Album: Dead Silence by Billy Talent (2012)
Genre: Punk Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Energetic
Record Label: Warner Bros. Records
Format: Album

Description: Dead Silence is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent (the fourth under the name Billy Talent), set for release on September 11, 2012, and was produced by the band's guitarist Ian D'Sa.
Billy Talent started recording material for Dead Silence on November 25, 2011, and finished in July 2012.
The title and artwork of the album was revealed on the band's Twitter, Facebook and official website on July 11, 2012. The album's first single, "Viking Death March", was released on May 25, 2012 and has so far peaked at #3 on the Canadian rock/alternative charts. The second single "Surprise, Surprise" was released on August 7th, 2012. The artwork for the album was created by popular poster artist, Ken Taylor.
The band released the album on September 4th, 2012 on their SoundCloud account

Artist Background: Billy Talent is a Canadian melodic punk rock band from Toronto. They formed in 1993 with Ben Kowalewicz as the lead vocalist, Ian D'Sa on lead guitar, bassist Jon Gallant and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk. The band existed for almost a decade before mainstream success. The members met and played in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Secondary School under the name Pezz and remained underground in Toronto's indie music scene until 2001. The band renamed itself Billy Talent after running into legal trouble wi... Part of the Mississauga, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Mississauga, Canada music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Punk Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Punk Rock, Rock/Pop, Energetic, 2010s, Album, Warner Bros. Records

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Dead Silence is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Billy Talent (the fourth under the name Billy Talent), set for release on September 11, 2012, and was produced by the band's guitarist Ian D'Sa.
Billy Talent started recording material for Dead Silence on November 25, 2011, and finished in July 2012.
The title and artwork of the album was revealed on the band's Twitter, Facebook and official website on July 11, 2012. The album's first single, "Viking Death March", was released on May 25, 2012 and has so far peaked at #3 on the Canadian rock/alternative charts. The second single "Surprise, Surprise" was released on August 7th, 2012. The artwork for the album was created by popular poster artist, Ken Taylor.
The band released the album on September 4th, 2012 on their SoundCloud account

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