Silent Civilian
Formed: 2005
From:
Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Silent Civilian News
Below is our complete Silent Civilian news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Silent Civilian (Ex-Spineshank) Premiere New Track
Silent Civilian - featuring ex-Spineshank frontman Jonny Santos , guitarist/vocalist Matt Bredemeier, bassist Robbie Young and drummer Alex Morgan - return after 12 years of silence with the premiere of their new single titled “My Addiction“.
Theadvance track is taken from the group's upcoming album “The Reckoning“, which will see a release in early 2023. Santos oversaw the production, mixing and mastering duties for that record.
Explains Santos: More...
Silent Civilian Tour Still On
Silent Civilian recently announced that the band's van had been stolen, and the group has now issued the following update about still heading out on tour:
"Also, just to clear up any confusion, our van situation will not affect this tour. If we have to rent a van, we will. We are just partial to the one we OWN!!!
"So whoever is spreading rumours that we are canceling due to the van situation, can you please stop? We have no intention on canceling and everything is moving forward as it should. 3 more days!"
You can find Silent Civilian's upcoming tour dates via the band's Facebook profile.
Silent Civilian's Van Missing
Silent Civilian has issued the following announcement about the band's van going missing:
"ATTENTION ALL VEGAS FANS AND UTAH FANS!!!!! Our van is missing. The individual who has it is a vegas resident with ties to Ogden Utah. If you see our van please contact us immediately via message on Facebook.
"I am looking for a current pic of the van and will post it as soon as I find it. It is a 1996 Chevy 20 conversion van. It has Virginia license plates and is Gold in color. It has a huge Dogtown sticker on either side of the van.
"It is very important that we recover this van as we are leaving on tour next week. We will compensate whoever helps in a successful recovery of this van with a reward. Thanx, Van-less Civilian."
Silent Civilian Announces New Tour Dates
Silent Civilian has revealed the dates for its forthcoming tour of the United States. You can view the full list of dates, cities and venues below:
03/17 Corpus Christi, TX – Theo’s
03/18 San Antonio, TX – Zombies
03/19 Temple, TX – Lone Star Sports Bar
03/22 Houston, TX – Greens Parkway
03/25 Raleigh, NC – Southland Ballroom
03/27 Springfield, VA – Jaxx
03/29 Trenton, NJ – The Backstage @ Championship Bar
03/30 Baltimore, MD – Sonar
03/31 Cleveland, OH – Peabody’s
04/01 Detroit, MI – The Hayloft
04/02 Sandusky, OH – The Underground
04/03 Mounds View, MN – Roberts Off 10
04/05 Fargo, ND – The Nestor Tavern
04/06 Des Moines, IA – The House Of Bricks
04/07 Ottawa, IL – Luciana’s
04/08 Kansas City, MO – Damage Control
04/09 Oklahoma City, OK – Bricktown Live
04/10 Wichita, KS – The Lizard Lounge
04/12 Salt Lake City, UT – Club Vegas
04/14 Los Angeles, CA – The Whisky A Go Go
04/16 Phoenix, AZ – Joe’s Grotto
Silent Civilian Parts Ways With Guitarist
Dave Delacruz, former Silent Civilian guitarist, has issued the following statement in regards to his departure from Silent Civilian:
"As much as it was a difficult decision, it was the right decision. We made some great music and I was very happy to contribute to writing 50% percent of 'Ghost Stories'. I will now be putting all of my attention to my Orange County, California-based band Unveil The Strength, Unveil The Strength is a much more 'melodic' band in a sense. It's a bit slower at times but has its fast, dark, and heavy side with blistering guitar work. Every song tells a story in which most can relate to.
"We currently have been recording the debut from our home studio and it has been getting more and more attention since we've started putting out songs.
"We are very excited to see what the future has in store for us.
"You can check out the music and studio video [on Myspace].
"I hope you all enjoy it and I will be sure to see you on the road sooner than later!"
You can check out the official Myspace page at this location.
Emmure Added To TMT Metal Fest
Emmure has now been confirmed to play the upcoming TMT metal festival, which takes place from September 24th - 26th, 2010 in Middletown, New York. Emmure will be performing on the 25th. The list of confirmed bands so far includes Mushroomhead, Silent Civilian, Tantric, Steel Kingdom, Uncaged, Diecast, Goatwhore, Suffocation, Otep, Winds of Plague, Carnifex, and more.
The Autumn Offering Post Lyrics from New Album
Metalcore band The Autumn Offering have posted the lyrics to the song "Born Dead," which is off the band's upcoming self-titled full-length. You can check out "Born Dead" on the band's MySpace music player. The album hits stores August 31 through Victory Records and features two new members: guitarist Jesse Nunn (Silent Civilian, Scum of the Earth) who replaced Matt Johnson, and bassist Carl Bensley who replaced Mike Poggione.
"Born Dead" Lyrics:
Cold silence grips me
The life-giving womb a grave
Breathe embryonic poison
Takes my breath away
Shadows engulf this day in black
For one such as I born to his death
My blood of life the venom
Forever wear it's stain More...
Kittie Announces More Shows With DevilDriver
Kittie has announced more upcoming tour dates with Devil Driver as well as additional headlining dates with Silent Civilian. The currently announced dates are as follows:
8/25 2010 Eleanor Rigby's Jermyn, PA
8/26 2010 The London Musical Hall Lounge London, ON, CANADA
8/27 2010 Al Rosa Villa Columbus, OH
9/3 2010 Concrete Street Amphitheater Corpus Christi, TX
9/4 2010 Dos Amigos Odessa, TX
9/7 2010 People's Court Des Moines, IA
9/8 2010 The Rock Maplewood, MN
9/13 2010 Studio Seven Seattle, WA
9/14 2010 Berbati Pan Portland, Oregon
9/15 2010 Boardwalk Orangevale, California
Headlining shows with Silent Civilian:
9/21 2010 Blue Goat Salina, Kansas
9/22 2010 Knickerbocker Lincoln, NE
9/23 2010 Spicoli's Waterloo, Iowa
9/25 2010 Ground Zero Traverse City, MI
Silent Civilian Planning Haunting The Masses Tour
Silent Civilian has announced an upcoming fall headlining run dubbed the “Haunting The Masses Tour” with The Autumn Offering and Destrophy as support. The trek kicks off on August 27th and ends on September 29th and also marks the group’s first official headliner in support of the new album, "Ghost Stories."
Guitarist/vocalist Jonny Santos commented: “I want to say that the ‘Fear Campaign’ tour was amazing! I am very proud and privileged to have been part of such an amazing metal tour. I want to thank Dino, Burt, Gene and Byron for allowing us to be on the tour. It was absolutely an amazing experience. I've had the pleasure of touring with FF in the past several times, and they never disappoint. I also want to thank all of the Prong guys for being super cool and amazing every night, as well as our very new, good friends in Thy Will Be Done.
"Those guys are awesome and heavy as balls. We had the pleasure of supporting All That Remains for five dates of this tour and that was just as amazing. They are some of the most genuine people I’ve ever had the pleasure of sharing the stage with. Plus we got fuckin’ hammered with them every night. They know how to party. I really want to thank all of the fans for coming out to support ALL of the bands. You guys make it possible for metal to continue on. Overall, the tour was a complete success and will have a place in my heart forever. More...
Fear Factory To Stream Saturday's Concert
TheRaveLive.com will present a free live webcast from Fear Factory on Saturday, May 29th. The broadcast will begin at 8:30pm ET / 7:30pm CT / 5:30pm PT / 12:30am GMT, and is scheduled to also include sets from Prong, Silent Civilian, and Thy Will Be Done as part of the Fear Campaign Tour. Fear Factory is currently touring in support of their latest full-length, "Mechanize," which was released via Candlelight Records. The live stream can be found at this location (registration is required).
Fear Factory Upates Tour Schedule
Candlelight Records today confirms three more in-store/meet-and-greets as part of Fear Factory's ongoing Fear Campaign American Tour 2010. All four members of the band will be available to meet with fans at Magnolia Thunderpussy in Columbus, Ohio on May 30, Digital Ferret Records in Philadelphia on June 6, and Vintage Vinyl Records in Fords, New Jersey on June 10.
Fear Factory, currently on tour supporting their latest album "Mechanize," had a brief scare earlier this week when their tour bus nearly went off road while in route to Boise, Idaho. Luckily no one was injured and the band made their show at Knitting Factory Concert House without much delay. Guitarist Dino Cazares says, “We were on our way to Boise for a day off when about 8:45am our bus driver fell asleep at the wheel. He swerved to the opposite side of the road. Most of us woke up when we felt the bus on the rumble strips and then the dirt. He woke up in time to swerve back onto our side of the road and pull over.” Continuing he notes, “thank god there was no on coming cars or 18-wheelers on the road. Everyone is fine just a little nervous.”
The upcoming Fear Factory tour dates are as follows: More...
Silent Civilian To Tour With Fear Factory
Silent Civilian is set to kick off a touring cycle for the new album "Ghost Stories" on May 16th with Fear Factory, Prong, and Thy Will Be Done. The trek will take the band cross country and fans can expect to hear songs from the new album, which is set for a May 18th release through Mediaskare Records. The new songs "Atonement" and "Victim of Fear" are also currently available for streaming via the Silent Civilian MySpace page.
Jonny Santos (vocals, guitars) comments: “I am very excited to be a part of this tour. Not only has FF been one of my all-time favorite bands, but they have been like family to me over the years, especially Dino. He is like my metal Dad, and had a lot to do with the start of my career back in the early SS days. He gave me my first U.S. and European tours and basically taught me how to survive on the road, as well as proper tour etiquette. This tour couldn’t have come to us at a better time, since our record comes out 5/18 and the tour starts two days before that. It will allow us to sell the record at our merch booth and give the fans an opportunity to meet the band and get a CD signed.
“We have always been a band that tries to stay close to our fans and interact with them as much as possible. I also feel that this tour will open us up to a lot of fans who have never heard of us and push the SC name out there a little more. I have to say I’m just as excited to tour with Prong. I was a huge fan of them as well when I was a kid. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone in Thy Will Be Done and predicting this tour to be an all around success! We are going to play a lot of new material live, and plan on crushing the fans every night. This is gonna be one brutal fucking tour, and I am very honored to be a part of the ‘Fear Campaign.’ I will see all you guys out there on the road.”
Silent Civilian's upcoming tour dates are as follows: More...
Silent Civilian Posts New Music Video Online
SILENT CIVILIAN has announced that their new album "Ghost Stories" will be released on May 18th. they have also posted their new video for “Last One Standing,” on their newly revamped MySpace page. The video was shot by director Scott Hansen (A Day To Remember, Alesana, A Skylit Drive, Carnifex). The band has also posted the new track, “Atonement,” on their MySpace page.
Watch the video below:
Silent Civilian Posts New Song Online
SILENT CIVILIAN's new album, "Ghost Stories," is set for a May 18th release and the band has teamed up exclusively with Revolver Magazine to present the worldwide debut of the track “Atonement.” Check it out here.
Jonny Santos (vocals) describes the meaning behind the track, “The song ‘Atonement’ is basically about being cast away by someone you respect, love and hold in high regards. Lost loyalty, yet still holding on to what was once true. I was lyrically inspired by someone whom I loved and adored, but whom was too swayed by the next door neighbor’s lawn instead of watering their own. People need to think twice before making decisions they will regret for years to come. We play the song live and it has been met with nothing but praise. It’s a combination of tragedy and violence. It differs from the rest of the album in the sense of being more of melodic, yet shows how the band has grown adhering to no boundaries. This is atonement.”
Silent Civilian Completes New Record
Silent Civilian has issued the following update:
"For starters, the record IS DONE! FINALLY! We will be mixing and mastering it this month and it will be out early 2010. We are sorry for the wait, but we guarantee it is worth it. We worked very hard on this record for you guys. We also re-entered a new record deal with Mediaskare/Century media records for three more albums, so you know that we aren't going anywhere for a while. If you get a chance please go over to myspace.com/mediaskare and check out some of the other brutal bands on the label. We recorded 15 songs for this record, 10 to 12 of which will make the record. We shot a video for "The Last One Standing", directed by Scott Hansen, that is fucking amazing!!! We will post a trailer for it very soon..." More...
Silent Civilian Begins Recording New Album
Silent Civilian, the band led by Spineshank vocalist Jonny Santos, has begun recording their second studio album, which is expected to be released next year through Century Media Records.
Santos explains: "Getting back into the studio to record the 2nd Silent Civilian record is very exciting. I felt that the first record was a success and feel very fortunate to be able to do it again. It has been a few years of hard touring and after a much needed vacation the batteries are charged and we are back in full force. Tracking a record like this is not an easy task and I will never get used to the endless hours of what goes into making one, but the magic that happens during the process is amazing. I believe that as much as you prepare for a record, a good 50% of what makes that record so special, happens in the studio. Silent Civilian has finally come of age in my eyes, stepping out from behind the shadow of my other band Spineshank. It is now perceived as its own entity by our fans and not seen as merely a ‘side project.’ The delay of this record was also due to my reunion with Spineshank, so needless to say, I have been super busy.
"Musically, this record is very different from the last, but evolution is the key to longevity in my eyes. I believe we are making a record that will retain what is the main essence of SC, but maturing greatly pushing forward. Having another guitar player contribute more to this record as opposed to the last, in which I wrote 90% of the music, is a plus. This record is also much more violent than the last and will be less produced in the sense that I am really trying to capture the elements of a ‘live’ thrash metal band on tape. There is not much room to breathe with this one, and I want to sonically beat the shit out of the listener without losing their interest. Dynamically, it will be a roller coaster of beatings and abuse! Don't get me wrong, we will still have very melodic moments as well, because melody has always been a strong part of metal. I am going with a lot of very traditional thrash metal riffs, because I don't really listen to very many newer bands out of fear that I will be influenced into sounding like the band of the week. I would rather be influenced by the bands that pioneered this genre of music (Testament, Exodus, Kreator, Death Angel (my favorite), Forbidden, etc) I promise that this new Silent Civilian disc is going to rip your fucking face off.
"We also leave on a massive North American headlining run on August 24th, which I can’t wait for. I love touring and it's been a year and a half since we've been on the road. With new bassist Shaun Fieler and guitarist Dave De La Cruz returning to the band, I believe we will have an extremely dynamic and solid live show. Dave is playing better than ever and Shaun is just an amazing musician all around. He is a great singer as well, which is good when it comes to doing harmonies live. We will be hitting every major U.S. market, so head over to our MySpace page for dates. As far as setlists are concerned, we will be playing about 4-5 new songs during our set in support of the new release. In the meantime, we have posted demo versions of the new songs on our page for the fans to listen to. We will also be posting video blogs of us in the studio to kind of give the fans an inside look at Silent Civilian and the progression of the record. We look forward to seeing you all soon."
The bands tour dates are as follows: More...
Silent Civilian To Release New Album In October
Silent Civilian, the band fronted by Spineshank vocalist Jonny Santos, will be releasing a brand new studio album this year entitled, "Ghost Stories." To help get fans ready for the release, the band has posted a new song on their official Myspace entitled, "The Last One Standing." You can check it out here.
Speaking on the song and the album, Santos states: "The Last One Standing’ is, to me, the best representation of what is to come from the next record. I feel it has all the elements of what Silent Civilian is, but also shows where the band is going. It has all the elements needed to be a great S.C. song, but also shows a maturity in the songwriting dept. Lyrically it is an anthem for individuality. Basically it’s a song against anyone who is being controlled by anything - a song that promotes free thinking and non-conformity.
"The record as a whole is very diverse in the sense that the whole band contributed to the writing process this time around, instead of it primarily being Chris and I, like on the last record. I feel that we have got through our growing pains, and the fans will hear that on ‘Ghost Stories’. This record has more of a raw, unpolished vibe to it. I feel it has a very ‘dangerous’ vibe to it, for lack of a better term. It seems like this band only does well under stress and pressure, or flying by the seat of our pants in the face of adversity, and I wanted to capture that feeling in the song writing this time around. It is a brutal record, and that's the bottom line. It will kick your face in repeatedly and that's what Silent Civilian is all about. We are looking forward to being back on tour and seeing our fans again this summer, and we can't wait to put this record out!!!"
Silent Civilian Will Continue
A posting on the official Spineshank Myspace has confirmed that Silent Civilian, the band formed by lead singer after his departure from Spineshank, will not disband. The full post reads as follows:
"You guys are awesome!! the response from you has been amazing, it feels like we never went away. i would love to respond to each of you personally, and i will try to get to that, but i just wanted to answer a few questions that have been coming up a lot. First of all, you dont have to worry about us abandoning our sound, there will be plenty of electronics/loops/synths on this record. Jonny is also singing better than he ever has, so there will be a ton of singing and melody as well. This will definitely be heavier than our previous albums but it will not be all bashing. I can whole heartedly promise you that we will not be trying to be anything we are not. this is simply going to be Spineshank 5 years later. there will be a few new elements but it will be undeniably us (for better or worse!!!)
"As far as Silent Civillian goes, Jonny is obviously concentrating on Spineshank right now, but he does plan on doing another record in the future. Jonny will also be playing some guitar in spineshank from now on, It will give Mike a little bit freedom in a live setting and add a bit more balls to the live show. If you guys have any questions dont hesitate to ask, it may take some time but we will try to get back to each one of you."
Headline News
Spineshank Reunites, Posts New Music Online
Spineshank are now officially back with lead singer Jonny Santos after five years of inactivity. The band have apparantly completed five new songs and plan on writing around 15 more and then heading into the studio to record a new album. The band has posted a brand new song entitled, "Born Conform Repent" online at their official Myspace page.
Drummer Tommy Decker says: "All the bad blood and differences that led to the break up have all been put behind us. It feels right again, were not being pressured to write a single or look a certain way, were doing it because we want to."
Singer Jonny Santos adds: "I think splitting when we did might have been a good decision. We were at a high point in our career, we ended it on our owns terms." More...
Silent Civilian Drummer Departs
Chris Mora has issued the following statement on leaving Silent Civilian.:
"After careful consideration, I have left Silent Civilian. It is extremely tough to leave my brothers, but I feel it is for the best. I would like to thank the Gauntlet for all of the support over these past several years. Also, I wouldn't have all the great pictures and memories without the help of the fans, friends, family, and bands I have toured with. I am very greatful for everything, and can't wait to see all of you very soon.
Chris Mora"
Silent Civilian is currently working on it's sophomore album in Oregon and will be released on Mediaskare Records.