Pittsburgh heavy-hitters 156/Silence are making their highly anticipated return with the impending release of their new studio album, “People Watching”, on September 13th, 2024, from SharpTone Records.
Produced by Jonathan Dolese (D.R.U.G.S, Attack, Attack!), the band’s 4th album is an alternative metal behemoth, featuring 14 tracks of chaos and fury that are chock full of massive riffs and pummeling breakdowns.
Commenting on the record the band states:
“‘People Watching’ is the culmination of the last 9 years of 156. From the very beginning of the band we set the goal to push ourselves and make sure no two records we put out ever sound the same. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created, this album has been a long time coming. Welcome to the new era of 156”.
With the album’s announcement comes the mesmerizing, blistering new single, “Better Written Villain”, that’s accompanied by a live footage music video.
Adding about the new song, the band says:
“‘Better Written Villain’ is a song that underwent heavy rewrites in the studio but we’re incredibly happy with how it turned out. This song takes you on a journey through almost every element of our sound and I believe it’s a good representation of what you can expect from the album as a whole. The chorus as well as the ending went through a bunch of revisions because Jimmy and I (this is jack) couldn’t agree on a melody until the very last second. But I think that’s what makes it one of if not my favorite songs on the record. A song that thematically was inspired by from George Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’. Specifically Napoleon”.
Watch the official music video for the new single “Better Written Villain” below.
Pre-order & pre-save “People Watching” here.
Tracklist:
1. Character Development (Cold Start)
2. Target Acquired
3. Sleep Spikes
4. Better Written Villain
5. Product Placement
6. Blood Loss (feat. Carson Pace)
7. Wants I Need (feat. Craig Owens)
8. Funeral Arrangements
9. Unreasonable Doubt
10. People Watching
11. Change Agent (feat. Trae Roberts)
12. Intravenous
13. Terms and Conditions
14. Healing Process (Leave of Absence)
Formed in Pittsburgh, 156/Silence storms the metalcore scene with relentless energy and uncompromising passion. With over 2 million catalog streams, they’ve swiftly established themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
Praised by the likes of Brooklyn Vegan and Kerrang!, 156/Silence has been hailed as one of the hardcore bands you need to watch. Their explosive live performances have seen them share stages with heavyweights such as The Acacia Strain, Vein, and Great American Ghost, solidifying their reputation as a must-see act.
Produced by Jonathan Dolese, their latest album showcases their evolution and commitment to pushing boundaries. With an unwavering dedication to their craft, 156/Silence is poised to carve out their own narrative in the hardcore scene and beyond.
Line-up:
Jack Murray: Vocals
Jimmy Howell: Guitar
Ryan Wilkinson: Guitar / Vocals
Kyle O’Connell: Drums
Lukas Booker: Bass
Web:
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