Silence Equals Death is not here to whisper sweet nothings. They are here to break the floorboards.
The hardcore wrecking crew just dropped their new track “At Peace” in a full-force premiere over at Metal Injection, and let’s be clear this is not “background music while you fold laundry.” This is steel-toe boots to the chest. This is sweat on the ceiling. This is controlled chaos with purpose.
“At Peace” is the kind of track that makes you question whether peace was ever meant to be calm. The guitars grind like machinery chewing through concrete. The drums hit with that primal, rib-rattling authority. And the vocals? Raw. Urgent. No filter. No fluff. Just truth delivered at high velocity.
Silence Equals Death brings that classic hardcore backbone, tight, aggressive, unapologetic but they lace it with modern weight. There’s groove buried in the brutality. There’s intention in the rage. This isn’t noise for the sake of noise. It’s focused fury.
Premiering through Metal Injection only amplifies the impact. When a platform known for spotlighting heavy hitters backs your release, that’s not random. That’s earned.
If you like your hardcore honest, loud, and unafraid to crack ribs metaphorically and spiritually, “At Peace” is mandatory listening. Turn it up. Let it shake the walls. Let it rattle whatever stress you’ve been carrying. Silence Equals Death isn’t asking for attention.
They’re taking it!
Today Silence Equals Death premieres “At Peace” – the first single from their upcoming EP.
“If you needed a hardcore punch to the face today, Silence Equals Death has you covered with their latest single ‘At Peace'”. – Metal Injection
The idea of the songs lyrics came from a situation that was a potential near death experience and how I recalled having a total calmness in the moment. I wanted to express that feeling mixed with the outright chaos of every day life and how often people in the moment will chose to end theirs. I feel the dissonant chords bring a sense of anguish and harsh emotion to the song while the pounding drums deliver a punch in the gut. We wanted to bring the listener on a journey with highs and lows culminating with the sense of appreciation near the end. Lyrically I wanted to acknowledge that for many just making it to the next day is a struggle. For the video we wanted to also bring that raw emotion of loss to the viewer. I feel like the idea and final product really captured what we were trying to convey. – Scott Earth (vocalist)
As someone who came from the metal world, At Peace is a perfect blend of metal aggression with hardcore ethos. It sets the stage and mood for the record as well as our live show. The lyrics, ‘Tomorrow Is Success,’ weigh heavy. As we get older, life and time become more precious and sometimes getting to tomorrow is a challenge. That line alone has given me determination to wake up and attack each day. Whether I’m successful those days or not, opportunity is present. This was my first music video and it was an amazing experience! It’s telling a story while showcasing our sound and image. I’m proud of the work this band has put in and glad to have slid into Scott’s DMs to be part of this. This is so much cooler than sitting behind my computer. Finally, I can’t wait to see people bang their heads and two-step. This is gonna be something…and remember , Silence Equals Death. – Dave Horner (guitarist)
For me, ‘At Peace’ doesn’t really feel like just a song it feels more like someone opening up about something personal. It’s not over-the-top dramatic, just honest and kind of heavy in a way that sticks with you. The music holds back in a good way. Instead of going full force the whole time, it gives everything room to breathe. There’s space between the notes, and that space says just as much as the lyrics do. The guitars and drums match what the song seems to be about, trying to find some kind of peace, figuring out what that costs, and dealing with the stuff you usually keep to yourself. – Jeff Manion (guitarist)
While maintaining the traditional Silence Equals Death sound and style, this single showcases a new chapter for the band, a little more aggressive and a little more angry. We had a blast with the whole video experience at Otterhouse studios in Brooklyn. We’re excited for our fans to hear this song, along with the rest of the EP. – Carlo D’Amato (bassist)
I haven’t been part of a video shoot in many years and forgot just how much fun it can be. There was a great energy in the room and we went balls out. By the end we knew we’d had something special. We’re really proud of how it came out. The music itself is groovy, heavy and straight in your face mixing old school hardcore beats with newer metal sounds. if you can bounce your head and enjoy it then i am happy. – Frankie Deangelis (drummer)
“Stoked to have the homies from Silence Equals Death on the Albany show with Biohazard. This is how the scene evolves, we feed off of each other’s energy and these guys are out there hustling and making a name for themselves. See you in the pit”. – Evan Seinfeld, Biohazard
From The Ashes EP Drops April 17, 2026
via Upstate Records
+ Limited Edition Exclusive Vinyl Variant @ Creep Records
About SILENCE EQUALS DEATH:
Silence Equals Death is a five piece group of dedicated musicians who have been active in the NJ/NY/MA Hardcore & Punk scenes for over a decade. Members have toured internationally and their music is distributed worldwide.
The phrase “Silence Equals Death” has been used across countless movements, each rooted in the belief that silence in the face of injustice is complicity. The band says “Our interpretation stands alongside those: our voice is one of the most powerful tools we possess. When people unite and speak out together, it becomes a force that can challenge power, expose wrongdoing, and break cycles of ignorance deliberately imposed by those who fear an informed public. We believe every person deserves to be heard. Every perspective matters. No act of oppression should remain hidden in the dark. A voice should fall silent only with its final breath.”
SED continues to push the limits of the genre with out of the box musical and lyrical content.
Silence Equals Death is:
Scott Earth – vocals
Jeff Manion – guitar
Dave Horner – guitar
Carlo D’Amato – bass
Frankie Deangelis – drums
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