156/Silence

156/Silence
OriginPittsburgh, Pennsylvania[1]
Genres
Years active2015–present
Labels
Members
  • Jimmy Howell
  • Mike Ernst
  • Jack Murray
  • Ryan Wilkinson
  • Kyle O'Connell
Past members
  • Lukas Booker
  • Christian Snow
  • Aleks Pihl
  • Maxwell Bradshaw
  • Zac Dranko
  • Evan Wall

156/Silence is an American metalcore band from Pittsburgh founded in 2015.[2][6]

History

Founded in 2015, they released their debut EP Unrequited, Unrefuted, and Undeniably - I'm Alone[7] before releasing their debut album And Everything Was Beautiful in 2016.[8] Undercover Scumbag was released in 2018 with an entirely different lineup that would later go on to release Irrational Pull in 2020 and Narrative in 2022.[9] In 2024, they released their fourth album, People Watching, which was noted for moving more towards metalcore and away from their previous hardcore style.[4]

In March 2025, the band announced that bassist Lukas Booker had died unexpectedly.[10] However, they stated that they would still continue with their plans to tour alongside Silent Planet and Invent Animate.[11]

Members

Current

  • Jimmy Howell – guitar, vocals
  • Mike Ernst - bass, vocals
  • Jack Murray – vocals
  • Ryan Wilkinson – guitar, vocals
  • Kyle O'Connell – drums (formerly bass)

Past

  • Lukas Booker – bass
  • Christian Snow – bass[12]
  • Aleks Pihl – vocals, bass
  • Maxwell Bradshaw – drums
  • Zac Dranko – drums
  • Mike Ernst – vocals
  • Evan Wall – guitar, vocals

Discography

Albums

  • And Everything Was Beautiful (2016)
  • Undercover Scumbag (2018)
  • Irrational Pull (2020)
  • Narrative (2022)
  • People Watching (2024)

EPs

  • Unrequited, Unrefuted, and Undeniably - I'm Alone (2015)
  • Karma (2017)[13]
  • The Spicy Boys Split (w/Hot Gospel) (2017)
  • Don't Hold Your Breath (2021)

References

  1. ^ "156/Silence". SharpTone Records. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "156/Silence Shift Course On Their Most Audacious Album Yet, 'People Watching'". Knotfest. September 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  3. ^ "Riff Relevant Interviews: 156/Silence". riffrelevant.com. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Album Review: People Watching – 156/Silence". Distorted Sound. September 13, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Gonzales, Ramon (October 15, 2025). "156/Silence Signs to Pure Noise Records; Debuts New Music "Our Parting Ways"". Knotfest. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  6. ^ "156/Silence Reveal New Album "People Watching", Premiere Video For "Better Written Villain"". ThePRP.com. July 11, 2024. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  7. ^ "156/Silence - Unrequited, Unrefuted, And Undeniably - I'm Alone". MetalMusicArchives.com. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  8. ^ "156/Silence - And Everything Was Beautiful". MetalMusicArchives.com. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Enis, Eli (March 11, 2025). "156/Silence's atmospheric metalcore is reverberating far beyond Pittsburgh". Pittsburgh City Paper. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  10. ^ "News: 156/Silence Make Statement on Bassist, Lukas Booker's Passing". New Noise Magazine. April 2, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "156/Silence release statement on the passing of Lukas Booker, will go on upcoming tour". lambgoat.com. March 19, 2025. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  12. ^ Alexander, Kaleb (November 16, 2018). "Riff Relevant Interviews: 156/Silence ⋆ Riff Relevant". Riff Relevant. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  13. ^ "Album Review: 156/Silence - Karma EP". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved June 2, 2025.