Silent Theory

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Silent Theory
OriginMoscow, Idaho, United States
GenresRock
Years active2010–present
LabelsPaul Crosby Management
MembersMitch Swanger
Bob James
Scott Swanger
George Swanger
Dakota Jerns
Past membersNick Osborn
Sean Walker
Websitewww.silenttheory.com

Silent Theory is a rock band from Moscow, Idaho, United States.[1][2] It was founded in 2010 by drummer Mitch Swanger and lead vocalist Nick Osborn[3][4] before adding rhythm guitarist Bob James and Swanger's brothers, lead guitarist Scott and bassist George. Nick Osborn left the band in 2013, and in 2014, Dakota Jerns joined them as the lead vocalist.

Background[edit]

The band was signed to Turkey Vulture Records in 2010, where they recorded and released their debut album, Black Tie Affair, in 2011. Following the national tour after the album's release, Nick Osborn left the band to pursue other opportunities, and the rest left the label to go fully independent. In 2013, the band recruited singer Sean Walker from Seattle, Washington, and the band recorded their only single with Sean, "Outta My Head". Sean left the band to pursue other musical interests, which left the band at a standstill. In 2014, through mutual friends, the band was introduced to vocalist Dakota Jerns.

The band found recognition when the lead single song of Delusions, "Fragile Minds",[5] charted both on radio and YouTube, becoming the band's first video to reach over 1,000,000 views. In 2021, the band signed with Paul Crosby Management, the founding member of the band Saliva.[6][7]

Discography[edit]

Since 2014, the band has released three studio albums, Black Tie Affair (2011),[8] Delusions (2016),[9] and Hunt or Be Hunted (2021).[10][11]

In 2018, Silent Theory recently released a music video for their single "Before the Storm", a song about addiction directed by Jon Kuritz. Then in 2021, they released a music video for their single "Shaking the Cages".[12] "Shaking the Cages" was directed and produced by Dawson Scholz.[13]

Recognition[edit]

Silent Theory's single "Fragile Minds" charted at 97 on the Mediabase Active-Rock radio and 29 on Under the Radar in 2016.[14] "Watch Me Burn"[15] charted at number 67 on Media Base Active-Rock radio in 2018,[16] while "Shaking Cages" charted at number 22 on Billboard/BDS radio and 6 on Foundations in 2021.[17][18] Their song "The Price" was at number 44 on Mediabase Active-Rock radio, 47 on Billboard/BDS, and 41 on BDS/Indicator, and another song, "Flicker", was at number 42 on BDS Indicator and number 29 on Foundations in 2021.

They also received the Band of the Year award from Krave Radio in 2016 and the Up-and-Coming Band of 2016 from 94.1 KMFL in 2017. Their song "Fragile Minds"[19] ranked number 1 for Valley FM 89.5 Top Indie Tracks in 2016 and was also Lou Brutus MP3 Player Song Pick on HardDrive Radio in 2016. Rockin the Dark became the New Music Poll Winner on radio 94.1 KMFL in 2016. "Leave Alone", another song from the band, ranked number 1 on Best Metal Song of 2017 on radio Z 98.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Taylor, T. (January 28, 2019). "INTERVIEW WITH SILENT THEORY".
  2. ^ "Silent Theory | Rock from Moscow, ID". ReverbNation.
  3. ^ Martin, Ryan (November 6, 2017). "First Look: Silent Theory - Watch Me Burn - Jammerzine". jammerzine.com.
  4. ^ Rockpit, The (November 1, 2017). "Idaho rock band Silent Theory release music video for "Watch Me Burn"".
  5. ^ Hamilton, Shannon (February 6, 2021). "Silent Theory Video "FRAGILE MINDS"". ROCK LINES magazine.
  6. ^ "Silent Theory Release Official Music Video for "Shaking Cages"". 10 February 2021.
  7. ^ Jolicoeur, Todd 'ToddStar' (May 29, 2020). "A Dirty Dozen with DAKOTA ELLIOT TYLER from SILENT THEORY - May 2020".
  8. ^ Christian, Antoinette (July 22, 2022). "SILENT THEORY Release Official Music Video for Acoustic Version of "Livin' The Dream"!".
  9. ^ "Delusions". February 24, 2016 – via Amazon.
  10. ^ "Silent Theory – Dynamic Talent International".
  11. ^ "Silent Theory". SoundCloud.
  12. ^ Moore, Sidoney (February 10, 2021). "Silent Theory Release Official Music Video for "Shaking Cages"". Unsung Melody.
  13. ^ "Silent Theory Release Official Music Video for "Shaking Cages"". February 10, 2021.
  14. ^ "NEW MUSIC: Idaho Rock Band Silent Theory has released the Official Music Video for their new single "Six Feet Under". The track presents a poignant statement on the state of mental health awareness and treatment in the US. - WATCH IT HERE". Bad Ass Productions.
  15. ^ "Silent Theory's Official Music Video for "Watch Me Burn"! • WithGuitars". www.withguitars.com.
  16. ^ "Silent Theory Release Official Lyric Video for "Six Feet Under"". April 28, 2020.
  17. ^ "Silent Theory Announce Winter 2022 Tour Dates". January 12, 2022.
  18. ^ "Silent Theory Announce Winter 2022 Tour Dates!". ZRock. January 15, 2022.
  19. ^ "Silent Theory - Fragile Minds [Official Music Video - Extended Mix]" – via www.youtube.com.

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