In the past 9 years since the release of Venaculas’ self-titled debut five-song EP, the band has seen their fan base and critical acclaim grow. Venaculas was highlighted twice in the national magazine, Album Network, as the Midwest regional “breakout band,” had three consecutive CDs become top selling CDs of 2001 thru 2005 for the Homers Record Store chain (1st in 2005 and 2004, 2nd in 2003, 2nd in 2002, and 3rd in 2001), appeared regularly on the CIMS and Aggro national charts, had five songs added to rotation at radio stations throughout the Midwest, such as KIWR 89.7 (Council Bluffs, IA/Omaha, NE), KAZR (Des Moines, IA), and KSEZ (Sioux City, IA), had two songs placed in the feature film “Treasure of the Seven Mummies” (summer 2005 release), and five songs placed in the motorcycle documentary, “Ride on the Edge.” All the while, Venaculas’ fan base has been spreading beyond the Midwest (recently the band has been highlighted and reviewed in magazines located in France, Germany and Italy) as the band continues to perform to sold-out concerts and share the stage with bands such as Saliva, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, 10 Years, Powerman 5000, Primer 55, The Urge, Jackyl, Kottonmouth Kings, Soil, hed(PE), Phunk Junkeez and more.
Less than a year after their first live performance the band went into the studio and in one day recorded what was to be a five-song demo. The band gave an advance copy to Capone, disk jockey for KIWR. Capone was so impressed with the bands energetic, positive-vibe performance that one week after receiving the CD, he began spinning the band’s anthem-oriented “Shut Up” on his popular primetime radio program and asked listeners to call in and express their opinions. The station’s telephone lines lit up with mass approval, prompting the DJ to add “Shut Up,” along with the band’s equally infectious “Jump,” to his daily play list.
The bands latest release "Therapy," already has had two songs in heavy rotation at KIWR (Council Bluffs, IA/Omaha, NE) with “Decisions" and "Fly." Currently "Out of Time" is receiving airplay on stations throughout Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Iowa and has been the 1 selling CD for the Homers record store chain and earned a 19 position on the national CIMS chart since its 1/31/05 release.
Venaculas’ music can only be described as raw, explosive energy that showcases the band’s youth, honesty, gut-wrenching vocals and memorable guitar hooks. With a unique combination of aggro, metal and hip-hop the band appeals to many different fans all ranging from 10 years of age to 40.
I was disapointed to hear that The Venaculas have called it quits...even more disappointed that I couldnt make it your last show. I had two tickets to see you and Dielated but the kids got sick that weekend and I couldnt make it :( So...if you ever do a reunion show, let me know...I would love to see ya!! I wish you all the best..peace and love.. Danielle
Well, I'm really sad to see that you guys are done. You guys were f*ckin awsum. Thanx 4 everything. I can't tell you how many fun times I had going to your shows.
hey I know you'ved heard this a million times the last few days but thanks again for all the fun times and being kickass people! From comin up and hangin why i dj ( phil ) to hangin outside rebels with jason and my son at the time 3 Austin thanks again guys hope to see you guys around ........ !
that fucking show last night kicked fucking ass you guys are awesome. I hope that what ever you guys are giving it up for pans out cause you guys fucking rock and no one will ever do it like you guys did.know matter what happens you guys should throw a show together every once and a great while. you guys were a great band and you were really big around here i trully beleive you guys shouldove been huge everywhere and made it in the big league with all those other bands it sucks that it came to a end. its was awesome though i feel honored to have had such a great local band to go see. (please think about throwing a future show together just for shits a giggles you guys rock) its been great! THANK YOU!
V-NAC YOU GUYS ARE THE SHIT!!THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD TIMES....YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED FOR SURE!!!!DO I HEAR REUNION TOUR!!!????FUCK YEA VENACULAS REUNION TOUR!!!!!
both shows were for the ages. im gonna miss you guys i was with you begginning to end! it was a great ride to share with you guys. good luck all of you
BULL SHIT!!! i think you guys are the hardest band ever. the first time i saw you guys was at the mac for the halloween party when the album who we are came out.That show was sick then and you guys are even sicker now. thanks for the great memories. goodluck in what you do from here
your show last night was great!!! i had a blasted, it was wild... You all need TO DO ONE MORE SHOW IN LINCOLN!!! you need to show some love for L town.
Great show last night guys!!! Ya wore the heck out of me! I could barely function at work today ha! Well, thanks for a great show! I'm gonna miss you guys!
Tonight was the best concert I have ever been to!! Your cover of rage was off the chain . This can not be your last show, it was so good i was turned on lol. I don't get out much these days being a new mama and all but tonight was like a dream come true thank u!!!!!!!!!!!
