Silent Images Explained

Silent Images
Origin:Sweden, Argentina, Bolivia, Singapore
Genre:Death metal, thrash metal, progressive metal
Years Active:2011–present
Label:Art Gates Records
Associated Acts:Deus Ex Machina, Desoluna, Krieg Korps
Website:Silent Images Official
Current Members:David Sosa Larzabal
Manolo Beltran
Renzo Jaldin
Mithun MK

Silent Images is a Malmö-based, Swedish progressive death metal/thrash metal band, and is notable for being the sole extreme metal act from Sweden that solely encompasses musicians of foreign backgrounds, namely Argentina, Bolivia and Singapore.[1] The members’ distinctively broad experiences in Rock, Metal, Jazz and Latin have proved invaluable in adding a unique taste to the band’s sound.[2] [3]

History

The band was founded in 2011 by Argentinean-born David Sosa on guitars and Bolivian-born Manolo Beltran on drums. In 2012, Bolivian Renzo Jaldin & Singaporean Mithun MK (Deus Ex Machina) were respectively roped in on bass and vocals to complete the equation.

The band released a self-titled EP in 2013, and thereafter played multiple shows regionally och nationally.[4] In 2015, Silent Images recorded Knightfall, their full-length sophomore album at Hoborec Studios, Malmö. The album is based on the story arc, with additional cues taken from the game series, as well as trinkets of philosophy. Lyrically, Shakespearean English, German, French and Latin were utilized to complement the diverse musicality.[5]

Following the recording of Knightfall, they joined the growing roster of Spanish label Art Gates Records,[6] whom scheduled their album for an international release in March 2016.[7]

Musical style

Silent Images depicts a musical style that is highly varied, and an amalgamation of different influences.[8] [9] Their music has been referred to as a Pandora´s box of brutality, melody and eclecticism.[10] Critics have positively categorized the band as death metal,[11] melodic death metal,[12] progressive metal,[13] and thrash metal,[14] whilst simultaneously considering to be original in their ventures.[15] [16] Vocally, the approach used is very diversified and unorthodox, with comparisons having been made to other theatrical acts such as Cradle Of Filth, Rammstein, Dir En Grey and King Diamond.[17] [18] [19] Lyrically, the band´s conceptualizations utilize highly poetic and sophisticated content, with multiple languages complementing Shakespearean overtones.[20] [21]

The band has cited numerous influences, primarily Megadeth, Symphony X, Meshuggah, Dying Fetus, Dream Theater, Pantera as among their many inspirations.[22] [23]

Band members

Discography

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Silent images – "Knightfall" AGR RECORDS. Merino. Raul. 25 February 2016. Zombie War Management. 1 March 2016.
  2. News: Silent images. Art Gates Records. 1 January 2016.
  3. News: "Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images. Cavier. Jaro. May 2016. Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. 12 May 2016.
  4. News: Interview with Silent Images (Sweden). Muerte. Hermanas. 10 April 2016. Metal Girls In Action. 17 May 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160623210408/http://metalgirlsinaction.blogspot.se/2016/04/interview-with-silent-images-sweden.html?view=classic. 23 June 2016.
  5. News: Silent Images: Detalles de su nuevo disco Knightfall. Velasco. Dany. 22 February 2016. MetalCry. 8 May 2016.
  6. News: Sweden’s SILENT IMAGES Ink Worldwide Deal With Art Gates Records. 23 November 2015. Brave Words. 5 May 2016.
  7. News: SILENT IMAGES: Reveal cover, title and tracklist. 24 February 2016. Metal Temple. 20 May 2016.
  8. News: Pintoresco y con futuro. Luishard. Por. March 2016. Dioses Del Metal. 20 May 2016.
  9. News: Veckans band: Silent Images. Lagerlöf. Tomas. 1 May 2016. Metal Central. 4 May 2016.
  10. News: SILENT IMAGES Reveals Debut Album "Knightfall" Details. Virmakari. Tarja. 24 February 2016. Metal Shock Finland. 13 March 2016.
  11. News: Silent Images: Knightfall. Reid. Steven. 2 April 2016. Sea Od Tranquility. 17 May 2016.
  12. News: Silent Images: Knightfall. B.. Xavi. 11 May 2016. Friedhof Magazine. 14 May 2016.
  13. News: SILENT IMAGES "Knightfall" Art Gates Records. Lara. Paolo. 18 April 2016. Rock In Spain. 1 May 2016.
  14. http://www.thethrashmetalguide.com/S.html
  15. News: [CRÍTICAS] SILENT IMAGES (SWE) “Knightfall” CD 2016 (Art Gates Records)]. Sanchez. Vincente. 2 March 2016. Necromance Magazine. 4 April 2016.
  16. News: Silent Images - Silent Images. 26 November 2014. Metal Purgatory. 22 March 2016.
  17. News: RESEÑA PARA "KNIGHTFALL" DE SILENT IMAGES. Muerte. Hermanas. 28 February 2016. Metal Girls In Action. 1 March 2016.
  18. News: [CRÍTICAS] SILENT IMAGES (SWE) “Knightfall” CD 2016 (Art Gates Records)]. Sanchez. Vincente. 2 March 2016. Necromance Magazine. 4 April 2016.
  19. News: Silent Images: Knightfall. Reid. Steven. 2 April 2016. Sea Od Tranquility. 17 May 2016.
  20. News: "Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images. Cavier. Jaro. May 2016. Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. 12 May 2016.
  21. News: Silent Images: Knightfall. Reid. Steven. 2 April 2016. Sea Od Tranquility. 17 May 2016.
  22. News: "Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images. Cavier. Jaro. May 2016. Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. 12 May 2016.
  23. News: Interview with Silent Images (Sweden). Muerte. Hermanas. 10 April 2016. Metal Girls In Action. 17 May 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160623210408/http://metalgirlsinaction.blogspot.se/2016/04/interview-with-silent-images-sweden.html?view=classic. 23 June 2016.

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