Chaoszine

Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock

News

Christian Olde Wolbers part ways with Vio-lence

Author Benedetta Baldin - 25.2.2025

Vio-lence and Christian Olde Wolbers have formally split up. Earlier, on February 24, the bassist announced his departure on social media. In 2020, Wolbers replaced Deen Dell as a member of Vio-lence, and he also contributed to the album “Let The World Burn” in 2022. Wolbers has most recently been performing live for Cypress Hill as a stand-up bassist.

Vio-Lence
News

Vio-lence guitarist Phil Demmel’s temporary fill-in role with Lamb Of God came about as “a couple guys in the band were not down with doing the vaxx”

Vio-lence guitarist Phil Demmel has earned himself a reputation as a go-to fill-in performer over the years, having been recruited to perform live for Slayer, Overkill and Lamb Of God. For the latter, Demmel took the place of guitarist Willie Adler in the band this past January as part of the annual ShipRocked cruise. As it turns out, Demmel will remain onboard as an emergency replacement for Lamb Of God going...

Read more
News

Vio-lence released a new music video for their track “Let The World Burn”

Founded in 1985 in San Francisco’s Bay Area, thrash metal veterans Vio-lence have been active for some time now, working on much anticipated new music. The band just released a new music video for their recent single “Let The World Burn”. You can watch the video below. The band’s new EP “Let The World Burn”...

Read more
News

Vio-Lence releases first original song in 29 years, “Flesh From Bone”

San Francisco Bay Area thrashers Vio-Lence have returned with “Flesh From Bone“, their first song in 29 years. The track comes from their upcoming EP, “Let The World Burn”, their first original release since 1993’s “Nothing To Gain”. The five-song collection will be available worldwide on March 4 via Metal Blade Records. Watch it below: This is the first Vio-Lence song I had...

Read more
News

Vio-lence captured on fan cam during Mass Destruction IV Festival

Vio-lence‘s August 6 appearance at Strummer’s in Fresno marked the first performance by the band’s current lineup, consisting of guitarist Phil Demmel, singer Sean Killian and drummer Perry Strickland, along with the band’s latest additions, guitarist Bobby Gustafson (ex-Overkill) and bassist Christian Olde Wolbers (ex-Fear Factory). During the Fresno concert, Vio-lence debuted a new song, apparently titled “Upon Their Cross“. The track will appear...

Read more
News

Vio-Lence vocalist Sean Killian tells why he refuses to take the vaccine: “Don’t Step on My Freedom”

Thrash metal band Vio-Lence‘s vocalist Sean Killian was hospitalised with a corona infection in August. Vio-lence had to cancel their tour because of this. Killian seems to have recovered from the disease. In a recent video, Killian publicly justifies his decision not to take the vaccine. “I have been vaccinated more than anyone you probably...

Read more
News

Vio-Lence frontman Sean Killian reveals he is recovering from COVID-19

Sean Killian, the frontman of US thrash metal veterans Vio-lence has revealed that he is currently recovering from COVID-19. He has released an official statement about the matter and you can read it below: “I entered the hospital Thursday to be treated for Covid. I contracted the virus from a friend who was unaware he...

Read more
News

Epic Fest reveal the running order for the 2025 edition

Epic Fest is fast approaching. The running order for the festival is now online and you can take a look at it right here. You can get some last minute tickets by clicking here!

Read more
News

“Mellon Collie” gets an opera makeover by Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins

As the creator, frontman, and driving force behind the iconic The Smashing Pumpkins, Billy Corgan rose to stardom. Grammy winner Corgan’s massive, decade-defining double album “Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness” was built on his strong songwriting, commanding vocals, and inventive melodies. Now, he’s joined forces with his hometown company, Lyric Opera of Chicago, to...

Read more