Relative Silence
Encyclopedia
Relative Silence was a Spanish progressive metal
band from Asturias
formed in 1998 by guitarist Pablo García
and drummer Daniel Cabal, as a result of the metal band Presto
's dissolution.
(bass
) and Javier Fernández (vocals); they all accepted the invitation and the band was formed.
In the middle of 1999 some problems started arising, delaying the fluid progress of the Asturian band. Later in 2002 (Pablo left the band, to be an entire part of the power metal
band WarCry
). Stopping that way their musical production, so they tried to auto-produce an EP
, but they failed.
Later Pablo Garcia returned to the band (But without leaving WarCry
), and they decide to get into the Bunker
musical studios from Asturias
and recorded their first album named Mixture?
, which saw the light in February 2002.
Shortly after the album release some problems arose again, getting to the climax, and even with the idea of a new formation the band finally decided to break up.
, Symphony X
, and Prosec
.
The band has even covered the work of Iron Maiden
:
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
band from Asturias
Asturias
The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain, coextensive with the former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages...
formed in 1998 by guitarist Pablo García
Pablo García (musician)
Pablo García Fernández is a guitarist, for the power metal band WarCry.-Career:Pablo's first contact with a guitar emerges at the age of 16, in the summer of 1993, on a self-taught, and decides to dedicate most of his time to that instrument. Leading him to form his first band with some friends...
and drummer Daniel Cabal, as a result of the metal band Presto
Presto
-As a common word:* An incantation or interjection used by some stage magicians* A musical score marking indicating a fast tempo* An exclamation to mean: [to be completed] right away, instantly, i.e. "magically"-Places:*Presto, Bolivia...
's dissolution.
History
Pablo and Daniel opted for new musical variants, and to create a new band. Months went by, and Helena Pinto was invited to join the band as the keyboardist, same o Aitor Rodrigo PorresAitor Porres
Aitor Rodrigo Porres is a Spanish musician, and is the bassist for the progressive metal band Relative Silence.Born in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Porress started to play bass in a friends' band when he was 17 years old, giving his first concert three months later. About year and a half later he joined his...
(bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
) and Javier Fernández (vocals); they all accepted the invitation and the band was formed.
In the middle of 1999 some problems started arising, delaying the fluid progress of the Asturian band. Later in 2002 (Pablo left the band, to be an entire part of the power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band WarCry
WarCry (band)
WarCry is a Spanish power metal band led by founder, singer, and songwriter Víctor García. Formed in 2001 when García and drummer Alberto Ardines were ejected from Avalanch, the band has since released five studio albums and one live album, with a sixth studio album currently in progress. WarCry...
). Stopping that way their musical production, so they tried to auto-produce an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, but they failed.
Later Pablo Garcia returned to the band (But without leaving WarCry
WarCry (band)
WarCry is a Spanish power metal band led by founder, singer, and songwriter Víctor García. Formed in 2001 when García and drummer Alberto Ardines were ejected from Avalanch, the band has since released five studio albums and one live album, with a sixth studio album currently in progress. WarCry...
), and they decide to get into the Bunker
Bunker
A military bunker is a hardened shelter, often buried partly or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks...
musical studios from Asturias
Asturias
The Principality of Asturias is an autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain, coextensive with the former Kingdom of Asturias in the Middle Ages...
and recorded their first album named Mixture?
Mixture?
Mixture? is the first studio album by the Progressive metal band Relative Silence, which was released in 2002.-Personnel:* Javier Fernández - vocals* Pablo García - guitars* Helena Pinto - keyboard* Aitor Porres - bass* Daniel Cabal - drums...
, which saw the light in February 2002.
Shortly after the album release some problems arose again, getting to the climax, and even with the idea of a new formation the band finally decided to break up.
Musical style & Covers
Relative Silence denoted influences from Dream TheaterDream Theater
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. They subsequently dropped out of their studies to further concentrate on the band that would...
, Symphony X
Symphony X
Symphony X is an American progressive metal band from Middletown, New Jersey.Founded in 1994 by guitarist Michael Romeo, their albums The Divine Wings of Tragedy and V: The New Mythology Suite have given the band considerable attention within the progressive metal community...
, and Prosec
Prosec
Prosec is the name of an economic program for Mexican companies to help with importation of raw materials from abroad that are not from NAFTA countries.* ProsecProseč is the name of several locations in the Czech Republic:...
.
The band has even covered the work of Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
:
- Seventh Son of a Seventh SonSeventh Son of a Seventh SonSeventh Son of a Seventh Son is the seventh studio album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released in 1988 by EMI in Europe and its sister label Capitol Records in the US...
(First part) - Seventh son of a seventh son (Instrumental part)
Current members
- Pablo García - Guitars
- Javier Fernández - Vocals
- Daniel Cabal - Drums
- Helena Pinto - Keyboards