This page will contain discussion groups about One Minute Silence, as they become available.One Minute SilenceOne Minute Silence were a four-piece band that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry, guitarist Massimo Fiocco, drummer Eddie Stratton and bassist Glen Diani. The band announced its split after eight years in a press release dated October 21, 2003. Although they claimed not to be a "political band" -- they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say -- the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist. BiographyThe band came together in the early 1990s as Irish vocalist Brian Barry got together with guitarist Chris Ignatiou under the name "Near Death Experience". After working with various rhythm sections, they settled with Glen Diani on bass and Eddie Stratton on drums. The band was forced to change its name because of an American group who shared it, and so they became One Minute Silence. That name, originally intended to be that of a song, was chosen to parody the practice of having a one minute silence as a mark of respect when someone considered "important or well respected" dies. The band felt that that respect was often "misplaced".[1] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/omsfaq.html#1) The band signed a record deal with Big Cat Records in 1997, and released Available In All Colours the following year. Buy Now... Saved Later followed in 2000 after an amicable split with Ignatiou, who was replaced by Massimo, known as Massy. This, their second album, represented a noticeable step in the band's musical progression: the record's production quality and style differed from their debut, for which they had used a hip-hop producer. Buy Now... sounded more like a metal album. After circulating a three track demo and signing a deal with Taste Media, the band started recording sessions for their third album in the autumn of 2002. From live performances and both live and studio recordings, the new material was obviously a further progression; the group was experimenting with various time signatures, such as 7/4, and was using more melody and a greater variation in song structure. A single, "We Bounce", was released on March 31st 2003, with a third album, titled One Lie Fits All, following on July 7 2003. According to oneminutesilence.com (http://www.oneminutesilence.com), "[t]his name continues the pattern of manipulating well known marketing slogans in order to present a political statement."[2] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/newalbum.html) One Lie Fits All showed a new direction for band. Yap's rapping gave way to much more singing on tracks like "Price Of The King's Ticket". There are still the thunderous live songs like "We Bounce" and "I Wear My Skin". Between these releases, One Minute Silence had toured extensively, though the latest tour had to be cancelled. The group's following comes largely from their energetic live shows -- they have been voted Best British Live Act in Kerrang!. More recently Yap has been following his spoken word career, succeeding on breaking onto Radio 4's "Spoken Word". However, in a statement released in October 2003, the band announced their split:
ToursThe band have played in support of:
The following groups have played on the bill of One Minute Silence' headlining tours:
Discography
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The following groups have played on the bill of One Minute Silence' headlining tours:. Following the completion of the tour, Porno for Pyros went their separate ways. The band have played in support of:. Other than being a sure crowd-pleaser, in retrospect it seems like a foreshadowing of the later Jane's Addiction reunion efforts. However, in a statement released in October 2003, the band announced their split:. It's interesting to note that on several tour stops, Porno for Pyros played Mountain Song, a popular Jane's tune. More recently Yap has been following his spoken word career, succeeding on breaking onto Radio 4's "Spoken Word". The band again set forth on a heavy touring schedule. The group's following comes largely from their energetic live shows -- they have been voted Best British Live Act in Kerrang!. The album also featured the post-Jane's reunion of Farell with guitarist Dave Navarro, who made a guest appearance on Freeway. Between these releases, One Minute Silence had toured extensively, though the latest tour had to be cancelled. Ex-Minutemen bassist Mike Watt was brought in to finish up the album tracks, and join the band on tour. There are still the thunderous live songs like "We Bounce" and "I Wear My Skin". For their follow up album, Good God's Urge, bass player Le Noble left the band after completing the lion's share of the bass tracks. Yap's rapping gave way to much more singing on tracks like "Price Of The King's Ticket". Unlike the relatively straight-ahead rock shows that were the hallmark of live Jane's Addiction, Porno for Pyros live shows relied heavily on props, extras, and special effects (including, but not limited to pyrotechnics). One Lie Fits All showed a new direction for band. Following the album's release, Porno for Pyros continued a heavy touring schedule. According to oneminutesilence.com (http://www.oneminutesilence.com), "[t]his name continues the pattern of manipulating well known marketing slogans in order to present a political statement."[2] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/newalbum.html). The video for the album's first single Pets received heavy airplay on MTV. A single, "We Bounce", was released on March 31st 2003, with a third album, titled One Lie Fits All, following on July 7 2003. Reaction to the album was mixed, with some fans ecstatic, and others disappointed. From live performances and both live and studio recordings, the new material was obviously a further progression; the group was experimenting with various time signatures, such as 7/4, and was using more melody and a greater variation in song structure. By the time their debut album was released in 1993, the anticipation surrounding the project was enough to briefly drive the album to the #1 position on the Billboard top 20 list. After circulating a three track demo and signing a deal with Taste Media, the band started recording sessions for their third album in the autumn of 2002. Following the demise of the extremely successful Jane's Addiction project, frontman Perry Farrell and drummer Stephen Perkins formed Porno for Pyros after acquiring guitarist Peter DiStefano and bass player Martin Le Noble. Prior to releasing their eponymous first album, Porno for Pyros (named after the orgy of destruction that was the Los Angeles/Rodney King riots) embarked on a nation-wide tour to support their new band. Buy Now... sounded more like a metal album. Porno for Pyros is a US musical group and was Perry Farrell's and Stephen Perkins' next project after their former band Jane's Addiction. This, their second album, represented a noticeable step in the band's musical progression: the record's production quality and style differed from their debut, for which they had used a hip-hop producer. Good God's Urge (1996). Saved Later followed in 2000 after an amicable split with Ignatiou, who was replaced by Massimo, known as Massy. Porno for Pyros (1993). Buy Now.. The band signed a record deal with Big Cat Records in 1997, and released Available In All Colours the following year. The band felt that that respect was often "misplaced".[1] (http://www.oneminutesilence.com/omsfaq.html#1). That name, originally intended to be that of a song, was chosen to parody the practice of having a one minute silence as a mark of respect when someone considered "important or well respected" dies. The band was forced to change its name because of an American group who shared it, and so they became One Minute Silence. After working with various rhythm sections, they settled with Glen Diani on bass and Eddie Stratton on drums. The band came together in the early 1990s as Irish vocalist Brian Barry got together with guitarist Chris Ignatiou under the name "Near Death Experience". Although they claimed not to be a "political band" -- they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say -- the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist. The band announced its split after eight years in a press release dated October 21, 2003. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry, guitarist Massimo Fiocco, drummer Eddie Stratton and bassist Glen Diani. One Minute Silence were a four-piece band that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap. One Lie Fits All, 2003 album, Taste Media. "We Bounce", 2003 single, Taste Media. Revolution EP, 2003, Taste Media. "Fish Out Of Water", 2001 single, V2 Records. Saved Later, 2000 album, V2 Records
Buy Now.. "Stuck Between A Rock And A White Face", single, Big Cat Records. Available in All Colours, 1998 album,
Big Cat Records
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