The Story
Arising from the thriving music scene of Stockholm,
Sweden, Silent Call trace their lineage to the year 1990, when founding members
Daniel Ekholm and Patrik Törnblom met through a common friend. Realizing their shared
passion and strong melodic influence,they formed what
became the chief driving force and songwriting effort behind Silent Call's sound, which
can be compared to many of the leading bands in today's' genre.
In 2006, Silent Call was joined by progressive metal
drummer powerhouse Mikael Kvist (Elsesphere, Fate), and the lineup was soon expanded
with the acquisitionbass talent Tobbe Moen (Red Fun, OZ, Creozoth).
The singer's slot was finally filled in September of 2006 with the addition of
ex-Seventh Wonder and Elsesphere vocalist Andi Kravljaca. After the completion of the
lineup, things happened very quickly for Silent Call. The band's debut 4-track demo
"Divided," released in January of 2007,
showcased the band's new direction and lineup, and was promptly picked up by UK label
Escape Music.
Silent Call's debut album, "Creations From A Chosen Path",
released in August 2008, featured 13 tracks of powerful melodic metal, with guest
appearances by the likes of Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, Brazen Abbot) on vocals and
Daniel Flores (Mind's Eye, Murder of My Sweet) on drums.
The album was mixed and mastered at JM Studios by famed studio man Martin Kronlund
(Hammerfall). Received extremely well by the press,
"Creations From A Chosen Path" has been hailed as one of the best metal albums of 2008
by several European magazines.
During the winter of 2009, Silent Call began recording
their follow-up album, "Greed". Once again mixed and mastered by Martin Kronlund,
and this time featuring artwork by Progart genius Mattias Noren, "Greed"'s 11 tracks
explore heavier and more complex musical ground,
showcasing Silent Call at their thus far most progressive, and most aggressive...
Silent Call had to pull off something special if they were
to continue on the lines of surpassing their debut and "Greed" has done just that.
This follow-up release is a fine example of what fantastic progressive metal should
actually sound like!
With songs like "Every Day", "All that might be" and "When the Angels Call your name"
Silent Call seem to effortlessly produce top class music with all the hallmarks of being
overnight sensations.
Crisp guitar work, a plethora of keyboards and great lead vocals are all to be found
here.
Silent Call need be silent no more..
