Breakout Pittsburgh metal band 156/SILENCE have debuted a new single, ‘Wants I Need‘ featuring Craig Owens (D.R.U.G.S.), from their highly anticipated album, People Watching, that’s out September 13th from SharpTone Records.
Massive riffs and pummeling rhythm rip and roar over waves of atmospheric synth and piano while blissful melodies and purging clean vocals counterbalance the ferociousness on 4+ minute song. Another stellar delivery from one of melodic-metal’s next giants.
Commenting on the song, vocalist Jack Murray says:
“The title pretty much explains the gist of it all. Wants turn to needs and needs seem to dwindle. Priorities lessen and feelings of envy and loss tend to engulf some people. Craig absolutely nailed the feature just as we expected him to and before we even asked for it. Craigathan rules.”
Guitarist Jimmy Howell adds:
“I think ‘Wants I Need’ is a very surprising song for us. The song is punishingly heavy through but then makes way for a climax that leans more into the emotional side of our band as opposed to just trying to be as heavy as possible. We’re incredibly grateful to have Craig as a part of our album and we hope to collaborate more in the future.“
Pre-Order/Pre-Save People Watching: https://156silence.bfan.link/people-watching
Produced by Jonathan Dolese (D.R.U.G.S, Cane Hill), 156/SILENCE’s 4th album is an alternative metal behemoth, featuring 14 tracks of chaos and fury..
| People Watching Tracklist: 1. Character Development (Cold Start) 2. Target Acquired 3. Sleep Spikes 4. Better Written Villain 5. Product Placement 6. Blood Loss (ft. Carson Pace) 7. Wants I Need (ft. Craig Owens) 8. Funeral Arrangements 9. Unreasonable Doubt 10. People Watching 11. Change Agent (ft. Trae Roberts) 12. Intravenous 13. Terms and Conditions 14. Healing Process (Leave of Absence) |
The band recently said of the record:
“People Watching is the culmination of the last 9 years of 156. From the very beginning of the band we set the goal to push ourselves and make sure no two records we put out ever sound the same. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve created, this album has been a long time coming. Welcome to the new era of 156.”
Watch the band’s videos for previously released singles from People Watching below.
‘Unreasonable Doubt‘ Lyric Video – https://youtu.be/0ai45cGSPYs
‘Better Written Villain‘ Music Video – https://youtu.be/Il7wqxtIOK0?si=5iREvvL3-JUZrht0
156/SILENCE will support the new record this fall with a monster North American tour with Signs of the Swarm, Cane Hill and Ov Sulfur. Tickets are on sale now here.
156/SILENCE Lineup:
Jack Murray: Vocals
Jimmy Howell: Guitar
Ryan Wilkinson: Guitar / Vocals
Kyle O’Connell: Drums
Lukas Booker: Bass