Silencio

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Silencio is a progressive rock band from Columbus, Ohio known for creating music of intricate complexity and difficulty. The band was formed in 2001 by guitarist and principle songwriter Jamie Hafler with drummer Nathan Ward and keyboardist Anna Wuerth. Silencio's first show was in October of 2001 at Bernie's Distillery in Columbus opening for the avant rock group Orthrelm. Soon thereafter fourth band member Tony Belleau joined the band on bass, electronics, and with his talents in the visual arts. After independently releasing a self titled five song ep in 2002 and garnering a local following the full length album Dead Kings was released on The Mountain Collective For Indepedant Artists label in 2004. Following the exodus of two band members from their hometown, the band has been on hiatus since October 2006. Silencio has no present plans to record or to tour.