Vio-lence — artist
Vio-lence is a thrash metal band hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, a region known for its influential metal scene. Formed in 1985, their sound is characterized by aggressive guitar riffs, rapid tempos, and socially conscious lyrics. Influenced by bands like Metallica and Exodus, Vio-lence contributed to the thrash metal movement with their energetic performances and technical musicianship. Their debut album, "Eternal Nightmare," remains a quintessential example of the genre's intensity and complexity.