The Violent is a rock trio made up of Mike Protich, Dave McGarry and Pat Gerasia. As 2019 came to a close, rock band Red Sun Rising announced an indefinite hiatus as it's members began to pursue other opportunities. Soon after, the world as we knew it sunk into the deep hole of the pandemic. The time in lockdown helped to fuel to the creative process for singer and songwriter Mike Protich, who was in search of a new music release and to stretch his creative muscles. Read more on