Bay Area thrash metal pioneers Vio-Lence have announced their upcoming summer 2026 global tour, officially titled “Eruption of Screams.” The extensive run will take the band across Europe, the United Kingdom, Russia, and Asia, beginning with two dates opening for Biohazard on July 20 in Gdańsk, Poland, and July 21 in Warsaw, Poland.
The itinerary marks a significant milestone for the group, introducing their aggressive live performances to several new international markets while returning to familiar European stages, including a stop at the Brutal Assault festival where they last appeared in 2022.
Discussing the upcoming international trek, frontman Sean Killian said the following:
“We’re excited to get back to Europe and the UK, and visit Russia, China, Japan, Taipei and South Korea for the first time.”
On select dates throughout the tour, Vio-Lence will perform alongside fellow FM Music Management artists, including Armored Saint, Cutthroat, and Angelus Apatrida.
The band’s current active lineup features founding vocalist Sean Killian, guitarists Ira Black (Dio Disciples, Metal Church, Lizzy Borden) and Claudeous Creamer (Possessed), bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), and drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot). This configuration has served as the group’s touring unit across multiple recent runs.
In addition to the touring news, Vio-Lence also confirmed that they plan to release new music in 2027.
Vio-Lence 2026 “Eruption of Screams” Tour Dates:
Europe & UK:
- 20 Jul – Gdańsk, Poland – B90
- 21 Jul – Warsaw, Poland – Progresja
- 24 Jul – Porto, Portugal – Hard Club
- 25 Jul – Lisbon, Portugal – República de Música
- 28 Jul – Antwerp, Belgium – Kid’s
- 29 Jul – Plymouth, United Kingdom – The Depo
- 30 Jul – London, United Kingdom – The Underworld
- 31 Jul – Bridgwater, United Kingdom – The Cobblestones
- 01 Aug – Preston, United Kingdom – Blitz
- 02 Aug – Dublin, Ireland – Grand Social
- 03 Aug – Belfast, United Kingdom – The Limelight
- 04 Aug – Glasgow, United Kingdom – Audio
- 05 Aug – Cardiff, United Kingdom – The Globe
- 07 Aug – Jaroměř, Czech Republic – Brutal Assault (Festival)
- 08 Aug – Vienna, Austria – Viper Room
- 09 Aug – Munich, Germany – Backstage
- 12 Aug – Košice, Slovakia – Colosseum
- 13 Aug – Salzburg, Austria – Rockhouse
- 14 Aug – Zabok, Croatia – Cuk Regenerator
Russia & Asia:
- 16 Aug – Moscow, Russia – Pravda Club
- 17 Aug – Saint Petersburg, Russia – Kosmonavt
- 20 Aug – Shanghai, China – Cave Art Venue
- 21 Aug – Wuhan, China – Three Live
- 22 Aug – Tianjin, China – Liu Li Space
- 23 Aug – Taipei, Taiwan – Pipe Live House
- 24 Aug – Tokyo, Japan – Koenji High
- 25 Aug – Tokyo, Japan – Koenji High
- 28 Aug – Seoul, South Korea – JS Art Hall
