Posted by Interview conducted by Claudia Erhardt and Nadja Meyer – for their independent music magazine Chaos Masters Magazine
Metal is loud. It’s theatrical. It’s often dressed up in more leather and fire than a fetish parade. But when we sat down with Silent Force’s guitarist and founder Alex Beyrodt, what stood out wasn’t the bravado. It was clarity. Honesty. And the kind of quiet force that doesn’t need to scream to get your attention.
This wasn’t our first rodeo together – Claudia and I had interviewed enough bands by that point to know when someone’s just giving you the usual lines. Alex didn’t. He was thoughtful. Slightly tired. Occasionally sarcastic. And absolutely in it for the music.
Building Power Without Volume
When asked how he’d describe Silent Force’s sound, Alex leaned back and said:
“It’s not about how loud we are. It’s about how it hits you. The contrast—the space between the notes. That’s where the force is.”
That balance defines Infatuator—the album they were promoting at the time. The title track punches with power metal precision, but there’s nuance underneath the speed. Tracks like “Gladiator” and “In My Arms” play with cinematic structure and unexpected softness.
“We didn’t write ‘Gladiator’ for a movie, but I wouldn’t say no if Ridley Scott called,” he joked. “It’s about standing your ground. That’s a theme we know well.”
Silence, Sweat, and Studio Headaches
Alex isn’t one to glamorise the process.
“I hate recording,” he admitted, laughing. “It’s stressful. You always feel like you’re falling short. You set the bar too high and then spend hours trying not to knock it over.”
He talked about caffeine, perfectionism, and the occasional need to swear at a riff until it behaves. But when the final mix lands? All worth it.
That said—live shows are where the joy lives.
“There’s no better feeling than being on stage. Nothing compares. You forget everything—except the music.”
Of Covers, Cooper, and Creative Freedom
One of the album’s surprises was a roaring cover of Judas Priest’s All Guns Blazing—a bold choice, especially with D.C. Cooper on vocals.
“We did it because we love it. And because it’s fun,” Alex said. “D.C. doesn’t shy away from big shoes—and honestly, his voice can go wherever it wants.”
Speaking of Cooper, comparisons to Rob Halford had already started making the rounds. Alex didn’t flinch.
“Yeah, people hear that. And honestly—Halford’s not a bad benchmark. But D.C.’s his own guy. You can hear it when he lets loose.”
As for his wardrobe? Alex just laughed. “It’s… a look. And it’s his. I don’t ask questions.”
Fans, Fire, and the Tour That Never Ends
Touring is where Silent Force earns their name. Whether it’s a run with Stratovarius or a stint alongside Iced Earth, the vibe is the same: show up, play hard, make it count.
“We don’t really think about whether the crowd ‘fits’ us,” Alex shrugged. “If we’re into it, they usually are too. That’s the energy.”
And that energy flows both ways. Some fans followed them across countries—even continents.
“We’ve had people fly from Japan just to see us,” Alex said, still sounding genuinely surprised. “We try to give something back when that happens. Let them into the bus. Talk to them. I mean, they came all this way—it matters.”
Future Plans and Forgotten Archives
Rumors had started to swirl about hours—hours—of unreleased live recordings.
“Yeah, we’ve got a vault,” Alex admitted. “Will we do something with it? Who knows. Maybe one day. Maybe not. We’re more focused on what’s next.”
That attitude sums up Silent Force well. No delusions of metal grandeur. No over-orchestrated marketing machine. Just a band that shows up, writes songs that mean something, and plays them like they still matter.
Final Words
Silent Force isn’t trying to be the biggest, loudest, or fastest band in the genre. They’re trying to be the most honest. That comes through in how Alex talks about music, how he treats fans, and how he builds songs out of silence and sweat.
“No fantasy goals,” he told us. “We just write what we believe in. That’s enough.”
And really—it is.