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Silverchair’s Ben Gillies Launches New Band The Kiln With Grammy-Winning Producer
Silverchair drummer Ben Gillies has formed The Kiln with Joseph Prielozny, a multi-instrumentalist and two-time Grammy-winning producer. The duo’s self-titled debut album is planned for 2027, marking a new project for Gillies after years of work outside Silverchair.
To support Australian music charity Support Act, the pair are auctioning a signed test pressing, with half the winning bid going to the charity. Only four test pressings were made and the first vinyl release will be limited to 250 copies. The auction closes at noon AEDT on 31 October; details of the album’s sound remain limited, though its themes include holding on and letting go.
In short
- Ben Gillies and Joseph Prielozny have formed The Kiln.
- Their debut album is due in 2027.
- Half the auction bid for a rare test pressing will support musicians.
Explained simply
Silverchair were an Australian rock band whose best-known line-up included drummer Ben Gillies. The group became prominent in the 1990s, and its members later pursued projects outside the band.
Joseph Prielozny is a multi-instrumentalist and record producer who has won two Grammy Awards. Support Act is an Australian charity that helps people working in music who face challenges such as illness or hardship.
The Kiln is a new collaboration between Gillies and Prielozny, separate from Silverchair. Its debut album is planned for 2027, and the limited vinyl release and charity auction connect the project with Australia’s music community.