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Vio-Lence

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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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Vio-Lence is on Tour!

13 shows scheduled

Next Show:

May 1, 2026

Marquee Theatre

Tempe, AZ

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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.

Some of Vio-Lence's most popular tracks include Eternal Nightmare, Phobophobia, Serial Killer, Calling in the Coroner, Kill on Command. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

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... Read the full biography on this page.

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