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About Me

Voices of the Silent was formed in the fall of 2006 when former band mates Bill Werkheiser and Josh Bollman got together to form a new band. Nathan Spurlock was added first, and with his ability to thrash on the guitar, the band now known as Voices of the Silent was off and running. The song writing came along at a breakneck speed, featuring a heavy, mature sound, complimented by the riffs and musicality of the guitarists, Nathan and Josh, and Billâ€™s amazing drumming ability. However, there were obvious pieces missing from the band. The first to be addressed was the bass role. This led to the tapping of Shaun Meyer, whose aggressive playing style was a perfect fit for the bandâ€™s heavy music. The next to fall into place was the vocalist Jared Borchardt. Jaredâ€™s tortured screams were just the sound that Voices of the Silent needed. However, there was yet another level of vocals that would be added through Shane Harbach, whose mix of sung vocals and screams completed the heavy sound that was Voices of the Silent.
Late in 2007 and early 2008, Voices of the Silent decided to part ways. However, they played one last show with a slightly modified lineup, with Shane now alone on vocals and Kirk Wedig (formerly of Mankinds Lesson) on guitars. They went out with a bang, and as always, are thankful for all who came out to their final show!
Voices of the Silent has shared the stage with God Forbid, Powerman 5000, Till We Die, Dope, and Anew Revolution. They have also played with other great local acts such as Faded Embrace, Threshold, Trivial (R.I.P.), The Funeral Fashion (Bearing Point), Man Made Man, Forever to Burn (R.I.P.), and Lygate.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 12/8/2006
Band Members: CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO GO TO THEIR MYSPACE PAGE (Except for Bill)

Shane Harbach-vocals

Mr. Bill-drums

Double Stud -bass

Nathan "The Don" Spurlock-guitar

Kirk Wedig-guitar
Influences: Mushroomhead, Blink 182, Metallica, Mudvayne, Chimaira, Dream Theater, Black Sabbath, Korn, Opeth, Death, Scar Symmetry, Amon Amarth, Iron Maiden, Lamb of God, Napalm Death, Pantera, Cryptopsy, and much, much more...
Sounds Like: We were once described as the bastard child of Mushroomhead and Pantera... what do you think?
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

NEW NAME

What’s up vots people first off I would like to thank all of you for all the love you have shown us this past year to all the people who came to are shows and all of you hew have come up and tal...
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:50:00 PST

GOD FORBID

What's up everybody well we just got done playing a show with some fucking awesome bands Deaths Upon You, Man Made Man, are boys THRESHOLD, and FADED EMBRACE and did I mention GOD FORBID fuck ya! All ...
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Sun, 01 Jul 2007 09:31:00 PST

Into the Studio!!!!

Yup, VOTS is heading into the studio. But don't worry, it wont take us long. We're not going to be missing or cancelling any shows. We'll be sure to take pics, and maybe have some vi...
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:19:00 PST

Pitfest 07 Aftermath

Very awsome show, Even though we blew a tire and a suspention on our drummers van on the way. We were the first band up, but we had quite the reseption! lots of love to all the people who heard us and...
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Mon, 02 Apr 2007 07:11:00 PST

Booking Us For Shows!

Bands, Promition Companys, or Venues! If you are wanting us to play a show Just let us know! and we will get back to you!
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Tue, 27 Mar 2007 02:39:00 PST

Dope Show Aftermath from 3/16/07

FUCKING AWESOME!!!! To start with, for those of you who went to the show, and stopped to say hi, we love you (in a completely band/fan type relationship, lets not get personal, hehe). The show w...
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:32:00 PST

Show on 1/06/07

I have one thing to say about tonight . . . . F-ing awesome. The show tonight was 10 times what I could have hoped for. There was an awesome crowd of between 50 and 100 people (I can't acc...
Posted by Voices of the Silent on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 10:12:00 PST