Silencer (band)
| Silencer | |
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Vocalist Nattramn photographed in 2001. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Genres | Black metal |
| Years active | 1995 - 2001 |
| Labels | Prophecy Productions[1] |
| Members |
Nattramn Andreas Casado |
Silencer was a Swedish black metal band. Based in Stockholm, the group formed in 1995 and disbanded in 2001 releasing only one full-length album and a demo.[2] Silencer played music in the style of depressive/suicidal black metal,[3] with lyrical themes revolving around death, misanthropy, insanity and suicide.[3] The group, which consisted of only two official members,[3] was noted for its vocalist, Nattramn, who possessed an eerie screeching vocal style and was allegedly insane, even leading to being admitted to a psychiatric ward following the release of their full-length album Death - Pierce Me.
Despite their short musical career, Silencer is considered to be one of the most significant bands in the depressive suicidal black metal subgenre, having achieved a cult following in the black metal underground. The band has never performed live or given any official interviews.[4]
History
Early years
Silencer was formed in 1995 as a solo project of guitarist/bassist Andreas Casado, under the pseudonym Leere. At some point prior to 1998, Nattramn was enlisted as the band's vocalist and lyricist.
In late 1998, with the help of session drummer Jonas Mattsson, Silencer released their first professional demo, which was composed of a single, eleven minute song titled "Death - Pierce Me".
Death - Pierce Me
In July 2000, Silencer began recording their album Death - Pierce Me (2001), which was released by Prophecy Productions. Recording sessions included a total of three members performing on the album, which included Steve Wolz of (Bethlehem and Imperia) playing drums.[1]
The song "Sterile Nails and Thunderbowels" had a promotional video released for it, which contains images from the 1990 experimental horror film, Begotten by E. Elias Merhige.[5]
Breakup and subsequent projects
Following the release of Death - Pierce Me, Nattramn was allegedly institutionalized at Sankt Sigfrids sjukhus (English: "Saint Sigfrid's Hospital"), a mental hospital located in Växjö. He offered to compose and record music for a year as a rehabilitation therapy.[6] The music he completed during his stay in therapy became what is known as his solo experimental music album titled Transformalin.[6] After being released from the hospital, Nattramn continued living in Växjö.
The other member, guitarist/bassist/songwriter Andreas "Leere" Casado, went on to join Shining between 2005 and 2006, under the pseudonym "Casado". He even compiled lyrics for the song "Eradication of the Condition" from the album IV - The Eerie Cold.[7]
In 2006, he participated in the band Zavorash, as composer of the song "Worthlessness" from the album Nihilistic Ascension & Spiritual Death under the pseudonym "Andreas Casado".[7]
Discography
- Death - Pierce Me (demo, 1998)
- Death - Pierce Me (full-length album, 2001)
Members
Official lineup
- Nattramn (1995-2001): vocals
- Andreas Casado (1995-2001): guitars, bass
Session musicians
- Jonas Mattsson – drums (demo, 1998)
- Steve Wolz – drums (studio album, 2001)
Chronology
References
- 1 2 "Silencer". January 22, 2017.
- ↑ Silencer - Death - Pierce Me (1998) Retrieved January 22, 2017
- 1 2 3 Natti Natti Nattramn Retrieved January 22, 2017
- ↑ band_id=2757&bandname=Silencer Silencer biography Retrieved January 23, 2017
- ↑ Videos musicales que perturban (spanish) Retrieved January 22, 2017
- 1 2 ""Diagnose: Lebensgefahr"". Diagnose: Lebensgefahr.com. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- 1 2 ""Leere"". Retrieved January 22, 2017.