Red will release its first internationally distributed project End of Silence on June 6th. Musically influenced by artists such as Linkin Park, Chevelle, and Muse, Red brings a unique blend of roiling guitars, epic string arrangements, strong melodies, and passionate vocals. The songs on End of Silence deconstruct struggles that listeners face, while painting a picture of redemption in the midst of brokenness.

According to lead vocalist Mike Barnes, ”’Red’ stands for the blood of Christ and what it represents: passion, pain, but ultimately, redemption.”

The five-member band, consisting of Mike Barnes (lead vocals), Anthony Armstrong (guitar), Randy Armstrong (bass), Jasen Rauch (guitar) and Hayden Lamb (drums); has been tirelessly developing the eleven-track album with Dove Award nominated producer/songwriter Rob Graves over the past two years. End of Silence was mixed by Ben Grosse (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fuel, Sixpence None the Richer).

Bass guitarist Randy Armstrong, identical twin brother of guitarist Anthony Armstrong, hopes their music communicates to listeners that they are not alone in their struggles. “You never know what people are dealing with in their everyday lives, but I am willing to bet that at some point, we all have experienced the same feelings of anger, sadness, and confusion. Our music addresses a lot of those experiences; those feelings, and the situations that caused them. I hope our music inspires people to ask questions and seek God, and know that they are not alone.”

Already touring heavily in the mid-west and west coast, Red has quickly made many fans along the way by making it a priority to write each and every fan back personally. Red is serious about the relationships they enjoy with their fans and strive to stick around after every show until the last person has left the venue.

Red took its dynamic, energetic show this past spring on Day of Fire’s Reborn Tour. They will also be playing many major festivals this summer and will continue to tour into the fall. Red has toured with Spoken, The Fold, and Dizmas, among others.

End Of Silence will be available in stores next Tuesday at Canadian Christian artist page to hear several audio samples and stay tuned to HearItFirst.ca on June 9th where you will be able to hear additional clips from the album.