Mike LePond's Silent Assassins

You might find yourself browsing the web, happening upon this here website and, in turn, your eyeballs might alight upon this particular review, for Mike LePond’s debut solo album Silent Assassins. It’s also fair to assume that you might also find yourself asking “who the heck is Mike LePond”? He just so happens to be the bass player for one of the world’s premiere progressive metal bands, Symphony X, that’s who. LePond has supplied the bottom end to Symphony X’s sound since joining the group in 1998 and has established himself as one of metal’s most proficient and skilled musicians.

With this, his first solo album, he’s doing what he does best (slappin’ that bass like he was Ike Turner on a drinking night) but, this time, he’s working his magic for a significantly different sounding band. Silent Assassins, which aside from LePond on bass and rhythm guitar, includes Micheal Romeo taking on both guitar and drums (Symphony X), "Metal" Mike Chlasciak (Halford / Testament / Sebastian Bach) performing lead guitar, and Alan Tecchio supplying vocals (Hades / Watchtower / Seven Witches). This is an entirely different beast. Whether you call it ‘true metal’, ‘classic metal’ or ‘Viking metal’ what these guys create is nothing short of spectacular. Energetic, thundering, and powerful, Silent Assassins is filled with the sort of tracks that are meant to incite arenas full of metalheads to fist pumping heights of mania, like the infectious “Ragnarok” as well as some more nuanced, folk-inspired numbers such as “The Quest” which begins as a medieval sounding ballad and eventually goes balls out as a power metal rocker. Think Manowar meets Falconer. And of course, being first and foremost a bassist’s project, LePond’s epic bass lines are front and center, not buried in the mix like many metal bassists tend to be. Check out the intro to “The Outsider”, “Red Death” or the magnificent 11-minute opus that is “Oath of Honor” to get a feeling of what this man is capable of. A stunning performance by a masterful musician utilizing an oftentimes neglected and overlooked instrument. Bass guitar, at least in metal music, has a way of not being noticeable until it’s not present. Mike LePond makes sure his instrument’s voice is heard. Don’t presume however that this entire project is a LePond ego trip. Every other instrument is given it’s due and also performed spectacularly by the various individuals playing them.

With Silent Assassins Mike LePond manages to bring to bear the full might of the bass guitar. It’s thunder will rock you and it’s melody will charm you. Hail to the wielder of the four string axe for he is mighty indeed. Metal would not be the same without you.

Reviewed by: Farron1340 - 1340Mag

The aural acrobatics of Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins features some of the best examples of daring riffing and acrobatic melody the metal genre has had to offer since the 80’s; even what you may consider the album’s weakest track, thrusts, dodges, lunges, and parries with proud cunning. Every composition on this self-titled album as a whole could not have been written in any other way. Mike LePond, the bassist for Symphony X set out to make a metal record that captured the sounds he was nurtured on while growing up. With Silent Assassins, he has not only succeeded, but totally exceeded all expectations in recreating what classic metal was all about in the 80s.

We’re not talking about just any album here. We’re talking about a ‘tour de force’, a ‘magnum opus’ or any other cliche that denotes sheer perfection. The core Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins sound finds its influence in a diverse blend of rock idioms, from the expertly performed classic metal circles to the edgy and incisive sounds of progressive metal rebellion. Blend in a pinch of theatrical power metal and the listener has transcended the run of the mill, stagnant musical forms that occupy a good deal of current playlists. Yet Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins manages to defy the conveniences of category, presenting an arsenal of sounds and moods that frankly put many of their contemporaries to shame.

The vocals of Alan Tecchio (Hades / Watchtower / Seven Witches) are inspired and sincere, unlocking the deepest emotional meaning in the passionate lyrics. Tecchio employs his stunningly melodic vocal gift to inspire the fiery insurgency on each track. Tecchio’s limitless vocal range has the keen ability to locate the melodic heart of a lyric. Suffice it to say that Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins features brilliance not only in the vocals, but also in the guitarists extraordinaire Michael Romeo (Symphony X) and “Metal” Mike Chlasciak (Halford / Testament / Sebastian Bach).

Virtuosos Romeo and Chlasciak unleash pummeling power chords, lilting arpeggios, and soaring solos as if their very lives depended on it, forging a sound that grips the listener and fits like a silken hand inside the velvet glove of Tecchio’s vocals. The fullness and clarity of the sound and the mastering reveals the excellent rhythm guitar tracks that form the bedrock for technically and melodically gifted solos. A sound legendary eighties metal bands could only dream about.

The depth of the layers of melody here are cemented by a persistently rumbling bass courtesy of none other than the man himself, Mike LePond (brilliantly exemplified across the album’s nine tracks), an ever-audible bass that adds more than just a rhythmic foundation to the symphony of guitars – how many 80’s metal albums do you remember being marred by a nearly invisible bass? Today, Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins turns that theme right around. Rounding out the rhythm section is the drumming, featuring cymbal crashes and fiery snare work, a combined assault that not only provides a rhythmic pulse but also a melodic compliment with a fine employment of the ride and hi-hat cymbals.

Countless metal trends have come and gone, but art in its most sincere form is able to defy the fickle tastes of those who listen merely for the latest fashion trend shrewdly marketed through the vehicle of a musical group. Mike LePond worked on this album for two years, while on tour with Symphony X, setting lyrics to music, for which he did all the writing. The result is a cohesive work that delights on many levels of lyrical, melodic, technical and emotional resonance.

And its brilliance is immediately apparent from the opening track, “Apocalypse Rider” which lets you know that you are going to be in for one of the most emotional, energizing and eye-opening metal experiences you’ve ever had. Now slot in “The Quest” with its nuanced acoustic guitar and string intro and wait until all hell breaks loose, then move onto “The Outsider” and the power ballad “Masada”. The final 3 tracks, “Ragnarok”, “The Progeney” and “Oath of Honor” are probably the pick of the bunch for me.

If you pride yourself as being one who appreciates good music regardless of its airtime or popularity, this is the album to get. To truly recognize the magnitude of Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins, you must examine the current state of metal music. This entirely blows everything else around it out of the water. Musically, it can’t get much better than this! - Jamsphere

Mike LePond is best known as the bassplayer in Symphony X, but now he has finally managed to create his own soloband as well. It’s a great way to channel his creativity as a songwriter, as these songs wouldn’t quite fit the Symphony X formula. This is classic heavy metal at its finest! The pounding bass of LePond is in focus here, just as much as you would expect Joey DeMaio’s bass to be in Manowar. But let there be no doubt; this solo effort from Mike LePond is lightyears better than everything Manowar have done the last 25 years. Mike has brought with him some really great musicians to make this album a reality; Michael Romeo of Symphony X, Metal Mike form Halford, and Hades/Watchtower/Seven Witches-vocalist Alan Tecchio. The performance of Tecchio is formidable, and I have really missed his high pitch metal vocal. The material on this album is very diverse. You get everything from epic songs, some speed metal, slower songs and everything is heavy as hell. There’s nothing wrong with labeling this as classic heavy metal. My personal favorite is “Silent Assassins”, a track that would have made Crimson Glory proud, and can best be described as something that would fit their “Transcendence”-album. It’s in the vein of their song “Red Sharks”. I think that what this all comes down to, is that this album pretty much sums up who Mike LePond is, and what has formed him into the great player musician and songwriter he is. True Heavy Metal, no less! Play it loud!

- Hans Mikael Ødegaard - - Scream Magazine

The new project from Symphony X bassist Mike LePond, Silent Assassins is a beautiful throwback to the heroic metal albums of the eighties, drawing upon a wide range of influences from Judas Priest and Iron Maiden to Dio and Black Sabbath. Featuring an assembled cast of virtuoso musicians, Silent Assassins features Alan Tecchio (Watchtower, Hades, Non-fiction) on vocals, Metal Mike (Halford, Testament) on lead guitar and Michael Romeo (Symphony X) also on lead guitar as well as keyboards and drum programming. Together, Silent Assassins pay tribute to the genre of heavy metal, bringing together myriad influences to deliver an album that combines a thoroughly modern sound with all the power and passion of traditional heavy metal, making the album something of an essential listen for metal heads everywhere.

All too often the role of bassist is overlooked in metal bands, despite the fact that a bassist can effectively make or break a band’s sound. There are, of course, celebrated bassists such as John Myung (Dream Theater) or Steve Harris who have done much to bring the oft-ignored musicality of the instrument to the fore, and to their ranks we can add Mike LePond for, whilst opening track ‘apocalypse rider’ is led by a turbo-charged riff that sounds like a cross between Iron Maiden and ‘kill ‘em all’-era Metallica, it is impossible to ignore the thunderous bass which underpins the track with deadly accuracy. However, whilst the gruelling riff may be the opening barrage that signals the start of the battle, the secret weapon which is set to end it is Alan Tecchio’s heroic vocal assault which soars from the heart of the mix. It’s the sort of life-affirming metal assault that sets the blood pumping and there’s no doubting the adrenalin rush that greets the song’s huge chorus and wild bouts of soloing. With such an impressive start there’s always the worry that the quality could dip, but Mike LePond has no such intention and ‘Red Death’ kicks off with a Moroccan feel that recalls the wild flights of fancy of Page and Plant’s epic ‘unledded’ album before building into a restless charge filled with all the blood and thunder you could wish for. Moving into Baroque territory, ‘the quest’ is the sort of bold, fantasy-fuelled metal you might expect from Manowar or Maiden at their most epic, with Mike’s stunning bass work leading a charge into the valley of death as riffs combine from the left and right, flanking Alan’s fearsome war cry. With a melody that is as irresistible as the riffs are huge, ‘the quest’ is a seven-minute monster that will have you leaping from your seat in excitement.

With a remarkable bass solo leading the way, ‘the outsider’ is a direct metal assault that serves to leave the listener breathless. Whether it be the brutal precision of the drums, Alan’s raw, rage-fuelled vocal or the dextrous guitar riffs, ‘the outsider’ is a monster. Not to be outdone, ‘’Masada’ may dispense with the ferocious riffing, but where it tones down the metal, it ramps up the emotional power that lies at the heart of every song on offer here, becoming a folk-infused metal anthem in the process and it’s easy to imagine the song taking metal festivals the world over by storm. In contrast, ‘Silent assassins’ is a ferocious, red-blooded monster that imbues the epic metal leanings with the stripped-down punk metal of Motorhead to mesmerising effect. As the name implies, ‘Ragnarok’ is pure, Viking-infused metal with a vocal performance to die for and suitably crashing riffs whilst ‘the progeny’ has a Sabbath vibe amidst its doom-infused riffs and slower, heavier pace. An album highlight, ‘the progeny’ possibly finds its closest parallel with the Dio-fronted Heaven and Hell album ‘the devil you know’ and the lengthy build-up that leads into the song only serves to heighten the excitement when the churning riffs finally emerge. It’s a superb track with each musician at the very peak of their abilities, not least Alan, who outdoes himself vocally on the track. The album ends with the colossal epic ‘

Mike Lepond’s Silent Assassins project is without a doubt one of the best full-blooded metal albums out there. With nods to Dio, Sabbath, Maiden, priest and Zeppelin, the album harks back to the truly classic metal albums of the seventies and eighties whilst simultaneously adding modern production values and a sense of personal involvement that can only come from a lifetime spent in service to the world of heavy metal. There’s real love here – of the genre, the spirt and the community – and every raging track underscores not only a ferocious ability but also a desire to produce a record that is essentially a love letter to metal. The musicians, all seasoned pros, have come together shorn of ego and desirous only of creating something of lasting value and, in that, they have succeeded. ‘Silent assassins’ is every bit the beast its creators imagined and is more or less essential to anyone who claims love for metal. - Sonic Abuse

A CD with a familiar name crossed my desk this week. Mike LePond, bassist of Symphony X has united a bunch of rock heroes to form the Heavy Metal powerhouse now know as The Silent Assassins. LePond is joined by Symphony X band mate Michael Romeo, Halford's Mike Chlasciak, and the lead singer from the bands Watchtower, Hades and Non-Fiction, Alan Tecchio to bring us their brand of thunderous Heavy Metal.

The Silent Assassin's self titled debut album is without a doubt reminiscent of classic hardcore metal that shaped our iron hearts in the 80's and 90's. Mike LePond has brought back the big sound of the stadium rock that ruined eardrums, and annoyed parents to no end. While this CD may remind you of days cruising in your IROC Z Camaro there is nothing old about the sound of the Silent Assassin's sound.

The first song "Apocalypse Rider" has already stormed up the Cashbox Rock Music Chart with its screaming lead guitar. The big sound grabs your metal heart while Alan's voice sends thrills up your spine and bangs your head subconsciously as chanting accompaniment raises your fist with rebellion. This song coaxes you to destroy the closest guitar with its aggressive riffs. There is no standing still during this metal overture. The savage energy of this song is enough to make a senior citizen mosh with a hipster.

"Red Death" quickly transports you to another land with its Mad Max like ambiance. This is definitely a song for a road trip in a convertible sports car through some barren land. Mike LePond's bass drives this beginning of this song to its precipice as our journey continues to the center of oblivion. The masterful lead guitar pushes this voyage forward as the haunting vocals ride the deep bass through this hardcore teleportation to planet Metal.
The mandolin sounds of The Quest brings back down to earth as emotional strings bring the intro to end. Silent Assassin's Quest feels exactly as the title describes. This song feels like an adventure movie, with our hero battling the most villainous enemies this side of our dimension. The monumental sound of this song even has a break that feels very Celtic or viking in between the hardcore heavy metal riffs and earth moving drums. This song's arrangement is absolutely perfect as it blends honor and motivation into music.

Track four "The Outsider" begins with Mike LePond's bass guitar strings bouncing so rapidly my own fingers begin to blister. While this song is slower in tempo, the energy of the CD is sustained. The blend of Alan Tecchio's roar, and haunting back ground chants with this arena shaking thunderstorm. The Outsider is the anthem for impending doom. Lock your doors!
"Masada"'s acoustic guitar is the perfect song to compliment "The Outsider". The emotion of this song is a true compliment to the Silent Assassin's first CD. This Heavy Metal Ballad feels like the culmination of this album, a return that is metal despite its slower tempo. This is a victory song to a Pyrrhic victory. There is a aura of sadness that surrounds this song tapping into your metal soul.

Silent Assassins may be the name of the group and a fastest song on the self titled album. Although there is a speed metal sound to the song the "Silent Assassins" are still able to bring the unbridled emotion established by the rest of the album. This song is mosh worthy, absolute mAn acoustic guitar plays while the mysterious sounds of monks chanting lead in to the song "Progeny". This track is devious and downright criminal. The hardcore drums carry the shrieking guitars as the vocals cry out from the darkness to drag you into its dept. There is no escaping the beckoning of this song. This song will satisfy your most carnal of urges with its giant cymbal crashes and apocalyptic guitars.

"Oath of Honor" feels like a tribute to the classic rock of the 70s with an organ providing an almost spiritual like feel as a choir sings melodically. As it should the song breaks into the the most epic sounding hymn of the metal gods. There is no saving you from the trance this song send you into. Grab a sword and helmet as this soaring rock anthem wills your heart to a cardiac episode. Check your pulse if this song doesn't grab you. The title superbly fits this song as it takes you to place of absolute triumph. Suddenly the music drops out and “Oath of Honor” changes into a melodious Heavy Metal ballad. I realize I'm 7 minutes into this song when Silent Assassins gives us the feel of Bohemian Rhapsody, Melodic chaos. Hide your wife and children!

"Ragnarok" keeps your head banging with Ragnarok. The name of this song may sound familiar to some as it is taken from Norse mythology. This song belongs in the next Thor or Avengers movie as it embodies an epic battle scene with our heroes Silent Assassins providing the perfect soundtrack to this Pyrrhic war of the ages. The lead guitar wails as the devious vocals push this song to its tremendous choruses filled with the band chanting "Ragnarok" in unison.

An acoustic guitar plays while the mysterious sounds of monks chanting lead in to the song “Progeny”. This track is devious and downright criminal. The hardcore drums carry the shrieking guitars as the vocals cry out from the darkness to drag you into its dept. There is no escaping the beckoning of this song. This song will satisfy your most carnal of urges with its giant cymbal crashes and apocalyptic guitars.

“Oath of Honor” feels like a tribute to the classic rock of the 70s with an organ providing an almost spiritual like feel as a choir sings melodically. As it should the song breaks into the the most epic sounding hymn of the metal gods. There is no saving you from the trance this song send you into. Grab a sword and helmet as this soaring rock anthem wills your heart to a cardiac episode. Check your pulse if this song doesn’t grab you. The title superbly fits this song as it takes you to place of absolute triumph. Suddenly the music drops out and Oath of Honor changes into a melodious Heavy Metal ballad. I realize I'm 7 minutes into this song when Silent Assassins gives us the feel of Bohemian Rhapsody.

This is the time to break out your Zippo and hold it in the air as you sway with the crowd. Oath feels like summit of all of goals. This song is an 11 minute conquest of epic proportions.

The Silent Assassin's self titled debut CD is nothing short of true Metal brilliance. This is the perfect CD for a road trip and it begs you to see these Heavy Metal idols like in the flesh. Follow the Silent Assassins, find them, hear them and thank them for bringing back Heavy Metal!

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The self titled debut album from Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins is an immense collection of songs encapsulating everything that is great about rock music. The musical skill is consistently prevalent, as is the drama, the experimentation, the quick-fire finger-style solos, the incredible drum patterns. It’s refreshing to hear something with so much effort and thought involved in it. The level of experience is clear and strong, and the music is so wonderfully varied that from one track to the next it really feels like a feat of epic proportions.

Apocalypse Rider opens the album up, and it sets a scene of superb high volumes. The storytelling shines brightly, though it is the musical creativity and performance in all areas that steps forward more noticeably on first listen. It’s a memorable song, the intro alone is intensely powerful – the guitar riff and the drum beat crash out and collide with each other in an alluring, even enchanting manner. Everything is heavy and big sounding, with just enough of the gentleness scattered around to keep it accessible.

After the initial hit of this classic rock and metal introduction to the album, the beauty that was touched upon comes out of the shadows and softly but surely surrounds you as you listen. There’s a brilliant sense of culture within much of this music, Red Death in particular seems to cross paths with the medieval, perhaps even oriental sounding at times, before kicking back in to that solid rock sound that we yearn for.

A good point at which to mention how well put together the album is – song choice and arrangement is important, but lately it has taken something of a back seat within the music industry, people rarely seem to listen to albums in their entirety anymore. Which is an utter shame. In many ways, this is one for playing from start to finish, uninterrupted. At the same time though, you could quite easily take any one of the tracks and whack it on the sound system to hit things up a notch. Any venue, any setting – this music would raise the adrenaline of all who heard it.

The album as a whole, as a single piece of art, is something we should try to hold on to. This project expresses an array of stories and musical exploration in such a way that it all combines and fuses together to build a rather epic audio film of sorts. The song The Quest, for example, touches on that beauty, that gentleness, in the beginning, then slowly mutates and evolves into this 80’s rock highway of manicness and melodies. Brilliant melodies, too.

The structure is clever, not something to go unnoticed – this isn’t just rock music, this is song writing, these are carefully composed arrangements of sound. The ending of The Quest highlights this even further, the softness of this almost fairy-tale like melodic riff, followed by a stunning set of harmonies and claps. It’s a track that does indeed take you on a quest as you listen, and every road you travel down has something new and impressive to witness. What’s been made here is something completely extraordinary, and not a moment has been wasted or slept upon.

Amidst the creative exploration that is showcased throughout, there is also the familiar thread of that classic rock sound holding it all solidly together. Ragnarok is perhaps a highlight, the riff kicks in and it’s one that immediately gets inside your mind. The vocal is raw and powerful, the storytelling is superb – the imagery is so clear and descriptive, it sets the scene without flaw, and the musical playfulness surrounding it all makes the whole thing feel like a fantasy film in it’s own right.

The project closes with the track Oath of Honor. The simplicity of the guitar flows out and around you, encompassing your whole being and filling up the room. The organs come into play, and the riff moves from freehand, almost acoustic jazz-like, to this strong standing melody that makes the whole thing just fit together perfectly. Everything added enhances the beauty of the moment, and yet still, you know that rock blast will come. The story can’t progress without it. And it does not disappoint.

The album ends as any immense work of art should; with a bang, a conclusive crash – an ending that reminds you of everything you’ve just been through, then picks you back up and ushers you off into the world again. Nothing else sounds quite as powerful once the music stops. It’s a strong album, an impressive expression of ideas and musicality. It stays with you long after you’ve listened. Check it out, this is the opening track, Apocalypse Rider..

Everyone involved in this project has played their part fantastically. There is nothing weak or withdrawn within it, everything takes it’s moment by the horns and utilizes the opportunity to shine. The whole creation and release was instigated by the one and only Mike LePond; bassist for the infamous progressive metal band Symphony X. You can find Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins on Facebook and Soundcloud to stay up to scratch with new releases. Make sure you don’t miss out on a live show if and when the music is taken on tour. That will be one hell of a show. The album alone is well worth taking the time out to experience. - Stereostickman

8/10

There is an indescribable feeling that comes with discovering a band, inhaling their entire discography in a week or two, seeing them live, and going through the post-gig withdrawal, only to find out that some members are involved in a side project. It’s a mix of anticipation, elation, and apprehension that is truly unique. Last week, I went through that exact emotional roller coaster when I was asked to review Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins, the self-titled album released in 2014 featuring Symphony X bass slayer Mike LePond, and including his bandmate Michael Romeo, Halford’s Mike Chlasciak, and Hades’ vocal powerhouse Alan Tecchio.

The key to listening and enjoying this album is to remember that although it is the brainchild of Mike LePond, it is not a Symphony X album. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you can appreciate Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins for what it is; a pure metal album that is excellent in its own right. Silent Assassins is rawer and less symphonic than anything Symphony X has released, which is perfect to showcase the talent of the stellar lineup that was put together for this unique project.

To say that the record starts in an epic fashion would be an understatement. The moment you press play and start listening to the nine-song release, a fuzzy guitar riff fills the room, swiftly followed by LePond’s signature bass sound, which is present throughout the entire record, but doesn’t overpower the rest of the instruments.

The first song, “Apocalypse Rider,” is my favourite on the album. Tecchio’s voice is one in a million, and it shows on this track. When he sings the line, “Get to your horses and ride,” you can’t help but want to hop on your noble steed and unleash hell. “Apocalypse Rider” is a battle anthem through and through. Little did I know this was going to be a reoccurring theme on this album.

In pure power-metal fashion, the lyrics throughout the album offer a theme of war, mythology, and history. “Ragnarok” is a powerful canticle about the Norse apocalypse with chanting that will make your heart palpitate, while “Silent Assassins” is a vicious, cold-blooded, murderous hymn with a finger-shredding solo at the halfway mark and a barbaric war chant throughout: “Hey! We are! Silent Assassins!” Tecchio’s voice is better than anything featured in any Hades songs and, when I first heard him yell “Death to the harlot of Troy” on the sixth track, I wanted to warn the famed beauty myself.

Though you have to make a point to remember that this is not a Symphony X album, Mike LePond’s Silent Assassins’ self-titled album is not completely devoid of those elements that have made the New Jersey band so popular for the past decade. Silent Assassins is mostly power metal, but “The Quest” and “The Progeny” have fantastic progressive elements, while the orchestrations on the slower but no less majestic “Masada” will bring you to your knees.

I have to admit, despite everything good on the album, what really, truly sold me on the dark brotherhood’s album is “all about that bass.” The masterful playing of LePond throughout the album, especially at the beginning of “The Outsider” and the epic closing track “Oath of Honor,” won my heart over and over again.

LePond assembled a heroic bunch of metal minstrels that accomplished something truly remarkable, timeless, and memorable that is worth every second of your time. - Bucketlist Music Reviews

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35 AMEN ALIBI SILENCE OF THE TRUTH
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38 MITCHELL THOMAS GONNA HAPPEN AGAIN
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