Smackbound - Wall of Silence

Smackbound is a metal band from Finland. The band's story started back in 2015 when singer Netta Laurenne founded the group. Guitarist Teemu Mäntysaari (Wintersun) was the first to join the lines and soon followed Rolf Pilve (Stratovarius + Wintersun), Vili Itäpelto (Tracedawn) and Tuomas Yli-Jaskari (Tracedawn). The band started writing their own songs and founded also a cover band "Run for Cover" to be able to play together right away. They have played a lot of gigs with RfC and this way have been getting ready for Smackbound's launch.

Wall of Silence is the second single release of Smackbound's upcoming album. It is a song of great force, talking about miscommunication between people and the mistake of not being honest to one another. It happens ever so often that people lose each other by simply not speaking out their true feelings and thoughts. We are prone to overthink and out of fear we walk away leaving behind only questions, lies and silence. Wall of Silence tells how it feels to experience this kind of violence.

Song was recorded at Sonic Pump Studios, produced by Tuomas Yli-Jaskari, mixed by Jesse Vainio and mastered by Svante Forsbäck/Chartmakers. The video was directed by Owe Lingvall/Dreamday Media.

LINE UP
Vocals: Netta Laurenne
Guitars: Teemu Mäntysaari
Drums: Rolf Pilve
Keyboards: Vili Itäpelto
Bass: Tuomas Yli-Jaskari

Producer: Tuomas Yli-Jaskari
Executive Producer: Netta Laurenne

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The song can be found in most digital channels like Spotify, iTunes etc.

Lyrics:
All I hear is wall of silence
Absence counts as act of violence
You don’t understand how much it hurts to stay

How can you look in the mirror
Acting out as you’re the hero
You don’t know how much I pay for your mistake

So high-minded yet blindsided
Nothing breaks a heart like lie

No remorse I’m gonna let it burn
Torch those souls who will never learn
Absence counts as act of violence
You oughta be honest
Truth get’s out, it’s so hard to resist
Can’t back down I’m the catalyst
Time to kill the wall of silence

All you said has changed it’s sidings
What was real is now in hiding
You don’t seem to care how much I die each day

Pull your head out from you ass now
Drink it clean until you see how
You broke every single deal we made with fate

So high-minded yet blindsided
Nothing breaks a heart like lie

No remorse I’m gonna let it burn
Torch those souls who will never learn
Absence counts as act of violence
You oughta be honest
Truth get’s out, it’s so hard to resist
Can’t back down I’m the catalyst
Time to kill the wall of silence

Nothing breaks a heart like lie
Why you forced us say goodbye
There was so much hope inside

No remorse I’m gonna let it burn
Torch those souls who will never learn
Absence counts as act of violence
You oughta be honest
Truth get’s out, it’s so hard to resist
Can’t back down I’m the catalyst
Time to kill the wall of silence

You oughta be honest
You oughta be honest
You oughta be honest
You oughta be honest

All rights reserved: Smackbound/Netta Laurenne (Teosto)

[NettaLaurenne]

Thank you everyone for watching the premiere with us!!

[Peradelano]

Smackbound is going to be the next big thing from Finland!

[MySopuli]

Teemu Mäntysaari and Rolf Pilve, what a great combination! And the song hits too!

[Marceliino]

I am Fell in love ❤ for this Band and How this girl Sing tô GREAT 👏

[gavinwills]

Great to hear a female fronted band that doesn't sound like Night wish or Within Temptation for a change. Great vocals.

[delphys]

Finland is the country of good music!!! There's something special here!!!

[tatujussila]

The song, the voice, the performance... this masterpiece raises goosebumps. It reminds me of the very reason I fell in love with rock n’ roll: its about attitude, courage, innovation and raw energy. To me this song resonates with the same strength as the Faith No More’s epic piece, From Out of Nowhere - I remember the moment when I saw that performance for the first time. I will remember the moment I saw this. Brilliant. This lights my fire! 🔥

[CarlosLopez-rleu]

That voice is absolutely insane! and i freaking love Teemu, what a God! i hope this band gets a lot of recognition :)

[hlinajs]

Good lord! I have heard this song like 100 times in the past two days and it's still growing on me! This one is a pure hit! I will try to support you as much as I support Wintersun :)

[nofitaandhayany]

cool.. edaaaannn (indonesian language, meaning i really enjoy your vocal and all your team.. success for you all

[redmtc]

Rock solid band with the best female vocalist in Metal!! Can't wait for the new full length album!

[bcdt]

Netta, your vocals are brilliant. This song is amazing, and I hope to see you guys live. I think your band is set to take on the industry. Haven't been this impressed in a long time. Well done, and you're gorgeous. Just saying.

[brwlpkriek]

Brilliant! Melodic and aggressive, the band is on the right track. And the voice 10/10

[andrewj.c.]

Madre de Dios what a song... Keep on rocking guys, crossing fingers!

[benjaminA.stantonpun]

This stuff is a bunch of wild, aggressive, insane, irreverent noise.


I LOVE IT!‼️👏😄

[dino]

Beautiful lady, great vocals, awesome band! Can't go wrong with that 👌 💯

[johnnydark]

Huh huh..Now this is the shit!!! I´m speechless. Finally someone fills the void Velcra left behind. Netta, you´re AWESOME..ok the band too =D

[The_Absurdistt]

A refreshing splash of great music. ahh, to be young, energetic, and seamingly invincible.... All the best to you.

[seanmakessound]

This song is literally the culmination of everything I love about the more melodic and symphonic subgenres of metal. Seriously amazing stuff y’all are doing! Might even be as hyped for the debut album as the eventual Time II!

[airspilot]

OMG! What a band, what a singer, what a song! Impressive. Very nice! Congratulations from Brazil! 🇧🇷