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References
- ↑ Silent Voices at Metal From Finland
- ↑ Silent Voices at Encyclopaedia Metallum
- ↑ Soundscape Magazine: Teemu Koskela Joins Silent Voices
- ↑ Soundscape Magazine: Silent Voices Announce New Drummer
- ↑ Rock Reviews: Bringing Up The Apathy
- ↑ Infernal reviews at Encyclopaedia Metallum
- ↑ New SILENT VOICES album details unveiled
- ↑ SONATA ARCTICA Keyboardist Confirms UK Mini-Tour With SILENT VOICES
- ↑ Soundscape Magazine: Silent Voices in Bogiez, Cardiff
- ↑ Soundscape Magazine: Interview with Silent Voices in Cardiff
- ↑ Soundscape Magazine: Silent Voices Announce New Album
