Venus On Fire

Artist Information

Biography

VENUS ON FIRE
Minneapolis, MN
The name in itself demands attention and the band has certainly captured it, garnering an impressive following both in and outside their “birthplace” of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their musical endeavor began as a partnership comprised of singer/songwriter Tory Envy and guitarist Leng Moua. Since their inception in 2009, Venus on Fire has released two EPs: Clone Factory (2010) and My Furious Frenzy (2011).
In 2012, the band acquired members Carl Smith (Bass) and Joe Ingle (Drums) which noticeably enhanced the energy and atmosphere in their live performance. The quartet combines lush melodies, hook-heavy riffs, and a tight rhythm section to back their pop/punk showmanship, exhibiting sounds from pulsing rhythms to vulnerable vocals augmented by an ocean of deftly layered guitars.
With a new intensity and attitude, the band has begun working on their anticipated third EP to be released in 2013. Venus on Fire released their single, “War,” on February 19, 2013 and will be following up with a music video. This is without a doubt a busy year for Venus on Fire, so keep your eyes and ears open as they will consistently be releasing new material in the near future.

Instrumentation

Tory Envy - Vocals
Leng Moua - Guitar
Joe Ingle - Drums
Carl Smith - Bass

Discography

War (Single) 2013
My Furious Frenzy (EP) 2011
Darkest Hour (Single) 2011
Clone Factory (EP) 2010
Thank You (Single) 2009

Official Website

http://www.venusonfire.com

Links

• Facebook
• Twitter
• MySpace
• Last.fm
• YouTube
• Tumblr
• Big Cartel
• Reverbnation

Audio

• War
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• Motion Picture
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Video

Venus On Fire - Motion Picture [OFFICIAL VIDEO].mp4

Photo Gallery

Press

• Rawkzilla Finals [+ Show ]
  

  Our Rawkzilla Finals blog series is focused on highlighting a few of the local bands that will be co...Our Rawkzilla Finals blog series is focused on highlighting a few of the local bands that will be competing in one of the biggest midwest Battle of the Bands this Saturday. To learn more head over to Rawkzilla's site.

• Venus on Fire Rocks The Crooked Pint [+ Show ]
  

  “Hey let’s check out Venus on Fire Tonight.” My first thought? “Hell yeah!” So away we went to find ...“Hey let’s check out Venus on Fire Tonight.” My first thought? “Hell yeah!” So away we went to find a bar we’d never been to, in a new part of town, to see a band we’d never listened to. How was it? The short answer: A blast.

• Spotlight: Venus on Fire 2.0 [+ Show ]
  

  Saturday night in late July – notes of guitar and drums filled the air, but singer Tory Envy was the...Saturday night in late July – notes of guitar and drums filled the air, but singer Tory Envy was the loudest sound of Venus on Fire’s set at the Fine Line Music Café in Minneapolis. The local band opened for Phoenix Philosophy with a rocking set that mixed their pop roots with a new alternative sound.Fans of the band’s sophomore release, My Furious Frenzy, might be surprised at how little the group’s live show resembles the original material. The band still subscribes to the decidedly pop personality of their latest album, but their recent growth as a band lends a more alternative vibe to their music.

• Hmoodle All Access Feature [+ Show ]
  

  On June 14th, 2008, Hmoodle covered the fundraising event “Project Muunoo” at Moonlight Magic Lounge...On June 14th, 2008, Hmoodle covered the fundraising event “Project Muunoo” at Moonlight Magic Lounge aka Lucy’s. That’s when I first encountered the group [Venus on Fire]. With ten other artists who all performed well that night, [Venus on Fire] stole the show. That night they thrilled and wowed the crowd that was unmatched by any other performance. It was right then and there I knew that I had to have them appear in our All Access feature.

• VENUS ON FIRE RELEASES "MY FURIOUS FRENZY" [+ Show ]
  

  Venus On Fire, a Twin Cities rock band with two Hmong American founding members has released its sec...Venus On Fire, a Twin Cities rock band with two Hmong American founding members has released its second EP “My Furious Frenzy” this month — a follow-up to the 2009 EP “Clone Factory” that brought the band enough critical and popular attention to embark on a tour.

• Venus On Fire: Hot tunes, Hot Topic [+ Show ]
  

  The St. Paul pop band Venus On Fire formed in August 2009. Sponsored by Hot Topic, the vibrant group...The St. Paul pop band Venus On Fire formed in August 2009. Sponsored by Hot Topic, the vibrant group have toured across the Midwest. Last Saturday the group gave a striking show to a diverse crowd at the Star Bar and Grill in Columbia Heights, giving away Venus On Fire merchandise on stage and at their booth.

• Spotlight: Venus on Fire [+ Show ]
  

  With their layers of guitar, keyboard, and vocals, Venus on Fire steps out of the crowd and establis...With their layers of guitar, keyboard, and vocals, Venus on Fire steps out of the crowd and establishes itself as a creative addition to the twin cities’ music scene. The, at times, punk themed lyrics and up-beat tempos may remind listeners of No Doubt, but Venus on Fire goes in their own direction and relies on synth to create a more complex sound.

• Unplug Magazine [+ Show ]
  

  It doesn’t matter what the technical reason behind their name [is] because once I heard them play- W...It doesn’t matter what the technical reason behind their name [is] because once I heard them play- Wohooo! Rock on [Venus on Fire]! - It didn’t matter to me because they now have a groupie, me!

Setlist

I Did What I Had To
Darkest Hour
B-Side
20/20
Motion Picture
Lure The Cure
War
What Do We Know

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