A Breach of Silence explained

A Breach of Silence
Origin:Brisbane, Australia
Genre:Metalcore
Years Active:2010  - present
Label:Eclipse Records
Current Members:Mat Cosgrove
Blair Layt
Rhys Flannery
Kerrod Dabelstein
Daniel Trickett
Past Members:Corey Staples
Andrew Cotterell

A Breach of Silence is an Australian metalcore[1] band from Brisbane, formed in 2010.[2] They consist of Mat Cosgrove (guitar), Kerrod Dabelstein (guitar), Blair Layt (bass, vocals), Rhys Flannery (lead vocals), and Daniel Trickett (drums). Since formation they have released three albums and toured internationally.

History

2011-2013: Dead or Alive

The band's debut album Dead or Alive was released in Australia in July 2012, and was produced by Fredrik Nordström of Studio Fredman who has also produced bands such as Bring Me the Horizon, Arch Enemy, and In Flames.[3]

In 2012 the band won Best Heavy Song at Q Music Award for the song "Dawn to Rise".[4]

In mid-2013, vocalist Corey Staples was replaced by Rhys Flannery.[5]

On 9 July 2013 the band was signed to U.S.A. record label Eclipse Records,[6] who re-released Dead or Alive on 1 October 2013.[7] In the same month, the band toured Australia with Adept.

2014-2016: The Darkest Road

In December 2013, the band enlisted Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd of Studio Fredman to produce their sophomore album, The Darkest Road. It was released worldwide via Eclipse Records on 7 October 2014.[8] The album debuted at #20 on the Australian Independent Record Labels Association 100% Independent Chart.[9] On 8 August 2014 the band announced that Andrew "Stix" Cotterell would be departing the band.[10]

2017: Secrets

In February 2017, the band released their third studio album, Secrets.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Timeline

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Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Dead or Alive
  • Released: July 2012
  • Label: A Breach of Silence
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Darkest Road
Secrets
  • Released: February 2017[12]
  • Label: Eclipse Records (ECLP 9070)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[13]

(wins only)|-| 2012[14] | "Dawn to Rise"| Heavy Song of the Year| |-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A Breach of Silence. Facebook. 5 September 2014.
  2. Web site: A Breach of Silence band bio. Mannequin Republic. 5 September 2014.
  3. Web site: Clients. Studio Fredman. 5 September 2014.
  4. Web site: Q Music Awards - 2012. Q Music Awards. 5 September 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141129014823/http://www.qmusic.com.au/qldmusicawards/2012/index.cfm?contentID=704. 29 November 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  5. Web site: Lineup Change. Facebook - A Breach of Silence. 5 September 2014.
  6. Web site: A Breach of Silence signs with Eclipse Records. Blabbermouth.net. 15 July 2013. 5 September 2014.
  7. Web site: Dead or Alive. iTunes. October 2013.
  8. Web site: A Breach of Silence reveal cover art and track listing . AltSounds . 5 September 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140725124803/http://hangout.altsounds.com/news/166479-a-breach-silence-reveal-darkest-road-cover.html . 25 July 2014 .
  9. Web site: 100% Independent Albums Chart (week of Oct 13, 2014). Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. 11 December 2014.
  10. Web site: A Breach of Silence (verified page). Facebook. 11 December 2014.
  11. Web site: The Darkest Road (DD). Apple Music. October 2014. 10 April 2021.
  12. Web site: Secrets (DD). Apple Music. February 2017. 10 April 2021.
  13. Web site: About the Queensland Music Awards. Queensland Music Awards. 21 March 2021.
  14. Web site: Past Winners 2012. Queensland Music Awards. 25 March 2021.