Band History
2001-
-Band forms consisting of Chris Sicard and Tim McNelly; Ideas for band name "Stoned Robo-Geese" or "Inhalentz". "Inhalentz" wins.
-Bass tryouts between Cameron Mickelson and Derek Schmidt. Derek wins we tell Cam he can play keyboards. Cam tells us to fuck off. We laugh.
-Inhalentz asks Derek Hemenway, drummer for Dean Dork, to play drums for them. He accepts.
-Band records first song ever, titled "Song for Today’s Kids", in the Winlock High School Band room.
2002-
-Band changes name to "Opposite Effect"
-Band records first demo titled "Help Yourself" in a church; Band also decides on a final new name "State of Silence"
-The song "Vader Blues" becomes popular
-Band plays first real show on Egg Day ’02
2003-
-Chris leaves for Arizona and the band begins search for new singer
-Chris comes back from Arizona unexpectedly after 3 months
-Band records song "Ecstatic" with Leon House
-Tim and Chris record "The Silent Session" at the EMP in Seattle. The 8 minute demo had 3 songs, "Vader Blues (Acoustic)" and two previously unreleased tracks, "Lost" and "Self-Absorbed"
2004-2005
-Band begins to play many shows in the Washington area including Olympia, Centralia, Chehalis and Winlock
-State of Silence loses drummer Derek Hemenway in 2005 to another local band, Psylem
-Band on Hiatus
2006-
-Band recruits new Drummer, David Hoogkamer
-Band plays first show with new Drummer, instant success.
-Band begins recording for their new album titled "Republic in Pieces"
-"Republic in Pieces(rough cut)" goes on sale
-Band members seperate for the time being. On permanent hiatus.
2007-
-Chris leaves for Hawaii to work and records "State of Acoustic". Two acoustic versions of the songs "Sin" and "Invisible Monsters".
-Band sporadically plays shows due to conflicts in schedules.
-With State of Silence as a whole and new material in progress, the band is gaining momentum for a comeback.
2008-
-State of Silence finally decides that it’s time to let sleeping dogs lie.
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