End Of Silence

Artist: Red
Label: Essential Records
Released: 2006/2016
Type: Full-Length
Version: Reissue/10th Anniversary Edition
Rating: This album has not yet been rated.

Buy this album at amazon.com


End of Silence is the debut album by the Christian alternative metal band Red, released on June 6, 2006. According to Billboard, the album made it up to position 194 on its top 200 album chart. This is the only Red album to feature drummer Hayden Lamb.
Guitarist Jasen Rauch explained that "Breathe Into Me" is about "'falling,' finally reaching the end of our rope, where we realize at last ... we need God."
The album was nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards.
In 2007, the album won a Dove Award for Rock Album of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards. It was also nominated for a Grammy for Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album at the 49th Grammy Awards. RIAA has certified "Breathe into Me" Gold.
June 3, 2016, End of Silence was re-released as a deluxe edition to commemorate its tenth anniversary. It contains a new song, "If I Break", a song already cut but left off the original album, an instrumental demo titled "Circles", and other bonus content. Red celebrated the release with an anniversary tour which marked the return to performing songs from the album after a long time, playing smaller venues, and using older instruments.

Lineup

Michael Barnes - Lead Vocals
Anthony Armstrong - Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals
Jasen Rauch (Breaking Benjamin) - Lead Guitar
Randy Armstrong - Bass/Piano/Backing Vocals


Guests

Anthony LaMarchina - Cello
Matt Walker - Cello
Bernie Herms - Composer/Performer/Piano/String Arrangements
Andrew Hendrix - Drums
Steve Brewster - Drums
Jim Grosjean - Viola
Monisa Angell - Viola
Kristin Wilkinson - Viola
David Angell - Violin
David Davidson - String Arrangements/Violin
Mary Kathryn Van Osdale - Violin
Pamela Sixfin - Violin


Wanna Be DEADer?

If you want to request songs, review albums and songs, register for exclusive contests, and meet some cool friends on our forum... then sign up for our DEAD for Life Membership today! It's absolutely FREE!