Veronica Freeman aka The V (born December 17, 1977 in San Diego, California) is the lead vocalist of the American heavy metal band Benedictum. Her most recent album with Benedictum is Obey, released through Frontiers Records in 2013. On July 10, 2015 (July 3, in Europe), Frontiers Records will release Freeman's debut solo album, Now or Never, which includes two songs written and produced by Stryper frontman, Michael Sweet.