Origin Shonan, Japan Website www.sxixm.com Members MAH, SHOW-HATE, GODRi | Years active 2004–present Record label Sony Music Labels Inc. | |
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Associated acts coldrainHEY SMITHCrossfaithONE OK ROCK Past members KAH (Bass)BUN (Bass)way (Drums) Albums THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE, PANDORA, SEEDS OF HOPE, LiFE and DEATH, LIVING IN PAiN Profiles | ||
SiM (Silence iz Mine) is a Japanese alternative metal band from the Kanagawa Prefecture formed in 2004. The band currently consists of MAH (vocals), SHOW-HATE (guitar), SIN (bass), and GODRi (drums). Their musical style mixes alternative rock, heavy metal, post-hardcore, nu metal, ska, reggae, dub and punkrock with rebellious lyrics and songs with attitude.
Contents
- 20042006 Formation and earlier days
- 20072009 New Formation and Silence iz Mine
- 20102012 SEEDS OF HOPE
- 20132015 PANDORA
- 2016present THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE
- Band members
- Songs
- References
2004–2006: Formation and earlier days
SiM was founded by MAH on March 11, 2004 in Shonan, Japan. The band consisted of MAH on vocals and guitar, KAH on bass guitar, and way on drums. At the beginning of the formation, they called the three piece band as "Silence iz Mine" (the current band's name is an abbreviation for it).
In 2006, SHOW-HATE joined and picking up guitar. KAH left the band then BUN joined on bass until 2008.
2007–2009: New Formation and Silence iz Mine
In 2008, the band released their first full album entitled "Silence iz Mine". In the same year, they performed for the first time in Kyoto.
In 2009, way left the band then SIN and GODRi joined the band. SIN picking up bass while GODRi took way's place on drums.
2010–2012: SEEDS OF HOPE
In 2010, the band released their single "ANTHEM" under Tower Records label and did their tour. During the tour, SHOW-HATE collapsed with cerebral infarction that caused the sudden tour canceled. While waiting for recovery, ONO-SHiT followed as a support member on guitar. On October 6, 2010, the band's first mini album "LIVING IN PAiN" released.
In 2011, their second full album "SEEDS OF HOPE" was released.
On May 2, 2012, the band released their second mini album "LiFE and DEATH". In this year, they performed for the first time at SUMMER SONIC Fest 2012.
2013–2015: PANDORA
In 2013, they joined "MONSTER ENERGY OUTBURN TOUR 2013" with coldrain. The band moved to Universal Music Japan and made a major debut with single "EViLS" on April 3, 2013. On October 23, they released the first album "PANDORA" since their major debut, and peaked at fifth in the Oricon weekly chart.
In 2014, the band held an one-man performance at Shinkiba STUDIO COAST. Their third mini album "i AGAINST i" was released.
On November 4, 2015, SiM performed at Nippon Budokan, which was "the first and last". Tickets were sold out.
2016–present: THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE
On April 6, 2016, the band's fourth album "THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE" released. Along with that, a tour was also held. On May 6, 2016, they appeared on Fuji TV series "HEY! HEY! NEO!" with "MAKE ME DEAD!". This was their first appearance on the terrestrial music program.
On May 11, 2016, SiM released the live DVD "WHO SAYS WE CAN NOT" for the first and last Nippon Budokan performance. On May 23, the video work "WHO SAYS WE CAN NOT" ranked fourth in the Oricon weekly DVD chart and fifth in the Blu-ray chart.
On September 25, 2016, SiM performed for the first time in the USA as a part of the Ozzfest meets Knotfest.
On October 16, the final performance of the tour "SiM THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE TOUR 2016 GRAND FiNAL DEAD MAN WALKiNG" held at the Yokohama Arena.
On February 22, 2017, SiM performed as opening act on "2017 ONE OK ROCK Ambitions Japan Tour" at Wakayama Big Whale.
Band members
Songs
KiLLiNG MESEEDS OF HOPE · 2011
Blah Blah BlahPANDORA · 2013
MAKE ME DEAD!THE BEAUTiFUL PEOPLE · 2016