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
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
Current lineup
- Jimmy Howell – guitar, backing vocals (2015–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
- Evan Wall – guitar, backing vocals (2015–2016)
- Zac Dranko – drums (2015–2017), backing vocals (2015–2016)
- Aleks Pihl – bass, backing vocals (2015–2018)
- Maxwell Bradshaw – drums (2017–2020)
- Christian Snow – bass[12] (2018–2020)
- Lukas Booker – bass, backing vocals (2020–2025) (died 2025[10])
Timeline
Discography
Albums
- And Everything Was Beautiful (2016)
- Undercover Scumbag (2018)
- Irrational Pull (2020)
- Narrative (2022)
- People Watching (2024)
EPs
- Unrequited, Unrefuted, and Undeniably - I'm Alone (2015)
- Karma (2017)[13]
- The Spicy Boys Split (w/Hot Gospel) (2017)
- Don't Hold Your Breath (2021)
References
- ^ "156/Silence". SharpTone Records. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Album Review: 156/Silence - Karma EP". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2025.