Victory By Surrender

A majestic exploration of melodic metal, Victory by Surrender is Venia’s most ambitious work to date. This debut full-length expands our technical foundations, weaving together classic power metal (Theocracy, Rob Rock) with the intricate aggression of thrash metal.
While channeling the energy and grandeur of Iron Maiden and Jacobs Dream, the album remains a high-contrast experience — shifting seamlessly from orchestral violin arrangements to fierce, extreme vocal textures. It is a record designed for the listener who seeks both the sophisticated beauty of the US progressive tradition and the underlying fire of heavy metal.
Spoken vocals in tracks 2 and 9 by Fagerström
Dual guitar solo in track 5 by Veijalainen and Fagerström
Keyboards in tracks 6 and 9 by Palttala, in track 5 by Palttala and Fagerström

Produced by Viktor Fagerström
Co-produced by Jere Veijalainen and Thomas Mattsson
All arrangements by Venia

Drums recorded at Studio Bändipaja in January 2007 by Bobby Nieminen
Guitars and bass recorded at Studio Kissankarva in May - July 2007 by Viktor Fagerström
Violins and vocals recorded at Studio Bändipaja in September 2007 by Tuukka Kivinen and Bobby Nieminen
Keyboards and backing vocals recorded at Studio Mattsson in October - November 2007 by Thomas Mattsson
Editing by Thomas Mattsson and Viktor Fagerström
Mixed at Studio Mattsson during 2008 by Thomas Mattsson and Viktor Fagerström
Mastered at Studio Bändipaja in January 2009 by Thomas Mattsson

Artwork by Riikka Palttala © 2008 (www.tulikuvio.com)
Cover concept by Viktor Fagerström
Band photography by Tiia Kokko (www.tiiart.com)
Scenery photography by Juhani & Riikka Palttala
Graphic design and layout by Riikka Palttala in cooperation with Viktor Fagerström and Juhani Palttala

Lineup

Veronica Solje - Vocals/Violin
Viktor Fagerström - Guitars/Keyboards/Backing Vocals
Jere Veijalainen - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Juhani Palttala - Bass/Backing Vocals

Guest Artists

Dani Puolimatka - Drums
Janne Heikinheimo - Backing Vocals