The Silent Rage Story: Rebels With a Cause
Silent Rage formed in 1985 with founding members EJ Curse, Jesse Damon and Mark Hawkins. The band is known for their signature songwriting style of blending melody with hard-driving rock. Silent Rage remains unique from other 80’s bands by having Jesse Damon share the lead vocal duties with Hawkins and Curse.
In 1987 they teamed up with producer/artist Paul Sabu for their first critically acclaimed CD, “Shattered Hearts” and were signed to Chameleon / Capitol Records by industry veteran Steve Brownlee. Silent Rage appeared on three different albums simultaneously that year including the motion picture soundtrack for “Million Dollar Mystery” on Macola Records and the KNAC compilation “Ten Best From the West” on Rampage / Rhino Records. “Shattered Hearts” went on to be #1 on the European Import Charts.
In 1988 Gene Simmons signed them to Simmons Records/RCA and drummer Brian James Fox (White Tiger) joined the Band. For Silent Rage’s 2nd release, Paul Sabu and Gene Simmons were chosen to lend their production skills. In 1989 they released “Don't Touch Me There” to rave reviews. That too reached #1 on European import charts. The song “Rebel with a Cause” was released as a single and it's video debuted on MTV’s “Headbanger’s Ball“. Next the band toured with Black Sabbath for the “Headless Cross” tour. In the early 90’s Silent Rage continued touring and writing. They also wrote and performed with other projects: EJ with Doro Pesch and Jesse with Gene Simmons and Kiss. Unfortunately the grunge scene eventually forced them into hiatus.
In 2000 Silent Rage re-united to sign a new record deal and added Rodney Pino on drums. They reissued their first two CD’s in 2001 and released their third new CD, “Still Alive” in 2002. “Still Alive” was produced by Bob Ezrin (Kiss, Pink Floyd, Alice Cooper) and co-produced by Kevin Beamish (R.E.O. Speedwagon, Y&T) and Silent Rage. They made their 1st UK appearance at the Z Rock Festival.
In 2007 Silent Rage signed a new record deal with Frontiers Records for their 4th CD, “Four Letter Word”. It was released in 2008 and produced by Gilby Clarke . The material continued to mesh melody with metal and big memorable choruses. It also featured special guest performances by Bruce Kulick (KISS), Bobby Blotzer (Ratt), Gilby Clarke (Guns N Roses), Dilana (Rockstar Supernova) and even their former drummer Brian James Fox.
In 2009 Retrospect Records re-issued a newly re-mastered version of the Shattered Hearts CD. Silent Rage recorded a brand new bonus track “Sole Survivor” and once again was lucky enough to have Paul Sabu produce. Silent Rage also performed at one of the US’s largest 80’s music festivals “ROCKLAHOMA 2009” and briefly toured Europe. In 2021 Rock Candy Records re-issued Shattered Hearts and Don't Touch Me There. Both titles are remastered and include an extended CD booklets with new pics and stories.
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Although the band members may have ventured out (with Jesse Damon’s seven solo CD releases and EJ Curse’s bass duties with Doro Pesch, White Lion & Gilby Clarke) Silent Rage remains a major part of their musical lives. They are Rebels With A Cause. They are Still Alive. They will touch you, shatter your heart and rock you hard for another 25 years!
Original Rage Band Member Family Tree:
1976 - 1977 EJ Curcio / Tim Reilly (aka Jesse Damon) / Mark Hawkins / Ron Stone
1977 - 1982 - EJ Curcio / Tim Reilly (aka Jesse Damon) / Mark Hawkins / Steve Garaffa
1982 - 1983 - EJ Curcio / Tim Reilly (aka Jesse Damon) / Mark Hawkins / Brett Keys (Medusa)
1983 - 1984 - EJ Curcio / Tim Reilly (aka Jesse Damon) / Mark Hawkins / Pete Laufman (Malice)
Original Silent Rage Band Member Family Tree:
1987 - 1988 EJ Curcio / Timmy James Reilly (aka Jesse Damon) / Mark Hawkins / Jerry Grant (Holiday Inn)
1988 - 1989 EJ Curcio / Timmy James Reilly (aka Jesse Damon) / Mark Hawkins / Kelly Martella (WASP)
1989 - 2001 EJ Curse (formerly known as EJ Curcio) / Jesse Damon / Mark Hawkins / Brian James Fox (White Tiger)
2002 - present - EJ Curse (formerly known as EJ Curcio) / Jesse Damon / Mark Hawkins / Rodney Pino (Love-Hate)
Side Band Projects - 1983 to Present
EJ Curse The Latest Rage / Band X / No Duh / Gilby Clarke Band / Doro Pesch /White Lion / Coda / Lost Angels
Jesse Damon The Latest Rage / Band X / Jesse Damon Band / Electric Caravan / Brothers In Arms / Barnabus Sky
Mark Hawkins The Latest Rage / Band X / No Duh / Dave Sprock Band
Rodney Pino Data Clan / Love-Hate / No Duh / Hollywood Hot Rod / So Madonna
Silent Rage Albums & Producers
1987 Shattered Hearts produced by Paul Sabu
1989 Don't Touch Me There produced by Paul Sabu & Gene Simmons
2002 Still Alive produced by Bob Ezrin / Kevin Beamish / Silent Rage
2008 Four Letter Word produced by Gilby Clarke & Silent Rage
Silent Rage Record Label History
Label: Foxhole Music (USA)
Silent Rage 1986 Single 45 vinyl record
Side A - Make It Or Break It
Side B - Sarina
Label: Chameleon Music Group / Capital Records (USA)
Silent Rage 1987 Album
Title: Shattered Hearts
Label: Simmons Records / RCA / BMG (USA)
Silent Rage 1989 Album
Title: Don't Touch Me There
Label: Z Records (UK)
Silent Rage 2002 Album
Title: Still Alive
Label: Frontiers Records (Italy)
Silent Rage 2008 Album
Title: Four Letter Word
Silent Rage Re-issued Albums:
Label: Z Records (UK)
Silent Rage 2001 Album
Title: Shattered Hearts
Label: Z Records (UK)
Silent Rage 2001 Album
Title: Don't Touch Me There
Label: Retrospect Records (USA)
Silent Rage 2009 Album
Title: Shattered Hearts w/bonus track
Soul Survivor
Label: Rock Candy Records (UK)
Silent Rage 2021 Album
Title: Shattered Hearts Re-Mastered
Label: Rock Candy Records (UK)
Silent Rage 2021 Album
Title: Don't Touch Me There Re-Mastered
Silent Rage Notable Live Show History
Edgar Winter / Silent Rage Crackers, Las Vegas 1985
Mahogany Rush / Silent Rage Fox Theater, San Diego 1986
Seagram's Wine Cooler National Competition Gazzarri's Night Club, Hollywood 1987
Chameleon Records Video-Shoot for Rebel With A Cause The Roxy Theater, Hollywood 1987
Silent Rage Showcase for Howard Marks Stage West Night Club, Granada Hills 1987
Silent Rage / Lion / Ron Keel Country Club, Reseda 1988
Kix / Silent Rage /Hurricane The Roxy Theater, Hollywood 1988
Simmons Records / RCA Video Shoot for Rebel With a Cause A&M Studios / Chaplin Stage, Hollywood 1989
Silent Rage Headliner Anson Ford Theater, Hollywood 1989
Black Sabbath / Kingdom Come / Silent Rage National Tour Starting in Poughkeepsie, New York June, 1989
Silent Rage Headliner The Whiskey, Hollywood 1989
Silent Rage & KISS perform at Gene Simmons Birthday Party Jam Burbank Bowl, Burbank 1990
Sammy Hagar / Silent Rage Red Rocker Clothing line Party The Shark Club, Las Vegas 1990
Foghat / Silent Rage Club Rock, Las Vegas 1991
Pantera / Dangerous Toys / Silent Rage C-5 Club, Honolulu 1992
Silent Rage Headliner Hurricanes, Las Vegas 1993
9/11 Salvation Army Benefit Concert Silent Rage / Don Dokken / Joshua Parahia & Guests Galaxy Theater, Santa Ana 2001
Silent Rage performs at Z Rock Festival The Marquee Club, Manchester UK 2002
Silent Rage performs at Z Rock Festival Ludwigshaffen, Germany 2002
Jackyl / Silent Rage The Key Club, Hollywood 2003
Silent Rage performs South Bay Music Awards Hermosa Beach 2003
Silent Rage European Tour Italy/Switzerland - 2009
Silent Rage performs at Rocklahoma Prior, Oklahoma 2009
Silent Rage Reunion The Brixton, Redondo Beach 2010
Silent Rage / Dilana The Dive, Redondo Beach 2011
Silent Rage performs at Firefest 9 Rock City, Nottingham UK 2011
