Silmarils

A French metal act that snagged early comparisons to groups like Rage Against the Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers, Silmarils built a following through their live shows, eventually winning over Scottish producer Peter Murray, who helped them with their first recorded work. Their debut full-length, Silmarils, was released in 1995 and the band added to the promotion of the record by having famous porn starlets feature in a video for the lead single from the album. Keeping a hectic touring schedule helped the band solidify its fan base, and Silmarils released their second album,...