Formed in 2019, Silverhex set out to create music the way they believe it should be; Evocative, powerful and ultimately fun. Combining elements of metalcore and nu metal with a melodic punk edged sound and massive stadium rock vocals, Silverhex took inspiration from bands like Killswitch Engage, In This Moment, Pantera and In Flames to forge a sound of pure energy and atmosphere with powerful cathartic lyrics
Holly Drake - Vocals
Bio
Putting an emergency stop to her dad's gig at a wine bar in Epping on the night of the 19th December in the 80s, Holly was born 3 weeks late at home in Essex. This was the start of her love for music and performing, being a regular at the front watching her dad in various bands throughout her childhood. Her love of rock music formed with bands like led zeppelin, Deep purple, Heart and Rush. as well as the captivating voice of Stevie Nicks.
Main influences - Maria brink, In this moment, Stevie Nicks
First gig played - local pub in Essex
First gig attended - Dads, aged 0
Drink of choice - red wine
Last song added to playlist - Mother - In this moment
Stephen Kay - Lead Guitar
Bio
Brought up on the classic punk bands of the 70’s, Steve found himself drawn to the resurgence of punk in the early 00’s. This grew to a passion for all variations of punk, ska and metal, but he was always drawn more to those who push the boundaries, whether through pure technical ability or through the use of unusual techniques or time signatures.
Main influences - Protest the Hero, 36 Crazyfists, Bury Tomorrow, Finch, Thrice, Periphery
First Gig Played - White Horse, High Wycombe 2003
First Gig attended - Stereophonics @ Wembley Arena 1999
Drink of Choice - Pretty much any whisky
Last song added to playlist - DVSR - Slave to the beat
Gear - Ibanez LHM1, Line 6 Helix, Line 6 Relay G75, Ernie Ball Power Slinky
richard schunemann - Bass
Bio
Born in Colombia, Rick moved to London in 2001. Heavily influenced by Metallica, Pantera and Tool, he picked up the bass guitar and joined his first band while in secondary school, in his native city of Bogota. After moving to London Rick also picked up the guitar and created music, collaborating with various friends until he joined Silverhex in 2020.
As a bassist Rick is always trying to weave in between the guitars and the drums, either strengthening the percussive sections or giving depth to the melody the song.
Main influences - Metallica, Pantera, Tool, Deftones, Slipknot, Machine Head
First Gig Played - Some weekend rock festival in Bogotá in 2000
First Gig attended - Metallica, Parque Simón Bolivar Bogotá 1999
Drink of Choice - Jack Daniels
Last song added to playlist - Naked in the Rain, Dio
Gear - Ibanez GR300, Boss DD3 Delay Pedal, Electro Harmonix Little Big Muff, MXR Black Label Chorus, MXR Super Badass Distortion, Line 6 POD 2.0, Ernie Ball Power Slinky Bass, Dunlop Tortex 0.88mm
Zivodar (Darko) dimitrov - drums
Bio
Born in Haskovo, Bulgaria, darko started his musical career as a teenage in 2005 in the group FFH, inspired by IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, AC/DC, GUNS&ROSES, METALLICA. Two years later, a new era began for him with JOHN STEEL, one of the most successful heavy metal bands in Bulgaria. His career spanned many projects, working with Blaze Bayley, Doogie White, David Reece, Ronnie Romero, Chity Somapala, Toma and others. Career peaks are festivals with over 5,000 people, as well as warm-up for groups such as HAMMERFALL, UDO, URIAH HEEP, SABATON, PERO DEFFORMERO.
in 2015 Darko moved to London and began a new era in his musical life. He quickly began working with Avenford, an international band based in England, group. when they went on hiatus, a new band was needed, and in December 2022 he played his first show with the band in Hitchin. After hard work, Darko leaves his mark on the band's debut album.
as of 2024, the drummer from Bulgaria has 3 albums with John Steel, 1 album with Avenford and 1 album with Silverhex. All three groups in which Darko is active are working on a new projects, so soon there will be many new things from him!