VIO-LENCE: PART WAYS WITH BOBBY GUSTAFSON

Vio-lence, the Bay area thrash metal veterans, have parted ways with guitarist Bobby Gustafson (Overkill). Gustafson had joined Vio-Lence in January 2020 as the replacement for Ray Vegas.

The band released the following statement in its social media: “VIO-LENCE and Bobby Gustafson have agreed to part ways effective immediately. The band cites ‘logistical difficulties that weigh too heavy to function in a productive manner’. Remaining members all ‘thank Bobby for his time in the band and all his VIO efforts. We wish him the very best”.

Gustafson had participated in Vio-lence’s EP “Let The World Burn”, released on March 2022, via Metal Blade.