They have a definite influence from bands like "System of a Down" and "Drowning Pool", but do have a sound all their own. The way they can change gears without having that (Okay here comes the fast part) sound in the songs is impressive. And there is a good flow with the tracks, because I can't stand when you buy a CD mp3 collection and it sounds like a compilation of different bands.

And Chris has no problem with showing his vocal range following right along with the music from melodies to guttural growls and screams.

I have to say this one was worth the listen.

~Steve Mezo (Alucard Vonhelsinki)



Last summer when I was hanging out with the cast and crew of Deer Crossing, I had the pleasure of meeting Christopher Sean Inlow (aka Slo Frank) and he gave me a copy of his band's debut EP. They are Above the Silence, and they get my seal of approval. The album is full of anger and savage beauty. Highly recommended.

~Lucas Mangum


Above the Silence is currently;

Christopher Inlow - vocals
Justin Wilson - guitar/vocals
Chris Scott - drums
Amit Muntasir - bass
Benjie Rivera - guitar

Christopher Inlow is an award winning performer and vocalist. Born in Washington DC and raised in Northern Virginia, Christopher has been entertaining audiences on stage since the age of 5 and has been performing as a vocalist with bands since he was 15. He joined on with Above the Silence in 2010. Christopher was previously the lead vocalist for SHILL FOR THE MAN, received national recognition with the group 20 oz. Nothing, and with almost no time to spare he filled in as the lead vocalist for the metal group Frown Upon in order for them to fulfill their scheduled performance obligations. 20 oz. Nothing was ranked #1 world wide on MP3.com when the online music explosion take over began and was rank the #1 heavy band in a 130 band Worlds Largest Battle of the Bands in Springfield Virginia. Inlow has spent countless hours on the road performing in various cities up and down the east coast and has shared the stage with known rock bands Chevelle, Coal Chamber, Dave Brockie (of Gwar), Napalm Death, and even Vanilla Ice to name a few. He also performed The National Anthem to open up a Potomac Nationals play off game in 2009. Christopher Inlow is also an actor and has appeared in supporting roles in film, television, on stage, and is a published children's poet. For more information about Christopher Inlow go to www.christopherinlow.com.

Chris Scott has been playing drums since 1995 and is known for his diverse and exciting drumming style. His influences ranging from jazz, to funk, to rock, to metal make him a strong backbone and great addition to the innovative alt-metal group ABOVE THE SILENCE. Chris has played in a number of bands, performing a variety of styles and gained national recognition as the drummer of 20 oz. Nothing in which he also worked with Above the Silence lead singer Christopher Inlow. 20 oz. Nothing was Ranked #1 worldwide on Mp3.com with the song "two" and he was ranked the #1 heavy band of a 130 band battle of the bands in Springfield Virginia. He formed Above the Silence with Chris Rasley and Inlow, has toured the East Coast and appeared on the same bill as Chevelle, Dave Brockie, and Vanilla Ice among others. His "Practice, practice, practice, and when your done practicing- practice some more" Attitude has made him a versatile and admired percussionist.

Justin Wilson is a jazz/rock musician out of Annandale VA and has been a musican in several successful projects such as Llanto, Crisis Point, Bound by Reason,Kat Diva and Heretics and former drummer of GITG. Justin was one of the first guitarist in the early days of ATS and is proud to rejoin the band and make a stand in the days to come.

Benjie Rivera: born on the west coast of Puerto Rico in 1984, Benjie, otherwise known by his well earned stage name "Pocket", began playing guitar in 1997. Heavily inspired by the likes of Dimebag Darrel & Andreas Kisser, he was mostly self taught through books, imitating his heroes & jamming with other musicians. He has played in hardcore & metal bands Ojo Maligno, Inhumane Reality, Eterna Furia & a few other underground sensations. Though metal remains his primary style, he also enjoys grooving to some latin rock & flamenco.


Amit Muntasir started playing guitar in 1998 when he wanted to become a musician in Bangladesh. He started as a guitarist/vocalist for the band Fumes until the band broke up as members went abroad for higher studies. A friend then approached him to play bass guitar for his band. He gladly accepted it and started to play bass guitar and never looked back ever since. He played in a lot of projects until he came to join Icons. He released 4 albums with Icons in Bangladesh and performed in a numerous shows nationwide. Recently he had to move to Washington DC for his work and joined Above the Silence and would like to continue this thrilling journey with the band.