close friends and she has said that there is something about his playing that inspires her to does to this day.
They started writing together and were in a few bands together, including Medusa and the Malady.
They felt that after playing quite a few local shows in San Diego that it was time to move forward and see what they could do musically on a new level and that is when they embarked on the project that is now Benedictum
Benedictum
Benedictum is an American heavy metal band formed in 2005 in San Diego, California. Their current line-up consists of vocalist Veronica Freeman, guitarist Pete Wells, bassist Chris Shrum, keyboardist Tony Diaz, and drummer Micky Pannone...
.
With some help from Craig they were introduced to Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson
Jeff Pilson is an American bass guitarist, best known for his stint in the heavy metal band Dokken...
and things really started to turn around from there.
Freeman got married in 2007.
Influences
Her influences are from Ronnie James DioRonnie James Dio
Ronald James Padavona , better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio, which means God in Italian. Other musical projects include the collective fundraiser...
, Tina Turner
Tina Turner
Tina Turner is an American singer and actress whose career has spanned more than 50 years. She has won numerous awards and her achievements in the rock music genre have led many to call her the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll".Turner started out her music career with husband Ike Turner as a member of the...
, Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Lou Etheridge is an American rock singer-songwriter and musician.Etheridge is known for her mixture of confessional lyrics, pop-based folk-rock, and raspy, smoky vocals...
, Etta James
Etta James
Etta James is an American blues, soul, rhythm and blues , rock and roll, gospel and jazz singer. In the 1950s and 1960s, she had her biggest success as a blues and R&B singer...
,
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer and songwriter. Nicknamed "Lady Day" by her friend and musical partner Lester Young, Holiday had a seminal influence on jazz and pop singing...
, Sarah Vaughn to Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
Discography
With Benedictum- UncreationUncreationUncreation is the debut album by the American heavy metal band Benedictum, released through Locomotive Records on March 14, 2006. The album was originally due to be released in late 2005, but was delayed to 2006 to allow for some creative tweaking....
(2006) - Seasons of TragedySeasons of TragedySeasons of Tragedy is the second studio album by the American heavy metal band Benedictum, released through Locomotive Records in 2008.-Track listing:#"Dawn of Seasons" – 1:26#"Shell Shock" – 4:25#"Burn It Out" – 3:32#"Bare Bones" – 5:11...
(2008) - DominionDominion (Benedictum album)Dominion is the third studio album by the American heavy metal band Benedictum, released through Frontier Records in 2011.-Track listing:#"Dominion" 4:18#"At the Gates" 3:59#"Seer" 4:34#"Grind It" 2:44#"Prodigal Son" 4:55#"The Shadowlands" 4:56...
(2011)
Albums (Guest Sessions)
Gravedigger- Ballads of a HangmanBallads of a Hangman- Album line-up :* Chris Boltendahl - Lead & Backing vocals* Manni Schmidt - Guitars & Backing vocals* Thilo Hermann - Guitars & Backing vocals* Jens Becker - Bass* Stefan Arnold - Drums* H.P. Katzenburg - Keyboards- References :*...
(2009)
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- Machine Hell (2010)
Lyraka
- Lyraka Volume 1Lyraka Volume 1Lyraka Volume 1 is the debut studio album from the metal opera project Lyraka. It was released on November 2, 2010.-History:The Lyraka opera was first conceived by Jasmine Lyraka in 2006. Her plans were for a multimedia fantasy experience: movie, website, video game, and a line of Ken Kelly artwork...
(2010) - Lyraka Volume 2 (2012)