Fellsilent (also typeset as
FELLSILENT) were a
British experimental metal band from
Milton Keynes. They possessed a technical, polyrhythmic style similar to bands such as
Meshuggah and
Sikth. The band also focused on some melodic elements. They are considered important pioneers in the genres of experimental metal, "
Djent" and
progressive metal as they incorporated newer, more technical elements into their music. They released their debut album,
The Hidden Words, in 2008 which gained immediate popularity among metal fans. Touring with other British bands such as
Enter Shikari and
Exit Ten helped them to gain further popularity. In 2008, Fellsilent signed to US record label
Sumerian Records.