American thrash metal band from the San Francisco Bay Area formed in 1985. They disbanded in 1994 after Sean Killian retired from the band. Remaining members went on as Torque from 1994-1997 with Phil Demmel taking over the vocals. Vio-Lence reunited for a small series of shows from 2001 to 2003, and reunited again in 2019. Released new material for the first time in 25+ years in 2020.
Members
Sean Killian – vocals (1986-present)
Christian Olde Wolbers – bass (2020-present)
Ira Black - guitars (2022-present)
Former members:
Perry Strickland – drums (1985-2022)
Deen Dell – bass (1985–2020)
Mark Hernandez – drums (1993–1994)
Eddie Billy – bass (1985)
Jerry Birr – vocals (1985–1986)
Troy Fua – rhythm guitar (1985–1987, 2001–2003)
Robert Flynn – rhythm guitar (1987–1992)
Ray Vegas – rhythm guitar (1992-2020)
Steve Schmidt – rhythm guitar (2001)
Bobby Gustafson – rhythm guitar (2020-2022)
Phil Demmel – lead guitar (1985-2024)
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February 8, 2026
Burning House
São Paulo, São Paulo, BrazilFebruary 6, 2026
Sala Metrónomo
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. I Profit
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. Calling in the Coroner
8. Bodies on Bodies
9. Upon Their Cross
10. World in a World
February 4, 2026
Centro de Convenciones Teatro Leguia
Lima, Lima, Peru1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. I Profit
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. Calling in the Coroner
8. Bodies on Bodies
9. Upon Their Cross
10. World in a World
Sean Killian, the frontman, crowd surfed halfway through the songFebruary 1, 2026
Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas
Miami, Florida, United StatesJanuary 29, 2026
Royal Caribbean - Freedom of the Seas
Miami, Florida, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Calling in the Coroner
4. Phobophobia
5. Kill on Command
6. Bodies on Bodies
7. California Über Alles(Dead Kennedys cover)
8. World in a World
January 27, 2026
Conduit
Winter Park, Florida, United States1. Liquid Courage
2. Calling in the Coroner
3. I Profit
4. Phobophobia
5. Upon Their Cross
6. Kill on Command
7. Subterfuge
8. Bodies on Bodies
9. Officer Nice
10. Eternal Nightmare
11. World in a World
12. Serial Killer
January 26, 2026
The Albatross
Jacksonville, Florida, United StatesJanuary 24, 2026
The Earl
Atlanta, Georgia, United States1. Liquid Courage
2. Calling in the Coroner
3. I Profit
4. Phobophobia
5. Upon Their Cross
6. Kill on Command
7. Subterfuge
8. Bodies on Bodies
9. Officer Nice
10. Eternal Nightmare
11. World in a World
1. Serial Killer
December 17, 2025
The Belasco
Los Angeles, California, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. World in a World
December 16, 2025
191 Toole
Tucson, Arizona, United StatesDecember 15, 2025
Sunshine Theater
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United StatesDecember 13, 2025
Vibes Event Center
San Antonio, Texas, United StatesDecember 12, 2025
House of Rock
Corpus Christi, Texas, United StatesDecember 11, 2025
Warehouse Live Midtown
Houston, Texas, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. World in a World
December 10, 2025
Trees
Dallas, Texas, United StatesDecember 7, 2025
Reverb
Reading, Pennsylvania, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. World in a World
December 6, 2025
Empire Live
Albany, New York, United StatesNear end of set, someone tried to climb onstage for a hug and a selfie with Sean and was promptly removed/ejected by security.
1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Bodies on Bodies
7. World in a World
December 5, 2025
Upstairs
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. World in a World
December 4, 2025
The Brooklyn Monarch
Brooklyn, New York, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. World in a World
December 3, 2025
Mr. Smalls Theatre
Millvale, Pennsylvania, United States1. Eternal Nightmare
2. Serial Killer
3. Upon Their Cross
4. Officer Nice
5. Phobophobia
6. Kill on Command
7. World in a World
DEATH ANGEL - "ACT III" Tour
MAY 2 - Tempe, Arizona
DEATH ANGEL - "ACT III" Tour
MAY 6 - New Orleans, Louisiana
DEATH ANGEL - "ACT III" Tour
MAY 10 - Charlotte, North Carolina
DEATH ANGEL - "ACT III" Tour
MAY 14 - Detroit, Michigan
DEATH ANGEL - ''ACT III'' Tour with VIO-Lence & Incite
MAY 19 - Wilmington, Delaware
Vio-Lence has 13 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Tempe, New Orleans, Charlotte, Detroit, Wilmington. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.
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Vio-Lence has released 14+ albums. Some of their notable releases include Let The World Burn, Kill On Command (The Vio-Lence Demos), Live At Blondies. Explore their complete discography on this page.
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