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Encyclopedia > One Minute Silence

One Minute Silence were a four-piece band that combined influences from metal, hardcore punk and rap. The band consisted of vocalist Brian 'Yap' Barry, guitarist Massimo Fiocco, drummer Eddie Stratton and bassist Glen Diani. The band announced its split after eight years in a press release dated October 21, 2003. Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that emerged as a defined musical style in the 1970s, having its roots in hard rock bands which, between 1967 and 1974, mixed blues and rock to create a hybrid with a thick, heavy, guitar-and-drums-centered sound, characterised by the... Hardcore punk—also known as hardcore in the punk rock and heavy metal scenes—is a faster, heavier version of punk rock, characterized by short, loud, and often passionate songs. ... Hip hop music (also referred to as rap or rap music) is a style of popular music. ... Left: Rosa Hurricane, a heavy metal-style solid body guitar. ... It has been suggested that Breakables be merged into this article or section. ... -1... October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Although they claimed not to be a "political band" — they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say — the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist. An anti-capitalist poster printed by the Industrial Workers of the World in 1911. ... This article is becoming very long. ...

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Biography

The band came together in the early 1990s as Irish vocalist Brian Barry got together with guitarist Chris Ignatiou under the name "Near Death Experience". After working with various rhythm sections, they settled with Gibraltan Glen Diani on bass and Englishman Eddie Stratton on drums. Brian had befriended Eddie prior to the formation of the band. Seinfeld was a pop cultural phenomenon during the 90s and became one of the most popular TV programs ever. ... Rhythm section refers to the musicians whose primary jobs in a jazz or popular music band or ensemble is to establish the rhythm of a song or musical piece, often via repeated riffs or ostinati. ... -1...


The band was soon forced to change its name because of an American group who shared it, and so they became One Minute Silence. That name, originally intended to be that of a song, was chosen to parody the practice of having a one minute silence as a mark of respect when someone considered "important or well respected" dies. The band felt that that respect was often "misplaced". Near Death Experience is the name of an American goth rock band. ...


The band signed a record deal with Big Cat Records in 1997, and released Available In All Colours the following year. Buy Now... Saved Later followed in 2000 after an amicable split with Ignatiou, who was replaced by Italian Massimo Fiocco, known as Massy. This, their second album, represented a noticeable step in the band's musical progression: the record's production quality and style differed from that of their debut, for which they had used a hip-hop producer. Buy Now... sounded more like a metal album. With its well-rounded production and matured song-writing, Buy Now... sent the band on a tour of the US, with notable acts such as Slipknot and Mudvayne, the latter of which toured with them around the UK as supporting act. A legal agreement (commonly called a record deal) between a record label and a recording artist (or group), where the artist makes a record (or series of records) for the label to sell and promote. ... Big Cat Records was a record label acquired by V2 Records in 1996. ... Available In All Colours is the name of One Minute Silence debut album, released in 1998. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Buy Now. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Hip hop music (also referred to as rap or rap music) is a style of popular music. ... Slipknot can refer to several things: Slip knot, a kind of knot. ... Mudvayne is a Peoria, Illinois, USA-based alternative metal quartet started in 1996. ...


After circulating a three-track demo and signing a deal with Taste Media, the band started recording sessions for their third album in the autumn of 2002. From live performances and both live and studio recordings, the new material was obviously a further progression; the group was experimenting with various time signatures, such as 7/4, and was using more melody and a greater variation in song structure. An album is a collection of related audio tracks, released together commercially in an audio format to the public. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The time signature (also known as meter signature) is a notational device used in Western musical notation to specify how many beats are in each bar and what note value constitutes one beat. ...


A single, "We Bounce", was released on March 31st 2003, with a third album, titled One Lie Fits All, following on July 7 2003. According to their now-defunct website "[t]his name continues the pattern of manipulating well known marketing slogans in order to present a political statement." March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining. ... One Lie Fits All is the third album from One Minute Silence. ... July 7 is the 188th day of the year (189th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 177 days remaining. ...


One Lie Fits All showed a new direction for band. Yap's rapping gave way to much more singing on tracks like "Price Of The King's Ticket". There are still the thunderous live songs like "We Bounce" and "I Wear My Skin".


Between these releases, One Minute Silence had toured extensively, though the latest tour had to be cancelled. The group's following comes largely from their energetic live shows — they have been voted Best British Live Act in Kerrang!. Kerrang! is a weekly music magazine (mainly rock) published by EMAP in the United Kingdom. ...


More recently Yap has been following his spoken-word career, succeeding on breaking onto BBC Radio 4's "Bespoken Word". However, in a statement released in October 2003, the band announced their split: The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC, sometimes also known as the Beeb or Auntie) is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world, founded in 1922. ...

Although we are still the best of friends, and cannot rule out the possibility of working together in the future, for now we are dispersing to pursue other projects and interests. We're still in love, we're just not married any more!! There are no musical differences, and no personal conflicts affecting our friendship with each other, just a desire to branch out and explore other areas of life and music.
The band would like to extend their infinite love and respect to those who have championed OMS over the years, whether from within the industry and the media or from without. Your support has been life-giving. An extra-special acknowledgement is due to the people who have come to our shows, and especially to the people in the pit, because without you there would have been no OMS, and without people to listen, music would be meaningless. You rule, we love you, and we miss you already!!
Looking to the future; Yap is going full-throttle into spoken word performances, and he is also working on a number of political and philosophical media projects.
Glen Diani and Massy Fiocco are currently considering and inviting other options. Eddie Stratton is currently filling in on drums with his friends in New Disease.

The project Yap appears to be focusing most on is his latest political/musical venture named Pink Punk, with producer John Hendicott. The album, currently MP3, was released some time near the end of 2005, and has been completely unpromoted up to now by any body outside of fanbase or the band themselves.


Tours

The band have played in support of:

The following groups have played on the bill of One Minute Silence's headlining tours: Biohazard is band originally based out of Brooklyn, New York. ... Deftones is a multi-platinum-selling, Grammy award-winning alternative metal band from Sacramento, California. ... Fear Factory is an American industrial metal/groove metal/death metal band, that has toured with Black Sabbath, Pantera, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Slayer, Dream Theater and Rammstein, performed at three Ozzfests, the inaugral Gigantour, had singles in the Mainstream Rock Top 40 and albums in the Billboard top 40, top... Incubus is a five-man alternative rock band based out of Calabasas, CA. Members include Brandon Boyd (vocals and percussion), Mike Einziger (guitar), Ben Kenney (bass), Jose Pasillas (drums) and DJ Kilmore (turntables). ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is an Enhanced CD album by the rock band Incubus, released on September 9th, 1997 (see 1997 in music). ... Look up far in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The machine heads on a Squier Stratocaster electric guitar. ... Pitchshifter are a British metal band from Nottingham. ... Sevendust is a heavy, melodic/metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. ... Sepultura is a Brazilian thrash metal/death metal band assembled in 1984, though their current sound is often described as groove metal and hardcore. ... Slipknot is a nu-metal band located in Des Moines, Iowa, formed in 1992 and currently signed to Roadrunner Records. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Official language(s) English Capital Des Moines Largest city Des Moines Area  Ranked 26th  - Total 56,272 sq mi (145,743 km²)  - Width 199 miles (320 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 0. ... In Flames is a Swedish melodic death metal band from the city of Gothenburg. ... American Head Charge (often referred to as Head Charge or abbreviated AHC) are an industrial metal band from Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, earning nominations at the prestigious Kerrang! Awards on two occasions. ...

To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Mudvayne is a Peoria, Illinois, USA-based alternative metal quartet started in 1996. ... Million Dead Million Dead were a London-based hardcore punk band. ... The music of the band Breed 77 (Pronounced Breed Seven-seven) is a blend of rock, metal and flamenco musical styles. ...

Discography

Available In All Colours is the name of One Minute Silence debut album, released in 1998. ... Big Cat Records was a record label acquired by V2 Records in 1996. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... In music, a single is a short (usually ten minutes or less*) record, usually featuring one or two tracks as A-side, often accompanied by several B-sides, usually remixes or other songs. ... Buy Now. ... V2 Records is a record label which was started in 1996 by Richard Branson, four years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI. Over the years V2 acquired Junior Boys Own, Gee Street Records and Big Cat Records. ... V2 Records is a record label which was started in 1996 by Richard Branson, four years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI. Over the years V2 acquired Junior Boys Own, Gee Street Records and Big Cat Records. ... V2 Records is a record label which was started in 1996 by Richard Branson, four years after he sold Virgin Records to EMI. Over the years V2 acquired Junior Boys Own, Gee Street Records and Big Cat Records. ... One Lie Fits All is the third album from One Minute Silence. ...

Lyrics

Lyrics to all 3 albums


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Silence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (823 words)
Silence has been a part of the rituals surrounding Armistice Day since its inception, after the idea was first proposed by an Australian journalist, Edward George Honey, and later implemented by King George V of the United Kingdom.
A two-minute silence is held at 11am, "the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" (the time at which the armistice became effective), both on Armistice Day itself and on Remembrance Sunday.
The normal British convention is two minutes of silence (though Buckingham Palace suggested one minute for Diana, Princess of Wales on 6 September 1997).
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