Silent Voices (band)

Silent Voices is a Finnish progressive metal band from Kokkola, Finland.[1][2] It was formed in 1995 by Henrik Klingenberg (keyboards), Pasi Kauppinen (bass), Timo Kauppinen (guitars), and Jukka-Pekka Koivisto (drums). A few years after their formation, the lineup saw the addition of Michael Henneken on vocals, who left in 2006. In September 2013, the band announced that their new singer was Teemu Koskela (Winterborn),[3] and in May 2014 founding member Jukka-Pekka Koivisto left and was replaced with Jani "Hurtsi" Hurula (Isänta Meidän).[4]

Silent Voices
OriginKokkola, Finland
GenresProgressive metal
Years active1995–present
LabelsInner Wound Recordings
Associated actsSonata Arctica, Winterborn, Requiem, Mental Care Foundation, Isäntä Meidän
WebsiteSilent Voices

The band has published an EP (with Klingenberg on vocals) and four studio albums,[5][6] and are currently in the process of promoting their fourth[7] and are touring whenever possible.[8][9][10]

Their latest album Reveal The Change was released on November 29, 2013 in Europe and December 03 in North America.[11]

Band members

Current members
  • Timo Kauppinen – guitars (1995–present)
  • Pasi Kauppinen – bass (1995–present)
  • Jani "Hurtsi" Hurula – drums (2014–present)
  • Henrik Klingenberg – keyboards (1995–present)
  • Teemu Koskela – vocals (2013–present)

Former Members
  • Michael Henneken – vocals (1997–2006)
  • Jukka-Pekka Koivisto – drums (1995–2014)

Discography
  • Nothing Lasts Forever (EP) (1997)
  • Chapters of Tragedy (2002)
  • Infernal (2004)
  • Building Up the Apathy (2006)
  • Reveal the Change (2013)

References
  1. Silent Voices at Metal From Finland
  2. Silent Voices at Encyclopaedia Metallum
  3. Soundscape Magazine: Teemu Koskela Joins Silent Voices
  4. Soundscape Magazine: Silent Voices Announce New Drummer
  5. Rock Reviews: Bringing Up The Apathy
  6. Infernal reviews at Encyclopaedia Metallum
  7. New SILENT VOICES album details unveiled
  8. SONATA ARCTICA Keyboardist Confirms UK Mini-Tour With SILENT VOICES
  9. Soundscape Magazine: Silent Voices in Bogiez, Cardiff
  10. Soundscape Magazine: Interview with Silent Voices in Cardiff
  11. Soundscape Magazine: Silent Voices Announce New Album



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