156/Silence

Formed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2015, 156/Silence is a metalcore band. The group's lineup includes lead vocalist Jack Murray, lead guitarist Jimmy Howell, guitarist Ryan Wilkinson, bassist Mike Ernst, and drummer Kyle O'Connell. The band debuted with the EP Unrequited, Unrefuted, and Undeniably - I'm Alone (2015) before releasing the debut album And Everything Was Beautiful (2016). The group followed with the albums Undercover Scumbag (2018), Irrational Pull (2020), Narrative (2022), and People Watching (2024), the latter of which features alternative metal and metalcore elements. In March 2025, the ensemble announced the death of former bassist Lukas Booker. The quintet released the album From a Distance (2026).