Silent Images

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]

Silent Images
OriginSweden, Argentina, Bolivia, Singapore
GenresDeath metal, thrash metal, progressive metal
Years active2011–present
LabelsArt Gates Records
Associated actsDeus Ex Machina, Desoluna, Krieg Korps
WebsiteSilent Images Official
MembersDavid Sosa Larzabal
Manolo Beltran
Renzo Jaldin
Mithun MK

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 Batman:Knightfall story arc, with additional cues taken from the Batman: Arkham 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
  • David Sosa Larzabal – guitars (2011–Present)
  • Manolo Beltran – drums (2011–Present)
  • Renzo Jaldin – bass (2012–Present)
  • Mithun MK - vocals (2012–Present)

Discography

References
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  3. Cavier, Jaro (May 2016). ""Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images". Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  4. Muerte, Hermanas (10 April 2016). "Interview with Silent Images (Sweden)". Metal Girls In Action. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  5. Velasco, Dany (22 February 2016). "Silent Images: Detalles de su nuevo disco Knightfall". MetalCry. Retrieved 8 May 2016.
  6. "Sweden's SILENT IMAGES Ink Worldwide Deal With Art Gates Records". Brave Words. 23 November 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  7. "SILENT IMAGES: Reveal cover, title and tracklist". Metal Temple. 24 February 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  8. Luishard, Por (March 2016). "Pintoresco y con futuro". Dioses Del Metal. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
  9. Lagerlöf, Tomas (1 May 2016). "Veckans band: Silent Images". Metal Central. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  10. Virmakari, Tarja (24 February 2016). "SILENT IMAGES Reveals Debut Album "Knightfall" Details". Metal Shock Finland. Retrieved 13 March 2016.
  11. Reid, Steven (2 April 2016). "Silent Images: Knightfall". Sea Od Tranquility. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  12. B., Xavi (11 May 2016). "Silent Images: Knightfall". Friedhof Magazine. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  13. Lara, Paolo (18 April 2016). "SILENT IMAGES "Knightfall" Art Gates Records". Rock In Spain. Retrieved 1 May 2016.
  14. . The Thrash Metal Guide. Retrieved on 5 April 2016.
  15. Sanchez, Vincente (2 March 2016). "[CRÍTICAS] SILENT IMAGES (SWE) "Knightfall" CD 2016 (Art Gates Records)". Necromance Magazine. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  16. "Silent Images - Silent Images". Metal Purgatory. 26 November 2014. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
  17. Muerte, Hermanas (28 February 2016). "RESEÑA PARA "KNIGHTFALL" DE SILENT IMAGES". Metal Girls In Action. Retrieved 1 March 2016.
  18. Sanchez, Vincente (2 March 2016). "[CRÍTICAS] SILENT IMAGES (SWE) "Knightfall" CD 2016 (Art Gates Records)". Necromance Magazine. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  19. Reid, Steven (2 April 2016). "Silent Images: Knightfall". Sea Od Tranquility. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  20. Cavier, Jaro (May 2016). ""Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images". Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  21. Reid, Steven (2 April 2016). "Silent Images: Knightfall". Sea Od Tranquility. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
  22. Cavier, Jaro (May 2016). ""Brutal, Melodico y Eclectico" - Interview with Silent Images". Metal Hammer Spain, No 342, Pg 34-35. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  23. Muerte, Hermanas (10 April 2016). "Interview with Silent Images (Sweden)". Metal Girls In Action. Archived from the original on 23 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
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