If you needed a hardcore punch to the face today, Silence Equals Death has you covered with their latest single “At Peace”. The song is the first single from Silence Equals Death‘s upcoming EP From The Ashes, which is out April 17 and is available for pre-order here.
“The idea of the songs lyrics came from a situation that was a potential near death experience and how I recalled having a total calmness in the moment. I wanted to express that feeling mixed with the outright chaos of every day life and how often people in the moment will chose to end theirs,” said vocalist Scott Earth.
“I feel the dissonant chords bring a sense of anguish and harsh emotion to the song while the pounding drums deliver a punch in the gut. We wanted to bring the listener on a journey with highs and lows culminating with the sense of appreciation near the end. Lyrically I wanted to acknowledge that for many just making it to the next day is a struggle. For the video we wanted to also bring that raw emotion of loss to the viewer. I feel like the idea and final product really captured what we were trying to convey.”
Guitarist Dave Horner: “As someone who came from the metal world, At Peace is a perfect blend of metal aggression with hardcore ethos. It sets the stage and mood for the record as well as our live show. The lyrics, ‘Tomorrow Is Success,’ weigh heavy. As we get older, life and time become more precious and sometimes getting to tomorrow is a challenge. That line alone has given me determination to wake up and attack each day.
“Whether I’m successful those days or not, opportunity is present. This was my first music video and it was an amazing experience! It’s telling a story while showcasing our sound and image. I’m proud of the work this band has put in and glad to have slid into Scott‘s DMs to be part of this. This is so much cooler than sitting behind my computer. Finally, I can’t wait to see people bang their heads and two-step. This is gonna be something…and remember , Silence Equals Death.”
Guitarist Jeff Manion: “For me, ‘At Peace’ doesn’t really feel like just a song it feels more like someone opening up about something personal. It’s not over-the-top dramatic, just honest and kind of heavy in a way that sticks with you. The music holds back in a good way. Instead of going full force the whole time, it gives everything room to breathe.
“There’s space between the notes, and that space says just as much as the lyrics do. The guitars and drums match what the song seems to be about, trying to find some kind of peace, figuring out what that costs, and dealing with the stuff you usually keep to yourself.”
Bassist Carlo D’Amato: “While maintaining the traditional Silence Equals Death sound and style, this single showcases a new chapter for the band, a little more aggressive and a little more angry. We had a blast with the whole video experience at Otterhouse studios in Brooklyn. We’re excited for our fans to hear this song, along with the rest of the EP.”
Drummer Frankie Deangelis: “I haven’t been part of a video shoot in many years and forgot just how much fun it can be. There was a great energy in the room and we went balls out. By the end we knew we’d had something special. We’re really proud of how it came out. The music itself is groovy, heavy and straight in your face mixing old school hardcore beats with newer metal sounds. if you can bounce your head and enjoy it then i am happy.”
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