THE V · VERONICA FREEMAN
Meet the Voice Behind the V
Veronica Freeman — born December 17, 1977 — is the powerhouse vocalist behind Benedictum and the unstoppable solo force known as The V. She didn’t just find heavy metal. Heavy metal found her.
“This isn’t about age. This is about evolution. Confidence refined. Power revealed.”
01 · The Beginning
A Calling, Not a Choice
When Veronica was introduced to metal, she fell in love with the power and energy of it immediately. Longtime friend and guitarist Craig Goldy was the one who encouraged her to try singing — and nothing was ever the same.
02 · The Partnership
Freeman & Pete Wells
Veronica and guitarist Pete Wells became close friends and creative partners, writing and performing together in bands including Medusa and the Malady before deciding it was time to move to a new level.
03 · The Band
Benedictum Is Born
With help from Craig Goldy, they were introduced to musician Jeff Pilson, who helped promote the group. What started as local San Diego shows became an international heavy metal force. Benedictum was unstoppable.
04 · The Evolution
The V Rises Solo
In 2015, Veronica stepped fully into her own spotlight as The V, releasing her debut solo album Now or Never — a record that drew on her full range and featured legends of the genre as collaborators.
1977
Born December 17th
Est.
Benedictum Founded · San Diego CA
2013
Obey Released · Frontiers Records
2015
Now or Never · Solo Debut
Discography
THE SOUND OF POWER
Albums that defined a legacy
NOW OR NEVER
Solo Debut · 2015 · As The V
◆ Michael Sweet (Stryper) — writer and producer on “Again” ◆ Tony Martin — vocalist on “King For a Day” ◆ Leather Leone — vocalist on “Kiss My Lips” ◆ “Love Should Be to Blame” — co-written by Michael Sweet
OBEY
Benedictum · 2013 · Frontiers Records
◆ Most recent Benedictum studio album ◆ Released through Frontiers Records ◆ Produced with the full force of Veronica’s signature vocal power
From the founding of Benedictum to her breakout as The V, Veronica Freeman has spent decades proving that real power only deepens with time. Her voice carries the grit of Dio, the soul of Etta James, and the fire of Freddie Mercury — all wrapped in something completely, unmistakably her own.
Influences
THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE V
The voices that ignited the fire
Ronnie James Dio
Tina Turner
Melissa Etheridge
Etta James
Billie Holiday
Sarah Vaughan
Freddie Mercury
The V