Pittsburgh’s metalcore titans 156/Silence are set to make waves once again with their upcoming album, People Watching, slated for release this coming September via Sharptone Records. With the announcement they have dropped the second single from the album, “Better Written Villain“, which has recently made its live debut. It will also come the second single from the forthcoming record, joining the previously released “Unreasonable Doubt“.
People Watching includes notable collaborations with prominent artists in the hardcore and metalcore scenes. Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys will his unique flair to “Blood Loss“, Craig Owens of Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows will deliver a powerful performance on “Wants I Need“, and Trae Roberts of Mouth for War will lends his distinctive voice to “Change Agent“. Each feature raisies an eyebrow and each contributor has no doubt added their own dynamic flair to the record.
156/Silence have built a solid reputation with previous albums like Undercover Scumbag and Irrational Pull, both of which showcased their knack for combining chaotic, mathcore-inspired structures with hardcore punk aggression. These records have not only cemented their place in the metalcore scene but have also demonstrated their ability to evolve and push the boundaries of their genre.
In anticipation of People Watching, the band has been giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their creative process through a series of vlogs. Documenting the band’s time in the studio, capturing their intense recording sessions, collaborative moments and the passion they bring to their music. These updates have offered fans an intimate glimpse into the making of the album.
People Watching will release September 13th via Sharptone Records, and can be pre-ordered here. The full tracklist and artwork can be viewed below. For a full review of the record and further news on 156/Silence, keep an eye on BoolinTunes.
- Character Development (Cold Start) [3:21]
- Target Acquired [4:18]
- Sleep Spikes [1:19]
- Better Written Villain [3:43]
- Product Placement [3:23]
- Blood Loss (feat. Carson Pace of The Callous Daoboys) [3:29]
- Wants I Need (feat. Craig Owens of Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows) [4:19]
- Funeral Arrangements [3:59]
- Unreasonable Doubt [3:04]
- People Watching [1:52]
- Change Agent (feat. Trae Roberts of Mouth for War) [2:55]
- Intravenous [0:57]
- Terms and Conditions [3:59]
- Healing Process (Leave of Absence) [5:52]