156/Silence
156/Silence | |
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| Origin | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1] |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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156/Silence is an American metalcore band from Pittsburgh founded in 2015.[2][6]
History
[edit]Founded in 2015, they released their debut EP Unrequited, Unrefuted, and Undeniably - I'm Alone[7] before releasing their debut album And Everything Was Beautiful in 2016.[8] Undercover Scumbag was released in 2018 with an entirely different lineup that would later go on to release Irrational Pull in 2020 and Narrative in 2022.[9] In 2024, they released their fourth album, People Watching, which was noted for moving more towards metalcore and away from their previous hardcore style.[4]
In March 2025, the band announced that bassist Lukas Booker had died unexpectedly.[10] However, they stated that they would still continue with their plans to tour alongside Silent Planet and Invent Animate.[11]
Band members
[edit]Current lineup
[edit]- Jimmy Howell – guitar, backing vocals (2015–present), analog synth (2020-present)
- Mike Ernst – vocals (2015–2017), bass, backing vocals (2025–present)
- Jack Murray – vocals (2018–present)
- Ryan Wilkinson – guitar, backing vocals (2018–present)
- Kyle O'Connell – bass (2019–2020), drums (2020–present)
Former members
[edit]Timeline
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Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| AUS [13] | ||
| And Everything Was Beautiful |
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| Undercover Scumbag |
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| Irrational Pull |
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| Narrative |
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| People Watching |
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| From a Distance |
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Extended plays
[edit]| Title | EP details |
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| Unrequited, Unrefuted, and Undeniably – I'm Alone |
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| Karma |
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| Spicy Boys Split (with Hot Gospel) |
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| Don't Hold Your Breath |
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Singles
[edit]| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Turmoil" | 2017 | Karma |
| "Irrational Pull" | 2020 | Irrational Pull |
| "Conflict of Interest" | ||
| "Upset / Unfed" | ||
| "High Dive in a Low Well" | ||
| "Vexation" | Irrational Pull (Deluxe) | |
| "No Angel" | ||
| "The Wrong Sense" | 2021 | Don't Hold Your Breath |
| "Coup de Grâce" | ||
| "A Past Embrace" | 2022 | Narrative |
| "For All to Blame" | ||
| "To Take Your Place" | ||
| "Say The Phrase" | ||
| "If Pleasure's Gone" | ||
| "Unreasonable Doubt" | 2024 | People Watching |
| "Better Written Villain" | ||
| "Product Placement" | ||
| "Character Development" | ||
| "Wants I Need" (featuring Craig Owens) | ||
| "Our Parting Ways" | 2025 | Non-album single |
| "No Arms" | 2026 | From a Distance |
| "Proxy Idols" | ||
| "Swept From Under (Call of the Void)" | ||
| "From a Distance" (featuring Alex Reade) | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "156/Silence". SharpTone Records. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- 1 2 "156/Silence Shift Course On Their Most Audacious Album Yet, 'People Watching'". Knotfest. September 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ↑ "Riff Relevant Interviews: 156/Silence". riffrelevant.com. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- 1 2 "Album Review: People Watching – 156/Silence". Distorted Sound. September 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ↑ Gonzales, Ramon (October 15, 2025). "156/Silence Signs to Pure Noise Records; Debuts New Music "Our Parting Ways"". Knotfest. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ↑ "156/Silence Reveal New Album "People Watching", Premiere Video For "Better Written Villain"". ThePRP.com. July 11, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ↑ "156/Silence - Unrequited, Unrefuted, And Undeniably - I'm Alone". MetalMusicArchives.com. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ↑ "156/Silence - And Everything Was Beautiful". MetalMusicArchives.com. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ↑ Enis, Eli (March 11, 2025). "156/Silence's atmospheric metalcore is reverberating far beyond Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- 1 2 "News: 156/Silence Make Statement on Bassist, Lukas Booker's Passing". New Noise Magazine. April 2, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ↑ "156/Silence release statement on the passing of Lukas Booker, will go on upcoming tour". lambgoat.com. March 19, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ↑ Alexander, Kaleb (November 16, 2018). "Riff Relevant Interviews: 156/Silence ⋆ Riff Relevant". Riff Relevant. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. September 14, 2026. Retrieved September 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Album Review: 156/Silence - Karma EP". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2025.