Silent Planet
Southern California metalcore built around Garrett Russell's densely literary lyrics: theology, trauma and history screamed over restless time signatures.
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- Majestic Theatre-MITickets
- House of Blues ChicagoTickets
- The Rave-Eagles ClubTickets
- The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusTickets
- Summit Music HallTickets
- Knitting Factory - BoiseTickets
- Showbox SODOTickets
- The Novo by MicrosoftTickets
- SOMA - MainstageTickets
- La CartonnerieTickets
- Dayseeker 'Creature In The Black Night' Australian tour 2027Tickets
- Dayseeker 'Creatures In The Black Night' Australian tour 2027Tickets
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About Silent Planet
Silent Planet formed in Azusa, California in 2009, taking its name from C. S. Lewis's science-fiction novel Out of the Silent Planet. Vocalist Garrett Russell, whose background in mental health work feeds directly into the band's writing, leads a lineup rounded out by guitarist Mitchell Stark, drummer Alex Camarena and bassist Nick Pocock, who replaced founding member Thomas Freckleton.
Their lyrics deal with trauma, theology, war and history, often written in the voices of specific people: an early single, "Tiny Hands (Au Revoir)," told the story of a survivor of the Oradour-sur-Glane massacre, while "Darkstrand (Hibakusha)" addressed the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. The band publishes annotations explaining the references behind individual songs.
Musically Silent Planet works in a progressive strain of metalcore, with shifting time signatures, atmospheric passages and clean-sung sections set against Russell's screamed delivery. Early EPs including Come Wind, Come Weather and lastsleep (1944–1946) established this approach before the band's proper debut.
The Night God Slept, released in 2014 through Solid State Records, was followed by Everything Was Sound in 2016, featuring a guest appearance from Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath. Silent Planet has since released five studio albums in total, most recently Superbloom in 2023, and now operates independently of a label.
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Questions about Silent Planet
What festivals is Silent Planet playing in 2027?
Silent Planet is booked at 1 festival we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027.
Is Silent Planet on tour?
Yes. Silent Planet has 12 shows listed, from Detroit, MI on Nov 14, 2026 to Dayseeker 'Creatures In The Black Night' Australian tour 2027 on Feb 14, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Silent Planet playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Silent Planet is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Thursday, May 6.
What kind of music does Silent Planet play?
Silent Planet plays metal.
What festivals has Silent Planet played before?
Silent Planet has played Download 2026.
Who is in Silent Planet?
Silent Planet is Garrett Russell (lead vocals, guitar), Thomas Freckleton (bass, keyboards), Alex Camarena (drums), Mitchell Stark (guitar, background vocals) and Nick Pocock (bass). Former members include Spencer Keene.
When did Silent Planet form?
Silent Planet formed in Los Angeles in 2009.
What was Silent Planet's first album?
Silent Planet's first album was The Night God Slept (2014). The latest is SUPERBLOOM (2023).