Silenced is a four-piece LIVE band based out of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.  They were the first band to headline at Effervescence, IIT Allahabad. The band initially struggled due to lack of gigs, resources, support, and line up changes since its formation in 2006. Since then, they have come a long way and have performed in every major college in the city. They have moved on to bigger competitions outside the city such as 'Mary Jane Green Fields' - IIT Roorkee, Battle Rock Solid, 'RAGE 2K9'. Silenced is known for their unique 'metalcore/alternative metal' sound in their original compositions.  They are also known for their intense performances and energetic stage act. They have created a signature sound by incorporating unconventional elements such as melody-driven breakdowns and unusual arrangements into their riff-driven metalcore songs. Their music, despite being aggressive, is extremely intricate. The lyrics deals with a vast array of subjects including abandonment, restraints, rebellion, time, and independence, delivered with vocals consisting primarily of screaming, screeching and, occasionally, clean singing interludes that steer them away from being labeled a traditional 'death metal' band. With over ten original compositions to their name, they have released an EP in 2011. Achievements:  Best Vocalist at Incendiary '08, IIIT-A Best Vocalist at Battle of the Bands '09, IT-BHU Best Drummer and Most Innovative Band at RAGE 2K9, SRMCEM Best Band, Best Guitarist and Best Drummer at Effervescence 09, IIIT-A Headliners at MLN Medical College Euphoria '09 Best Band, Best Drummer, Best Guitarist, Best Vocalist, Best Bassist at Battle Rock Solid III Best Band at OJAS 09, Jaipuria Institute of Management and Technology, Lucknow Best Band, Best Drummer, Best Guitarist, Best Vocalist, Best Bassist at Culrav 10, MNNIT Performed at a Fund Raising Event for Cancer patients at Garden of Five Senses, New Delhi Performed for Rock Street Journal’s Pub Rock Fest, 2010 Won Best Drummer and Best Bassist at Incendiary, 2010