By Christopher Crone Here’s my review of the massive metal maelstrom that was the evening of October 15, 2025, at the UC Theatre Taube Family Music Hall in Berkeley—six bands deep, blistering from front to back, a tour-de-force of thrash fire. If you dug the… Read More ›
Legendary New Jersey thrashers OVERKILL are proud to announce their return to Jersey on November 13th at The Wellmont Theater. The night will feature special guest and long-time friend of the band Phil Demmel who will be filling in for Dave… Read More ›
Last year, Vio-Lence released a digital single – “California Uber Alles” (a cover version of the Dead Kennedys classic!) – via Metal Blade Records.
Vio-Lence has released a new digital single: “California Uber Alles” – a cover version of the Dead Kennedys classic! The band also recently filmed a video (directed by Scott Kirkeeng) for the track, which can be viewed below.
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The time has come! Shortly following the recent announcement of their signing with Napalm Records, BPMD – the new juggernaut featuring heavy metal icons Bobby Blitz (Overkill) on vocals, drummer Mike Portnoy (The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo), bassist Mark Menghi… Read More ›
Vio-Lence was born in 1985 in the womb of thrash metal’s inception: San Francisco’s East Bay Area. With a ferocious blend of blazing guitar riffs, relentless rhythm, and an ultra-aggressive vocal style, they have an intensity unmatched in metal. After disbanding… Read More ›