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The Violent Hour release an update about the status of their debut album

Author Benedetta Baldin - 18.3.2026

The Violent Hour‘s debut album is halfway finished, as per theprp. Charlie Benante, a drummer for Anthrax and Pantera, and Carla Harvey, a former member of Butcher Babies, are the creative leaders of that group. The band has been collaborating with producer Johnny K (Disturbed, Megadeth), according to a recent update released by Harvey on March 17.

Half an album in the can ❤️Ahhhh!!! Can’t wait for you to hear new The Violent Hour!! i’m so proud of this next batch of songs that i wrote with @charbenante and @skulltownsounds! LOVED working with @johnnykarkazis (he’s made some of your favorite albums). I can’t wait to play these songs live for you at @rocklahoma@louderthanlifefest and @aftershockfestival

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When talent finds the right way – review of The Violent Hour’s self-titled EP

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The Violent Hour will release self-titled EP on July 25th

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The Violent Hour release new single “Hell Or Hollywood”

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The Violent Hour releases official video for the single “Sick Ones”

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