Local Bands Part 2

Its been awhile since I posted up a blog about another band so without further delay I present you with my next pick of the local scene, As Silence Breaks.

A metal bands know they’re doing something good when their fans are jumping and moshing in their lounge room when they put the band’s cd into their cd players. As Silence Breaks is one of those bands that you don’t need to see live to mosh to but the experiene is way better when you see them live. Planting their feet firmly in the metalcore genre these boys from Western Sydney don’t plan to pull any punches. Their songs are the perfect no bullshit stuff that you want to hear. From start to finish their songs give you your hit of aggressiveness and melody. The riffs are slick and groove worthy, just the kind of stuff you need when a circle pit needs forming. Vocalist Sam is a powerhouse with his vocal delivery and you haven’t heard him until you hear him live.
   
The band has a bit of history so you may already know of them. As Silence Breaks formed about two years ago and have been hard at work creating a strong fanbase as well as forging a reputation to proud of. 2008 saw As Silence Breaks hit the road playing over 50 shows across the country. In December of 2008 they played a 13 date national tour alongside Australian deathcore giants The Red Shore as well as For The Fallen Dreams and In Trenches. As Silence Breaks came into their own on this tour demonstrating that they aren’t a band to be taken lightly by showing off their dominating and commanding stage presence.
   
Guitarist Con Zagas had this to say when asked about what they think of their fans...
“Our fans are the most amazing group of people out! We wouldn’t be able to be where we are without them.”
   
Dominating is one of the words that come to mind when trying to describe their live performance. Vocalist Sam is literally an unstoppable juggernaut live and the rest of the band are unrelenting in their flawless performance. Everyone is kept busy throughout As Silence Breaks’ set. If you’re a mosher you’ll be moving plenty or if you just like to head bang you better be prepared to wake up with a sore neck the next day. Upon seeing them live I can say that their name is truly fitting as the silence is definitely breaks as soon as they begin delivering the goods.
   
As Silence Breaks is set to release their debut self titled album this year. They’re currently finishing up the Dead Rising tour with Vegas In Ruins, which will end early September. From there As Silence Breaks will be going on tour with Hereafter during October. International shows are also running through the rumor mill at this point in time but regardless of when it is to happen one thing is for sure, they’ll be playing around the world soon enough.
   
As Silence Breaks is…
   
Sam Rilatt – Vocals
Ben Irwin – Guitar/Vocals
Con Zagas – Guitar
Ethan Duguid – Bass
Reece Kirby – drums
   
For further information visit the bands myspace.