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Phil Demmel Leaves Vio-Lence Amid Band Shelving Dispute

1/6/2026

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Phil Demmel, former guitarist of Vio-Lence, left the band in February 2024.
Sean Killian, Vio-Lence's vocalist, says Demmel wanted to shelve the band.
Demmel denies the shelving claim and says he only suggested ending the band to perform solo.
Vio-Lence continues to tour with Sean Killian leading the group and expressing satisfaction with the current lineup.

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Story summary

Phil Demmel, former guitarist of Vio-Lence, left the band in February 2024.
Sean Killian, Vio-Lence's vocalist, says Demmel wanted to shelve the band.
Demmel denies the shelving claim and says he only suggested ending the band to perform solo.
Vio-Lence continues to tour with Sean Killian leading the group and expressing satisfaction with the current lineup.