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Originating from Newcastle in 2008 Violence has been working hard to make a name for themselves in the Newcastle hardcore scene and has just recently been featured in Reverb Street Press. They deliver a full and heavy traditional style of hardcore while maintaining a distinct originality particularly through front man Glen Mountford’s vocal style. As well as an incredible talent this band offers a passion and conviction to their music that has secured them an ever increasing local fan base. The band have shared the stage with bands such as Dropsaw , Shinto Katana, Confession, Mary Jane Kelly , The Hollow , Mark My Words , The Red Shore , The War, For Today (US), Shadows Chasing Ghosts (UK) and The Storm Picturesque. Violence has also played two fundraising gigs for local roller girls Newcastle Roller Derby League and will continue their support to the league. Violence have also gained national recognition with a recent article in 2020 BMX Magazine.