Violent Society

Violent Society is a punk rock band that formed in 1990. The band was based out of Philadelphia, PA. Known for playing a style of punk that appealed to a variety of audiences, including fans of pop punk, hardcore punk, and late-70s style U.K. punk. The band was formed in high school by two friends, Mike (Mick) and Pat (Pat Society). Bill (Dirty Rotten Bill) and Pat Kelly filled out the lineup in 1990/91. The band's original sound was a hybrid of '80s metal and '70s punk rock. As the '90s progressed, so did the band's style. The original metal influence was all but gone by late 1992. The band became known for its fast hardcore/punk songs and catchy choruses, which culminated in the seminal "Not Enjoyin' It" album, released in 1995. Dave (Huevos) replaced Bill shortly before recording the album. "Not Enjoyin' It" In 1996 "The Rise of Punk" album was released. The album was angry and dark, and the band seemed to have lost some of the catchy hooks for which it had become known. Years later the album gained more respect and remains a favorite of many VS fans. The year 1997 saw the release of "Times of Distraught" and in 1999, "Separation is Killing Us," the final album before breaking up. Violent Society has toured the United States and Europe numerous times and has a fanbase spread around the globe. The band stopped playing together in 2003 but has since regrouped.

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