Christian Olde Wolbers Quits Vio-lence to Focus on His Career as a Solo Artist and Producer

After five years as Vio-lence‘s bassist, Christian Old Wolbers announced via social media that he’s decided to leave the band. In his statement, he said he’s opting to focus more on his solo band while also looking to advance as a producer. He’s already producing Cypress Hill’s forthcoming live album based on the band’s 2024 performance with the London Symphony Orchestra.

“I wanna thank these 3 dudes right here for 6 years of @vio_lence_band. All bad ass dudes right here who created some real Thrash metal magic in the Bay Area in the 80’s/90’s.

“I wasn’t going to post anything or make a big stink announcement but when i saw this picture today i felt i had too. This pic just sums it all up. i love these dudes!

“Vio-lence was my favorite thrash metal band when i was 17-18 years old and obviously there was a higher spirit already knowing i would end up making a journey in this band a few decades later. Crazy how that all that works out. Completely mind blowing to be honest. Be careful what you wish for

“But unfortunatly my journey with the band has to come to an end as i am going to pursue my own new solo band and producing career.

“It not easy throwing in the towel, im not a quitter, the last time i quit a band was in 92 when i quit Asphyxia in Belgium and moved to the USA a few months later to pursue a bigger career.

“Cypress Hill has been busy as well with the Symphony Experience and i wanna concentrate on writing albums that i have been dreaming of making for a long time.

“I have a creative space (studio) so i am already in the lab busy making new music. Get ready”

Wolbers joined Vio-lence in 2020 after Deen Dell left the band. Prior to this time in the band, he played guitar and bass with Fear Factory.

As of this posting, Vio-lence has not publicly issued a statement in response to Wolbers’ departure.