Supersilent is a Norwegian avant-garde/electroacoustic group signed on Rune Grammofon. They are known for only making improvised music.
Supersilent was formed when the free jazz trio Veslefrekk (Arve Henriksen on trumpet, keyboardist Ståle Storløkken, and Jarle Vespestad on drums) played a concert with producer, live electronics artist and self-described "audio virus" Helge Sten (a.k.a. Deathprod). The concert encouraged them to record a three-disc, three-hour compilation of abrasive material, simply titled 1-3, which was Rune Grammofon's very first release in 1997. They refined their sound slightly on the follow-up, 4, which was released a year after, and in 2001, they released 5, culled from live recordings that changed the focus to slowly shifting textures and an almost ambient pace. Their 2003 release 6 is their most accessible and most critically acclaimed album yet, with gentler and more melodic material. Their 7th release in 2005 was a DVD showcasing Supersilent live, and regarded by fans as their best masterpiece. 8 was released in 2007 to mostly positive reviews.
Early in 2009, the band announced that their drummer Jarle Vespestad had left the band to pursue other musical interests. The remaining three members continued to do several recording sessions for new material which will comprise their 9th release, scheduled for release on October 5 2009