Length 62:11 Release date 23 September 2011 Genres Heavy metal, A cappella | Artist Van Canto Label Napalm Records | |
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Released 23 September 2011 (2011-09-23) Break the Silence
(2011) Dawn of the Brave
(2014) Similar Tribe of Force, Dawn of the Brave, Voices of Fire, Hero, Primo Victoria | ||
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Break the Silence is the fourth studio album by the German a cappella metal band van Canto, released on 23 September 2011. It reached number 23 in the German charts. It features 13 tracks, five of them being covers, and two of them featuring guest artists: Joakim Brodén (from Sabaton) guest appears in his band's cover "Primo Victoria", Marcus Siepen (from Blind Guardian) guest appears on "Spelled in Waters". "A Storm to Come" is their longest song to date, clocking at 9:13, and is also the first episode of "Peer Returns", Van Canto's theatrical a cappella metal adaption of "Peer Gynt".
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Critical reaction
Metal.de rated it 9/10. The Age of Metal called it a "jewel", praising its production and innovation. Metal Storm rated it 8.4/10. Laut.de was less complimentary, suggesting it would be better not to break the silence and calling it "as unnecessary as a goiter".
Personnel
Songs
1If I Die in Battle4:47
2Seller of Souls3:23
3Primo Victoria3:45