Artist description Straight up intense thrash metal. Before the current metal trend of bands like Korn, there was traditional thrash--lots of triplets and double bass. This is where Silence fit in.

Music Style Intense Thrash Metal

Musical Influences everything from Tori Amos to Jimi Hendrix to Metallica to Carcass

Similar Artists Pantera (this was recorded BEFORE they started playing heavy), Testament, Overkill, Exodus...the old school thrash.

Artist History Sonny Mayo, who played and wrote a majority of the music for Geffen Records recording artists Snot, was the rhythm guitarist of the band. He is now currently with Amen, who is on I AM records led by the mastermind Ross Robinson (Korn, Soulfly, Slipknot). Ross' label is affiliated with the booming Roadrunner Records. Mayo, Benji Gaither, and Louie Denslow started jamming back in the mid 80's when the likes of Testament, Metallica, Anthrax, S.O.D., and Slayer were becoming household names. They started Necrosis, added bass player Jason Robinson in 1989 and drummer John Mayes in 1990 and eventually became known as Silence. Silence quickly grew a large local fan base and played weekly around D.C., and also played in North Carolina, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Their first and only CD, entitled "Vision" was released in 1991 independently. Also recorded 3 song demo with Brad Divens (Souls at Zero) at Pyramid Studios in Ithaca, New York with then infamous Alex Perialis. Alex was the backbone of records such as Anthrax, Testament, Overkill, and S.O.D. Disbanded in summer of 1993 before a record deal was ever offered.

Group Members Sonny Mayo - rhythm guitars, backing vocalsLouie Denslow - lead guitarsBenji Gaither - lead vocalsJason Robinson - bass, backing vocalsJohn Mayes - drums and old school double bass

Instruments one mouth, two guitars, one bass, mass double bass and drums

Albums Vision, 1991.

Press Reviews "Silence kicked ass! That was the same type of music I played before Sonny and I got together which of course led to Snot." Mikey Doling, former Snot guitarist and current Soulfly guitarist.

Additional Info Anyone following today's metal such as Snot, Slipknot, Korn, Amen, Soulfly, etc. will be getting a dose of the type of metal that was popular in the late 80's/early 90's. A must have for all of today's metal fans, especially those of Snot and Amen. For those that smartly choose to purchase this D.A.M. can contact me at Chatrrbox@aol.com for an actual copy of the "Vision" CD as well, free of charge! These are limited and are a great collector's item now that Sonny Mayo has and is currently playing in national acts.

Location Oakton, Virginia - USA

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