Venturous on Pipe Bomb Radio NYCBen from Venturous joins Ricky and Lars for a long overdue interview about the band’s history, songwriting process, touring goals, and the sound that shaped their latest material. The conversation also goes beyond the music, touching on Ben’s influences, vocal technique, favorite venues, hobbies, and the story behind his guitars.In this episode, Ben shares how Venturous started in 2012, how the lineup evolved, and why Louisiana’s local scenes helped shape the band’s identity. They also dig into the creative process behind songs like “Talladega,” “Serpent,” and “Relinquished,” plus what it takes to move between harsh vocals and clean singing without wrecking your voice.Key topics Ben’s backstory and the formation of VenturousStarted in 2012 while Ben was still in high schoolFirst show was at Frankie’s Burgers in Lafayette, LouisianaBand began building momentum around 2014 with shows at House of Blues New Orleans and other regional venuesHow the Venturous name came togetherOriginally called Embrace GoodbyeLater shortened and reshaped from the name Venturous, inspired by Ventress, LouisianaBen explains the local significance and why the spelling changedLineup changes over the yearsBen has been the only constant memberJake is the other original member, though he took time away and later returnedSean, BG, and Jesse each joined in different eras as the band grewMajor releases and milestonesFirst EP Come Alive came out in 2014Self-titled EP followed in 2019Current EP The Serpent was written during the pandemic and released the year before the interviewThe band’s regional rise and touring historyOpened for acts like Hell Yeah, Gemini Syndrome, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Twelve StonesPlayed notable venues across Louisiana and MississippiBen says a European tour remains a bucket-list goalWhat shaped Venturous’ soundThe band members grew up in different towns and came from different musical lanesInfluences range from hard rock and radio rock to hardcore, grindcore, and shred-heavy musicThat mix helps explain the band’s variety and rangeBen’s earliest vocal and musical influencesA Christian boy band called Plus One was the first thing that made him want to singPuddle of Mudd’s Come Clean and “Blurry” were major early turning pointsLinkin Park, especially Hybrid Theory and Meteora, was the biggest catalyst for pushing him into rock and metalHow Ben writes lyricsBen writes all the lyricsMost songs begin instrumentally with Jesse and SeanHe records ideas on his phone, lets the music marinate, then writes when inspiration hitsSome songs, like “Talladega,” came together fast, while others took yearsSongs that connect most with fans“Talladega” and “Alone in the Dark” are fan favorites“Come Alive” still gets played because it remains a strong live track“Relinquished” stands out as one of the more complex and creatively different songsVocal technique and stage performanceBen explains the difficulty of switching from clean vocals to screams and backHe stresses posture, diaphragm control, and body positioningHe also notes that vocal performance is physical, not just vocalThe band’s current and future plansUpcoming tour includes dates in Austin, Tucson, Scottsdale, Albuquerque, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston or Spring, and a stop in Vegas for Apocalypse in the DesertAfter the tour, the band plans to start writing the next recordSweden remains a dream destination, with Ben promising the band will get there somedayBen’s personal hobbiesBaseball, especially MLB The ShowGeography, travel, maps, and studying different culturesMaking reaction videos, video editing, vlog footage, and comedy writingHe also wants to expand into more vocal covers and content creationThe instrument cornerBen talks through several guitars and basses, including a 1992 Fender Jazz Bass, an old Ibanez Soundgear, a Schecter Damien Riot, and two refurbished acousticsOne guitar is especially meaningful because it was a Christmas gift from his father and has deep sentimental valueShoutouts and supportBen thanks MVK Music Group, the road crew, audio engineer Eric Woolard, and fans who promote the bandHe also gives love to supporters like Boss Jan and Shiprocked friendsThe episode closes with appreciation for everyone who helps spread Venturous’ musicTimestamps00:00 - Pipe Bomb Radio NYC intro and guest welcome 02:05 - Ben gives the origin story of Venturous 03:27 - Early shows, venues, and first releases 04:54 - Why the band is called Venturous 06:14 - Lineup changes and current members 08:07 - Touring dreams and plans for Europe 09:47 - How Louisiana shaped the band’s sound 12:47 - First sparks of becoming a singer 14:53 - Linkin Park, Nu Metal, and bigger influences 15:48 - Who writes the lyrics and how songs come together 18:08 - Writing lyrics on the job and in unexpected places 19:33 - Fan favorites and live song choices 20:57 - How the instrumentals are built 23:48 - Switching between clean vocals and screams 26:10 - Vocal posture and full-body technique 31:41 - Reaction to Serpent after the first playback 35:38 - Fan support and shoutouts 38:01 - The five questions of death begins 38:30 - Late-night snack of white bread and barbecue sauce 40:19 - Favorite fry side with a burger 40:48 - Pre-show routine and vocal care 42:20 - Favorite venue picks in New Orleans and Baton Rouge 42:54 - Dream act and venue combination: original Pantera at Red Rocks 43:53 - Ben’s hobbies beyond music 46:43 - Reaction videos, travel obsession, and new content ideas 49:26 - Relinquished plays and the band reacts 58:30 - Gear talk: basses, guitars, and instrument stories 62:28 - Sentimental first guitar from Ben’s father 69:35 - Upcoming tour and next record plans 72:51 - Social media, merch, and streaming availability 75:13 - Closing thanks and wrap-upNotable quotes “It’s not just a name, it’s an attitude.”“I write every lyric.”“I can’t do it now. But that doesn’t mean I can’t do it four or five months from now.” Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/pipebomb-radio-nyc/exclusive-content
