Silencer (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm , Sweden |
| Products | Studio album, demo recording |
Silencer was a black metal band originating from Stockholm, Sweden, active between 1995 and 2001. Their discography includes one studio album and a demo recording.[1][2] The band's lyrical content explored subjects such as death, misanthropy, madness, and antisemitism, incorporating neo-Nazi themes in tracks like "I Shall Lead You Shall Follow" and "Taklamakan." The official lineup consisted of two members,[2] with vocalist Nattramn recognized for his unique shrieking vocal technique and purported psychological instability, reportedly hospitalized following the release of their album Death - Pierce Me.
Although their tenure was short-lived, Silencer is considered a significant contributor to the depressive/suicidal black metal scene, amassing a dedicated underground fan base. The band never performed live nor engaged in formal interviews.[3]
Formation
Silencer originated in 1995 as the solo endeavor of guitarist and bassist Andreas Casado (known as Leere). Prior to 1998, Nattramn joined the project as vocalist and lyricist.
By late 1998, Silencer released a demo featuring an eleven-minute track titled "Death - Pierce Me," with session drummer Jonas Mattsson contributing.
Death - Pierce Me
Recording for the album Death - Pierce Me commenced in July 2000, with its release through Prophecy Productions in 2001. The lineup for this record included three musicians, notably Steve Wolz (known from Bethlehem and Imperia) on drums. The album opens with a re-recorded version of the demo’s title track.
The track "Sterile Nails and Thunderbowels" was promoted with a video incorporating scenes from the 1989 experimental horror film Begotten, directed by E. Elias Merhige.
Disbandment and later activities
Following the release of Death - Pierce Me, it is believed that Nattramn was confined to Sankt Sigfrids Hospital in Växjö, although this has not been officially confirmed. In 2007, he issued a dark ambient solo album titled Transformalin under the alias Diagnose: Lebensgefahr ("Diagnosis: Mortal Danger"). Later, in 2011, Nattramn published Grishjärta ("pig's heart"), a limited-edition compilation featuring his artwork, poetry, and obscured photographs; alongside images from his time with Silencer, these constitute his only publicly available visuals.
Andreas "Leere" Casado later joined Shining between 2005 and 2006 under the name "Casado," contributing lyrics to the song "Eradication of the Condition" on their album IV – The Eerie Cold. In 2006, he also wrote "Worthlessness" for Zavorash’s release Nihilistic Ascension & Spiritual Death credited as Andreas Casado.
Discography
- Death - Pierce Me (demo, 1998)
- Death - Pierce Me (studio album, 2001). Certain versions include the original 1998 demo as bonus material.
Core members
- Nattramn (1998–2001) – lead vocals
- Andreas Casado (1995–2001) – guitar, bass
Guest musicians
- Jonas Mattsson – drums (demo recording, 1998)
- Steve Wolz – drums (studio album, 2001)
External links
- ↑ Silencer - Death - Pierce Me (1998) Retrieved January 22, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cite error: Invalid
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