v e n e f i c u m n: The Poisoner; the one who brings death.

Veneficum came into existence around 1998-1999. The original lineup consisted of guitar players Mendoz and Ceja, drummer Nacht, keyboardist Coma 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 that year.

Veneficum's first official release, Dysphoria, came in early-mid 2001. This was recorded & mixed by the band in their own studio, Studio Black Aura. Soon after the release of Dysphoria, the band had parted ways with founding member and guitarist, Ceja, due to some personal differences. Veneficum went on as a four piece rehearsing and playing shows, making another appearance at Milwaukee Metalfest XV in top form. In October, Veneficum found guitarist Aric, Ceja's replacement. Veneficum began writing new material extensively in 2002. The band also had the opportunity to perform at the upcoming Milwaukee Metalfest for the third year in a row.

Veneficum had entered the newly revamped Studio Black Aura in early January of 2003. At this time, founding guitarist Mendoz had exited the band. Guitar virtuoso, Chris H. came and added some incredible soloing and added a new element to the Veneficum sound. As problems insued in the studio, the band was plagued with lineup changes once again. Drummer Nacht was now out of the band for good. This left Veneficum with no time to find a replacement so G.Reymond stepped in to perform the drums with no recent rehearsal and only three nights in the studio. About four to five months into the year the band had completed the entire recording and mixing soon followed. At this time a title of Enigma Prognosis was given to the new 70+ minute opus, with Niklas Sundin providing the brilliant artwork and layout. Mastering of the new album was done in June/July and handled by Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios (Nightwish, Stratovarious, Moonspell) in Finland.

Since the release of Enigma Prognosis, many shows followed. It was now 2005 and for personal reason Aric (Jon) was out of the band. Former member and founder Mendoz then quickly stepped in to fill the vacant guitar spot and rehearsals began. Work on a new album is in the process. Watch out for more news on the progression of new material for this will be our strongest to date and will be "totally crushing". Keep your eyes and ears open for Veneficum will continue to branch out into uncharted territories, and continue to perfect their craft and create the most sinister and darkest music.