THE VIOLENT HOUR Featuring Carla Harvey as They Ignite Bogarts in Cincinnati in Just Their Third Ever Live Show

By: Evan J. Thomas

Bogarts became ground zero for one of the most intense nights Cincinnati’s metal scene has experienced this winter. The Violent Hour, playing in just their third ever show and displayed some ferocious stage presence, delivered a performance that felt less like a concert and more like a seismic event.
From the moment the house lights dropped, the band launched headfirst into a set that blended tight musicianship with unfiltered aggression. With Carla Harvey (Butcher Babies, Lords Of Acid) being the face of the band and having four incredibly talented female musicians filling out the bands lineup.  Their sound—equal parts modern metal bite and atmospheric darkness—filled every corner of the venue, pulling fans straight into their storm.
Carla's command of the crowd was undeniable, pacing the stage with an electric urgency that ignited the crowd as she thrashed about whipping her hair around. Guitars sliced through the air with sharp melodic leads and punishing riffs, while the rhythm section hammered away with industrial-strength force. The energy never dipped; if anything, it intensified as the set went on.
Between songs, the band connected with the audience in raw, genuine moments, reinforcing why their fanbase continues to grow at such a rapid pace.
By the final song, Bogarts was drenched in sweat, adrenaline, and the shared exhilaration of a crowd that had willingly surrendered to the chaos. The Violent Hour didn’t just put on a show—they stamped their name deeper into Cincinnati’s heavy-music landscape.
Another unforgettable night for a band proving they’re one of the most dangerous rising acts in the scene.