A Breach of Silence

Summary

A Breach of Silence is an Australian metalcore[1] band from Brisbane, formed in 2010.[2] They consist of Mat Cosgrove (guitar), Kerrod Dabelstein (guitar), Blair Layt (bass, vocals), Rhys Flannery (lead vocals), and Daniel Trickett (drums). Since formation they have released three albums and toured internationally.

A Breach of Silence
OriginBrisbane, Australia
GenresMetalcore
Years active2010 – present
LabelsEclipse Records
MembersMat Cosgrove
Blair Layt
Rhys Flannery
Kerrod Dabelstein
Daniel Trickett
Past membersCorey Staples
Andrew Cotterell
Websitewww.abreachofsilence.com

History edit

2011-2013: Dead or Alive edit

The band's debut album Dead or Alive was released in Australia in July 2012, and was produced by Fredrik Nordström of Studio Fredman who has also produced bands such as Bring Me the Horizon, Arch Enemy, and In Flames.[3]

In 2012 the band won Best Heavy Song at Q Music Award for the song "Dawn to Rise".[4]

In mid-2013, vocalist Corey Staples was replaced by Rhys Flannery.[5]

On 9 July 2013 the band was signed to U.S.A. record label Eclipse Records,[6] who re-released Dead or Alive on 1 October 2013.[7] In the same month, the band toured Australia with Adept.

2014-2016: The Darkest Road edit

In December 2013, the band enlisted Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd of Studio Fredman to produce their sophomore album, The Darkest Road.[citation needed] It was released worldwide via Eclipse Records on 7 October 2014.[8] The album debuted at #20 on the Australian Independent Record Labels Association 100% Independent Chart.[9] On 8 August 2014 the band announced that Andrew "Stix" Cotterell would be departing the band.[10]

2017: Secrets edit

In February 2017, the band released their third studio album, Secrets.

Band members edit

Current members

  • Mat Cosgrove - guitars (2010–present)
  • Kerrod Dabelstein - guitars (2010–present)
  • Blair Layt - bass, clean vocals (2010–present)
  • Rhys Flannery - unclean vocals (2012–present), clean vocals (2014–present)
  • Michael Gee - drums (2014–present)

Former members

  • Corey Staples - vocals (2010-2012)
  • Andrew Corterell - drums (2010-2014)

Timeline edit

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

Title Details
Dead or Alive
  • Released: July 2012
  • Label: A Breach of Silence
  • Format: CD, digital download
The Darkest Road
Secrets
  • Released: February 2017[12]
  • Label: Eclipse Records (ECLP 9070)
  • Format: CD, digital download

Awards edit

Queensland Music Awards edit

The Queensland Music Awards (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating Queensland, Australia's brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.[13]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2012[14] "Dawn to Rise" Heavy Song of the Year Won

References edit

  1. ^ "A Breach of Silence". Facebook. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  2. ^ "A Breach of Silence band bio". Mannequin Republic. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  3. ^ "Clients". Studio Fredman. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Q Music Awards - 2012". Q Music Awards. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  5. ^ "Lineup Change". Facebook - A Breach of Silence. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  6. ^ "A Breach of Silence signs with Eclipse Records". Blabbermouth.net. 15 July 2013. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Dead or Alive". iTunes. October 2013.
  8. ^ "A Breach of Silence reveal cover art and track listing". AltSounds. Archived from the original on 25 July 2014. Retrieved 5 September 2014.
  9. ^ "100% Independent Albums Chart (week of Oct 13, 2014)". Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Australian Independent Record Labels Association. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  10. ^ "A Breach of Silence (verified page)". Facebook. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  11. ^ "The Darkest Road (DD)". Apple Music. October 2014. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Secrets (DD)". Apple Music. February 2017. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  13. ^ "About the Queensland Music Awards". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Past Winners 2012". Queensland Music Awards. Retrieved 25 March 2021.