“Beyond the horizon & into the fifth, a shard of source simply preparing the way for the shift…higher vibrations…higher frequencies.”
OFFICIAL SITE OF VENIEN
BIOGRAPHY
VENIEN, a Filipino American born writer, illustrator, musician, & co-creator of USBM pioneers VON. In 1987, VENIEN created the black metal band VON along with his band-mate Goat. In 1992, VON was disbanded until VENIEN & Goat reunited the band in 2009. VENIEN also created Von Records (2006-2019) & later vVurMzflessshhh Publishing (2014-Present).
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INTERVIEW ARCHIVE
- BLACK METAL: EVOLUTION OF THE CULT +THE RESTORED, EXPANDED & DEFINITIVE EDITION (2013+2023)
- GRIM DYSTOPIAN (April 2021)
- USBM: A REVOLUTION OF IDENTITY IN AMERICAN BLACK METAL (Oct 2020)
- BACKLIT ZINE (Aug 2013)
- TERRORIZER: THE DEVIL’S MUSIC (May 2013)
- THE NEW NOISE (May 2013)
- QUEENS OF STEEL (April 2013)
- METAL ASSAULT (Feb 2013)
- SUBTERRANEA MAGAZINE Issue #240 (Feb 2013)
- DECIBEL MAGAZINE Issue #100 (Feb 2013)
- LACHRYMA CHRISTI ZINE (Feb 2013)
- SUBTERRANEA MAGAZINE Issue #239 (Jan 2013)
- SWEDEN ROCK MAGAZINE Issue #99 (Jan 2013)
- ZERO TOLERANCE MAGAZINE Issue #50 (Jan 2013)
- TERRORIZER MAGAZINE Issue #230 (Dec 2012)
- HEAVY METAL ARTWORK (Dec 2012)
- THROW UP YOUR HORNS (Oct 2012)
- BULLDOZER MAGAZINE (Oct 2012)
- BLACKASTRIAL MAGAZINE (Oct 2010)
- METAL SOUND (Oct 2010)
- BLACKMETAL UK (July 2010)
- SITRA AHRA (May 2010)
EVENT ARCHIVE
LOST FRAGMENTS ARCHIVE
ARCHIVE:2021>2024
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2024: Death of Ego: Mind Virus
DEATH OF EGO
MIND VIRUS
Words+Illustrations by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
The virus invades our minds, by definition an active and aggressive mind control invasion woven within the deepest depths of our reality, our frequency. The mind virus spreads from those…
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2024: Death of Ego: Mind Control
DEATH OF EGO
MIND CONTROL
Words+Illustrations by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
Our egos betray us
Source will not forsake us
Release our minds
Death to all traitors enslavers
Hysteria mass psychosis
Consciousness shall rise
No soul no one can stop this…
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2024: Tribal Blood
TRIBAL BLOOD
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“14 years back, before resurrecting VON , I recorded a little piece just to get the motor running again. Inspired by my love for Dana White & his raw & genius concept he…
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2024: Miskatonic High
MISKATONIC HIGH
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“It’s been an honor & a privilege to be part of such a landmark series & one of the longest running Kickstarter indie comic book series to date. Being able to create art…
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2021: When I Close My Eyes
WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“Living the human experience that many will never fully understand, this has from time to time lead to victimization on a global scale inside the evolution of a growing civilization…
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2021: La Legión del Santo de la Muerte
LA LEGIÓN DEL SANTO DE LA MUERTA
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“Saint of Death, worshipped, praised, with legions of devotees over time was the basis of the creation of this song. Many deities are know by many names, but…
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2023: Duality
DUALITY
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“Filled with hope, for something special inside me has resurfaced and overtime I’ve deciphered the downloads, the insight. Confused? it’s ok I have lived in this experience for many years now, doubt and fear…
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2023: Underground
UNDERGROUND
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
"Deep beneath the innocent call for help. The malevolent cities and their masters will fall and will meet their fates deep underground. A tribal war has been underway and evil has been exposed."
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2023: Forsaken Among The Forgotten
FORSAKEN AMONG THE FORGOTTEN
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“Among the fallen, among the weak, among the innocent, among the forgotten, have we all been forsaken? Those that have been slaughtered, maimed, abducted, abused, liquefied, tossed in the bitter cold…
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2023: Throne of Lies
THRONE OF LIES
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“Awoken that which should not be, for the giants will rise to claim their seeds. BEHOLD! The rise of the ancient ones inside the void. The sanctuary of nothingness awaits our return.…
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2022: The End
THE END
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“To all those that I have known in my life I forgive you. Spread love and happiness to all for we are all immortal and we are all one. Take care of yourselves…
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2022: Rebirthing
REBIRTHING
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“Rebirthing into an experience can be a struggle, all the while you’re on display and playing a larger role in the architecture can be off putting. In my experience it satisfies the soul to…
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2022: Immortal Souls
IMMORTAL SOULS
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“In the dark winter shines hope, make peace within and stand firm. Even the immortal spineless jellyfish and the bottom dwellers of the abyss seem to find life in darkness. Know that your…
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2022: We Are One
WE ARE ONE
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“We are one… collective of fragmental manifestations with intention of ascension back to source. Dwelling into the abyss, guiding oneself back down a universal right to dictate your own path is key…
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2022: An Infinite Dream
AN INFINITE DREAM
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“We are one…deep seeded and connected inside an infinite dream. We are but mere fragments of a dream, a dream collecting experiences from itself inside itself.”
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2022: Evolve
EVOLVE
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“In my experience so far there have been things one cannot forget nor can unsee. Uncovering what knowledge I could decipher and attempt to coherently write, illustrate, record, & perform to those few that…
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2022: Ride The Shift
RIDE THE SHIFT
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“They are here and the great shift has already begun. Prepare yourself and all that are ready for the veil to be lifted. The awakening has begun”
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#iamfree #4thdensity #5thdensity #6thdensity…
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2022: Collective Consciousness
COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“The collective consciousness will feed us emotion, inspire our experience, reveal that which is beyond the veil, our pure energy and grand awakening of consciousness into higher densities, prepare yourself”
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2023: Reflections 1971-2023
REFLECTIONS 1971-2023
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
"1971 was the year I incarnated into the city by the bay San Francisco. Reflection into the past has its place in our own experience, I have been on a path of rediscovery…
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2023: REVOLT
REVOLT!
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
‼️ WARNING ‼️
“Time has come to stand up and let your freedom of speech be heard, heard across the universe. All are witnessing the end of an age for humans, but will…
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2023: Hurt
HURT
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
"The recording of the NIN tribute version of Hurt was inspired during a time of pain & treatments for cancer, & surprisingly during a period of becoming overwhelmed with a sense of empathy for…
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2023: Manifests In The Shadows
MANIFESTS IN THE SHADOWS
Written by Jason Ventura (VENIEN)
“In the coming darkness, we must manifest a collective shield in the shadows grip, overcome fear within. Prepare to fight for human sovereignty & the right to exist as a species…
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