As previously reported, Vio-lence frontman Sean Killian recently made headlines after claiming that ex-guitarist Phil Demmel tried to get him to shelve the band. Now, Demmel has issued a statement to clarify those comments. Demmel said the following: “I asked Sean to end the band with me, then perform the material as solo act as…
During a recent interview with Robbs MetalWorks, Vio-lence singer Sean Killian opened up about parting ways with Phil Demmel in 2024. He also claimed the guitarist tried to get him to shelve the band a year prior. Killian said the following: “[Phil] wanted me to shelve the band. And then we sold out the Whisky…
Toxic Holocaust were forced to pull out of their fall tour with Death Angel (performing “Act III”), Lions At The Gate, and Misfire after vocalist/guitarist Joel Grind broke his hand. Vio-lence will now be taking their place. Tour Dates: 11/26 Denver, CO – Oriental Theater 11/28 Joliet, IL – The Forge 11/29 Davenport, IA –…
The current Vio-lence lineup has been confirmed for the band’s spring tour. Vocalist Sean Killian will be joined by guitarist Ira Black, guitarist Max Georgiev (ex-Falling In Reverse), bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), and drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot). Killian commented: “I‘m very excited to have been able to play with great musicians since the return of…
Christian Olde Wolbers has announced his departure from Vio-lence. The bassist will now be focusing on his “new solo band and producing career.” Wolbers said the following: “I wanna thank these 3 dudes right here for 6 years of @vio_lence_band. All bad ass dudes right here who created some real Thrash metal magic in the…
During their December 14 show at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, CA, Vio-lence were joined onstage by their former guitarist Robb Flynn (Machine Head) for performances of “Kill On Command” and “World In A World.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
During their June 5 set at the Mystic Festival in Gdansk, Poland, Vio-lence were joined onstage by their ex-guitarist Robb Flynn (Machine Head) for a performance of “World In A World.” You can see fan-filmed footage of that below:
Vio-lence bassist Christian Olde Wolbers has launched a GoFundMe campaign in an effort to raise money for an emergency surgery. You can donate to that HERE. Wolbers commented: “Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a difficult situation here and I need some help to get surgery scheduled before I leave in two weeks on…
Phil Demmel is planning to exit Vio-lence following their February 11 show in São Paulo, Brazil. This news comes shortly after it was revealed that the guitarist had joined Slayer guitarist Kerry King’s new solo band. However, he says the two announcements are unrelated. Demmel commented: “I am announcing that this Sunday will be my…
Vio-lence have announced that they will be performing “Eternal Nightmare” in full on a U.S. tour with Exhorder, Deceased, and Mortal Wound. Here’s the dates: 04/05 Cambridge, MA – Middle East 04/06 Brooklyn, NY – Monarch 04/07 Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts 04/08 Baltimore, MD – The Ottobar 04/10 Cleveland, OH – The Winchester 04/11…
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