Interview: Sean Killian (Vocals) of Vio-Lence (Video/Audio)
Kicking off in Las Vegas in April 10th, before heading over to the UK and EU, ‘Oppressing the Masses for 35 Years’ will see Bay Area thrashers Vio-Lence playing their iconic album in full, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this summer. The set will also include songs from the band’s back catalogue.
The line-up for the shows are now complete, with the recent additions of former Falling in Reverse guitarist Max Georgiev, bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot) and returning to Vio-Lence, guitarist, Ira Black. Alongside original vocalist Sean Killian.
April 2025
10th Backstage Bar & Billiards – LAS VEGAS, N
11th The Teragram Ballroom – LOS ANGELES, CA
17th Underworld – LONDON, ENGLAND
18th Castle and Falcon – BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND
19th Blitz – PRESTON, ENGLAND
20th Slay – GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
21st Opium – DUBLIN, IRELAND
22nd The Live Rooms – CHESTER, ENGLAND
23rd Corporation – SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND
24th The Patriot – CRUMLIN, WALES
25th KEEP IT TRUE FEST, KÖNIGSHOFEN GERMANY
26th Sala X – SEVILLA, SPAIN
27th Porta Caeli – VALLADOLID, SPAIN
29th Sala Boveda – BARCELONA, SPAIN
30th Urban Rock Concept – VITORIA, SPAIN
May 2025
1st Revi Live – MADRID, SPAIN
2nd Sala Rebullon – MOS, SPAIN
3rd RCA Club – LISBON, PORTUGAL
9th Diggers – BAHRAIN
We chatted to vocalist Sean Killian about the tour, going in the details about touring, in particular overseas. We also talk about what’s driving him, both on and off the road, the performer inside, getting a band together for this tour, the impact of ‘Oppressing the Masses’ within Europe, what the future might look like, and so much more.
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