November 2013

Australian… Read Full Bio ↴As Silence Breaks - Official Biography
November 2013

Australian Heavy Metal band As Silence Breaks were formed in 2006. The Sydney act that began life as a favourite in the Australian Metal-core scene have gone on to become an entirely different beast. The band achieved early successes with the release of their debut album ‘As Silence Breaks’, appearances on the Sydney leg of the Taste of Chaos festival, and a national tour with scene heavyweights, For The Fallen Dreams and The Red Shore.
In 2009, alongside a major personnel change, the decision was made to walk a different path and create music definitively Metal, dropping the ‘core’ influences. With a sound today that is best described as a fusion of Melodic Death Metal, Thrash and Progressive Metal, the band has built a reputation for it’s explosive live performances and a refusal to pigeon holed. With the release of EP, ‘The Inferno’; the deliberate shift in flavour towards the Melo-Death was established. With the new foundation set, a number of successful national tours and an ever growing fan base, the band continued to burn brighter.
As Silence Breaks spent 2011 achieving milestones like supporting US Melo Death Stalwarts, Darkest Hour and Death-core giants Carnifex for the Sydney leg of their Australian tour. The momentum continued with heavy national touring, inking a deal with US Management firm, iLA and then supporting US and UK heavyweights, Periphery and TesseracT on the Sydney leg of their Australian run.
Late 2011 saw the band travel to the USA, self funding the recording of their sophomore album with acclaimed US Producer, Daniel Castleman (As I Lay Dying, Carnifex, Winds of Plague, Impending Doom) at Lambesis Studios, CA. The album then went to Alan Douches (Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, The Black Dahlia Murder, Unearth) at West Westside for mastering. With the album completed, the band embarked on their first US tour, travelling through California, Nevada and Idaho. Travelling over 4500 miles on the open US roads in an RV, the band battled snow, food poisoning and some last minute show cancellations, but despite the setbacks, marked the bands first international tour and helped to strengthen their US fan base.
In July 2012, ‘The Architecture of Truth’ was released through New Justice Records. The album received glowing reviews as well as airplay on a number of national and international radio stations, including Australia’s premier Metal programs, Triple J’s ‘The Racket’ and Triple M’s ‘Distortion’.
No Heroes Magazine’s Editor, Sarah Petchell, had this to say about the album -“If The Architecture of Truth is the future of Melodic Death Metal in Australia, then i'm excited" and went on to give the album a score of 3.5/5.
Other comments, like the the ones made by Alex Sievers from SF Media, continued to encourage, and stamped further confirmation that As Silence Breaks had released an album that would further harden their status as one of Australia’s most competent and creative acts. Alex remarked that “While the title of the metal kings of Australian music may always reside with PARKWAY DRIVE, AS SILENCE BREAKS are not only one of the strongest contenders for that crown, they have also made a massive splash with one of the best metal albums of the year."and scored the album 9/10.
Along side the successful release in 2012, As Silence Breaks, thrived in the live arena, with the band supporting world class acts like At The Gates, Arch Enemy, Sybreed, In Fear and Faith and Mnemic, as well as sharing a stage with many of Australia’s finest, like Psycroptic, Ne Obliviscaris, King Parrot, Blood Duster, Dream on Dreamer, Aversions Crown, LORD, Boris The Blade and Lynchmada.
Nikky Holmes from Metalasfuck.net had this to say after seeing the band live for the first time in early 2012 - “For me, this band were one of the stand-out acts for the day, with smooth melodic riffs and layers of brutal death metal against delicate arpeggios.”
Off the back of a strong year, the band joined with Full Metal Service out of Croatia and Chaotic Tapestry Management out London, and these established resources set about pushing As Silence Breaks across the Northern Hemisphere.
2013 began, with the band supporting Comeback Kid, Deez Nuts, First Blood and Hand of Mercy on the Boys of Summer tour in Canberra, after which a new lineup was formed due to the departure of two members.
The band was then invited to perform on Burning Sea Festival in Croatia, but unfortunately the festival was cancelled. The heartbreak of this cancellation was short lived, however, as the band were then selected to support Swedish Death Metal Lords, The Crown, along with Gorod and Gotsu Totsu Kotsu on a national tour of Japan. With a re-invigorated new lineup, the tour saw the band perform in six cities, to six sold out audiences, receiving high praise from Japanese punters.
The remainder of 2013 sees As Silence Breaks recording their 3rd album, with the band coming out of the studio for one appearance only on the upcoming NoiseFest in December, alongside I Killed The Prom Queen, Aversions Crown and Make Them Suffer.
The band will spend 4 weeks tracking their brand new album at famed Sydney studio, Electric Sun, with popular Producer, Shane Edwards (Northlane, Thy Art Is Murder, Hellions), manning the desk. The album is then being sent to the Euro mastermind, Jens Bogren (Amon Amarth, Opeth, Katatonia, Ihsahn, Soilwork) for the finishing touches.
This latest effort represents a further evolution on the last album, with the stakes significantly raised in the technicality department and the overall composition of the tracks. A lesson in the fine lines between many Metal genres, the forthcoming album is sure to entice Metal lovers, the world over.
• For UK and European Management & Bookings, contact Josh McMorran from Chaotic Tapestry - chaotictapestrymgmt@gmail.com
• For Australian Bookings, contact Joel Collie from Axiom Touring - jcollie@axiomtouring.com
• For Publicity and Australian Label Enquiries, contact New Justice Records on media@newjusticerecords.com.au!
Integrity
As Silence Breaks Lyrics
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Too much bullshit that can't be beaten
Everyday, we try to overcome
But the horizon is falling down on us
Fuck this fucken place
I'll tear that smile off your fucken face
Fuck this fucken place
There's too much injustice
In this place
Too much hypocrisy that holds us
If ever there was a moment
For integrity its time is now
You try to take our dreams away
But we're here now to stand stand our ground
Everyday you try to take our dreams away
But we're here now to stand stand our ground
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
It aint that fucken long
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
Is now!
There is so much
(Prepare for battle)
Left for us to do
(Prepare for war)
There is so much
(Prepare for battle)
Left for us to do
(Prepare for war)
So many closed eyes
(Prepare for battle)
So many final goodbyes
The next time
(Prepare for war)
You see us
You'll die
So many closed eyes
(Prepare for battle)
So many final goodbyes
There won't be a next time
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
It aint that fucken long
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
Is now!
Oh!
So many final goodbyes
Final goodbyes
The song "Integrity" by As Silence Breaks tackles the issues of injustice, hypocrisy, and the struggles of overcoming the obstacles that the world throws our way. The first verses express the frustration and anger towards the world for being full of garbage and bullshit. Despite one's attempts to overcome the challenges, it seems like the horizon is crashing down on them. The chorus is a defiant call to tear the smile off the faces of those who contribute to the injustices and hypocrisy in the world. As the song progresses, the lyrics become more specific, noting that the world tries to take away our dreams, but we need to stand our ground and fight for integrity. In the end, the song emphasizes the importance of holding on forever and standing strong in the face of adversity.
Overall, the lyrics of "Integrity" convey a message of strength and perseverance in the face of the world's injustices. The song encourages listeners to stand their ground and fight for what is right, even when it seems like everything is against them. The vivid language used in the song, such as "tear that smile off your fucken face" adds to the intensity of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
There's so much garbage in this world
There is a lot of negativity and unwanted things in this world
Too much bullshit that can't be beaten
There are many lies and false things that we cannot overcome
Everyday, we try to overcome
We attempt to face and conquer these issues every day
But the horizon is falling down on us
Despite our efforts, the future seems bleak and negative
Fuck this fucken place
Expressing anger and frustration towards the current situation/environment
I'll tear that smile off your fucken face
Wanting to eliminate anyone who is content with the negative state of things
There's too much injustice
There is inequality and mistreatment happening
In this place
Specifically in our current location/situation
Too much hypocrisy that holds us
There are people who claim to be on our side, but their actions reveal otherwise, making things difficult
If ever there was a moment
There is a specific time that is critical
For integrity its time is now
Now is the time to stand up for what is right and true
You try to take our dreams away
Somebody is attempting to destroy our aspirations and hopes
But we're here now to stand stand our ground
We are present right now and will not back down, despite the opposition
We will hold on forever
We will continue to persist and fight indefinitely
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We are the final warning to those who oppose our beliefs
We will stand strong
We will remain steadfast in our resolve
Our time to make a difference
It's our opportunity to enact positive change
(So say goodbye)
Those who oppose us should prepare to lose/end their opposition
It aint that fucken long
This struggle will not last forever
There is so much
There are many things that need to be addressed
(Prepare for battle)
We must prepare to fight a difficult challenge
Left for us to do
There remain responsibilities and actions we must take
(Prepare for war)
We must prepare ourselves for an intense and prolonged struggle
So many closed eyes
There are numerous people who are not willing to see the truth
So many final goodbyes
Many people will leave/die as a result of this conflict
The next time
When the opposition sees us again
You see us
When they look at us
You'll die
They will not survive the coming conflict
There won't be a next time
The opposition will not have a second chance
Oh!
An expression of anger and frustration
So many final goodbyes
Many people will leave/die as a result of this conflict
Final goodbyes
Last farewells as a result of the conflict
Contributed by Lauren V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fablito
super music,j'arrête pas de l'écouter en boucle ^^
TheOriginalVZdemon
EPIC SONG!!! this band is wayyyyyy underated
rocktothebone91
Epic song!!!!!!
Devin Dunk
There's so much garbage in this world
Too much bullshit that can't be beaten
Everyday, we try to overcome
But the horizon is falling down on us
Fuck this fucken place
I'll tear that smile off your fucken face
Fuck this fucken place
I'll tear that smile off your fucken face
There's too much injustice
In this place
Too much hypocrisy that holds us
If ever there was a moment
For integrity its time is now
You try to take our dreams away
But we're here now to stand stand our ground
Everyday you try to take our dreams away
But we're here now to stand stand our ground
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
It ain't that fucken long
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
Is now!
There is so much
(Prepare for battle)
Left for us to do
(Prepare for war)
There is so much
(Prepare for battle)
Left for us to do
(Prepare for war)
So many closed eyes
(Prepare for battle)
So many final goodbyes
The next time
(Prepare for war)
You see us
You'll die
So many closed eyes
(Prepare for battle)
So many final goodbyes
There won't be a next time
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
It ain't that fucken long
We will hold on forever
(We are we are the last goodbye)
We will stand strong
Our time to make a difference
(So say goodbye)
Is now!
Oh!
So many final goodbyes
Final goodbyes