Silence Outlives the Earth (stylized in lower case) is the seventh studio album by American progressive metalcore band Erra. It was released on March 6, 2026, through UNFD and was produced by Daniel Braunstein.
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Background and promotion
On July 9, 2025, the band released the first single "Gore of Being", ahead of Architects' North American tour, on which they were supporting, and announced another single would release that month. The track was the first to be written by guitarist Clint Tustin, who joined the band in 2023. The following week on July 18, the next single "Echo Sonata" was released.
On January 29, 2026, the band announced the title, release date, cover art and track list for the album alongside the release of the third single, "Further Eden". The release date of March 6 was also the start date for the band's The Silence Follows Tour with Currents, and support from Aviana and Caskets. On February 19, the band released the fourth single, titled "I. The Many Names of God", titled such as the first of a trilogy of songs with a "distinct shift in tone" from the rest of the record.
Composition
Silence Outlives the Earth has been described by critics as progressive metalcore and djent.
Critical reception
Silence Outlives the Earth received generally positive reviews from critics. Jonathan Tan of Boolin Tunes stated that it was "Erra at their best," going on to say the album "condensed [their sound] into a concise, yet extensive experience." Colin Jones of Distorted Sound Magazine said the band had "achieved the perfect balance" between the djent sound of the band's self-titled record, and the more "mainstream" sound of the previous album, Cure. Emma Wilkes of Kerrang! was slightly more critical, stating "it isn't the easiest to connect with." Lamar Ramos of New Noise Magazine however gave high praise stating the album was "packed with layers and intricate details," going further to say it "reminds you how high the ceiling for modern metalcore can still be."
Track listing
Notes
All tracks are stylized in lower case.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
Erra
J.T. Cavey – lead vocals
Jesse Cash – guitar, clean vocals
Clint Tustin – guitar
Conor Hesse – bass
Alex Ballew – drums
Additional personnel
Daniel Braunstein – production, engineering, mixing, mastering