Venturia are a new classic prog metal sensation hailing from France with their music being a mix of metal, clean pop-melodies, technical progressive rock and high virtuosity. The band has already gained a reputation in France as being "the future of metal". The music on The New Kingdom is a filtered blend of the bands influences with the final product unique to Venturia. This sound offers something for everyone from the heavy, to the pop influences. The progressive side and high-virtuosity will please all the musicians, and both male and female fans will be able to relate to Venturia's very talented and beautiful female singer. Venturia was formed in 2000 by French guitarist Charly Sahona and drummer Diego Rapacchietti. Sahona had previously worked with various French artists and participated on the Shawn Lane tribute record "Shawn Lane Remembered", released on Lion Music. Kevin Codfert was invited as a guest to share the guitar/keyboards parts with Sahona on the record. Heavy Metal/Progressive, total running time, 44:45 - Venturia @ iTunes!