SiM (band)

SiM (Silence iz Mine)
Origin Shonan, Japan
Genres
Years active 2004–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website www.sxixm.com
Members MAH (Vocals)
SHOW-HATE (Guitar)
SIN (Bass)
GODRi (Drums)
Past members KAH (Bass)
BUN (Bass)
way (Drums)

SiM (Silence iz Mine) is a Japanese alternative metal band from the Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 2004.[1] The band currently consists of MAH (vocals), SHOW-HATE (guitar), SIN (bass), and GODRi (drums). Their musical style mixes alternative rock, heavy metal, post-hardcore, nu metal, ska, reggae, dub and punkrock with rebellious lyrics and songs with attitude.[2]

History

2004–2006: Formation and earlier days

SiM was founded by MAH on March 11, 2004 in Shonan, Japan. The band consisted of MAH on vocals and guitar, KAH on bass guitar, and way on drums. At the beginning of the formation, they called the three piece band as "Silence iz Mine" (the current band's name is an abbreviation for it).

In 2006, SHOW-HATE joined and picking up guitar. KAH left the band then BUN joined on bass until 2008.

2007–2009: New Formation and Silence iz Mine

In 2008, the band released their first full album entitled "Silence iz Mine". In the same year, they performed for the first time in Kyoto.

In 2009, way left the band then SIN and GODRi joined the band. SIN picking up bass while GODRi took way's place on drums.

2010–2012: SEEDS OF HOPE

In 2010, the band released their single "ANTHEM" under Tower Records label and did their tour. During the tour, SHOW-HATE collapsed with cerebral infarction that caused the sudden tour canceled. While waiting for recovery, ONO-SHiT followed as a support member on guitar. On October 6, 2010, the band's first mini album "LIVING IN PAiN" released.

In 2011, their second full album "SEEDS OF HOPE" was released.

On May 2, 2012, the band released their second mini album "LiFE and DEATH". In this year, they performed for the first time at SUMMER SONIC Fest 2012.

2013–2015: PANDORA

In 2013, they joined "MONSTER ENERGY OUTBURN TOUR 2013" with coldrain. The band moved to Universal Music Japan and made a major debut with single "EViLS" on April 3, 2013. On October 23, they released the first album "PANDORA" since their major debut, and peaked at fifth in the Oricon weekly chart.

In 2014, the band held an one-man performance at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST. Their third mini album "i AGAINST i" was released.

On November 4, 2015, SiM performed at Nippon Budokan, which was "the first and last". Tickets were sold out.[3]

2016–present: THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE

On April 6, 2016, the band's fourth album "THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE" released. Along with that, a tour was also held. On May 6, 2016, they appeared on Fuji TV series "HEY! HEY! NEO!" with "MAKE ME DEAD!".[4] This was their first appearance on the terrestrial music program.

On May 11, 2016, SiM released the live DVD "WHO SAYS WE CAN NOT" for the first and last Nippon Budokan performance. On May 23, the video work "WHO SAYS WE CAN NOT" ranked fourth in the Oricon weekly DVD chart[5] and fifth in the Blu-ray chart.[6]

On September 25, 2016, SiM performed for the first time in the USA as a part of the Ozzfest meets Knotfest.[7]

On October 16, the final performance of the tour "SiM THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE TOUR 2016 GRAND FiNAL DEAD MAN WALKiNG" held at the Yokohama Arena.[8]

On February 22, 2017, SiM performed as opening act on "2017 ONE OK ROCK Ambitions Japan Tour" at Wakayama Big Whale.[9]

Band members

Current members
Former members
Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Year Information Oricon charts
Weekly
[10]
2008 Silence iz Mine
  • Released: June 25, 2008[11]
 —
2011 SEEDS OF HOPE
  • Released: October 12, 2011[12]
 55
2013 PANDORA
  • Released: October 23, 2013[13]
 5
2016 THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE
  • Released: April 6, 2016[14]
 6

Mini albums

Year Information Oricon charts
Weekly
[10]
2010 LIVING IN PAiN
  • Released: October 6, 2010[15]
 221
2012 LiFE and DEATH
  • Released: May 2, 2012[16]
 9
2014 i AGAINST i
  • Released: September 17, 2014[17]
 7

Singles

Year Information Oricon charts
Weekly
[10]
2007 paint sky blue
  • Released: April 21, 2007
 —
2009 Murderer
  • Released: March 20, 2009
 —
2010 ANTHEM
  • Released: March 17, 2010
 —
2013 EViLS
  • Released: April 3, 2013
 9
2014 EXiSTENCE
  • Released: November 12, 2014[18]
 —
2015 ANGELS and DEViLS
  • Released: June 10, 2015
9
2015 CROWS
  • Released: October 7, 2015
 12
2017 LET iT END
  • Released: April 26, 2017
 -

DVDs

Year Title Oricon charts
2012 DUSK and DAWN
  • Released: November 14, 2012
 3
2014 10 YEARS
  • Released: June 18, 2014
 4
2016 WHO SAYS WE CAN'T
  • Released: May 11, 2016
 4

Covers

Year Title Original artists Performed by Released on Notes
2012 "Something In The Way" Nirvana SiM NEVERMIND TRIBUTE Album A tribute album by Japanese music artists (released on April 4, 2012) to celebrates 20th anniversary of Nirvana's masterpiece album "Nevermind".

Collaborations

Year Song Artists Released on Notes
2011 "The Maze" coldrain The Enemy Inside album Featuring MAH (SiM).
2014 "Re-Education" Skindred Kill the Power album (Japanese edition)
2017 "Skyfall" ONE OK ROCK Skyfall Venue Limited CD

Music videos

Official music videos

Year Title Director(s)
2010 "ANTHEM" UGICHIN
"JACK.B"
2011 "KiLLiNG ME" maxilla
2012 "Amy"
2013 "Blah Blah Blah" INNI VISION
"Same Sky" Kei Ikeda
"PANDORA" INNI VISION
"WHO'S NEXT"
"Rosso & Dry" Kei Ikeda
2014 "GUNSHOTS" INNI VISION
"Fallen Idols"
2015 "EXiSTENCE" jiei Mogi
"CROWS" Suzuki Daisin
2016 "MAKE ME DEAD!" INNI VISION
"Life is Beautiful" Kei Ikeda
"Dance In The Dark" INNI VISION

See also

References

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