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)