A Creative Reunion
The Procession of Silence, Mercy Form & Aether Device
The Procession of Silence
The Procession of Silence is the creative reunion of longtime collaborators Noé Piña and Juan Martinez. Rooted in the 1990s Los Angeles underground "Rock Angelino" movement, the overarching project anchors a multi-disciplinary return that bridges dark post-punk history with a contemporary electronic aesthetic.
The Roots: Piña and Martinez first shaped the LA underground scene with formative 90s bands Ite Missa Est and Coito, frequently performing at iconic venues like the Hong Kong Cafe.
Original members and founders of Ite Missa Est. Noé Piña, Octavio Arias, Moises Gomez, Juan Martinez, 1992. Logo and font designed by Noé Piña
About Juan Martinez
Juan "John" Martinez is a veteran vocalist and producer who has spent over two decades shaping the international dark electronic movement.
Affiliations: Core member of the global Futurepop/EBM act State of the Union (Metropolis Records) and key contributor to legendary Mexican electro-industrial group Cenobita.
Credits: Featured vocalist for Hocico ("Ruins of Love") and a frequent performer at major international festivals, including Germany's Wave-Gotik-Treffen and the Tijuana Dark Festival. His industrial soundscapes have been featured in high-profile sync licensing on networks like HBO.
Juan Martinez on lead vocals for Coito after Noé left the band to pursue a Visual Arts Degree at The University Guadalajara, Mexico
Mercy Form (Micere Forma)
A deep dive into driving, machine-like Electronic Body Music (EBM) and Industrial.
Sonics & Themes: Visceral, high-energy rhythms and dark soundscapes. Lyrical content in Spanish explores mythology, spirituality, and the tension between order and collapse—echoing Piña’s visual art..
The Process: Juan Martinez acts as the primary sonic architect, utilizing a unique method of "re-treating" and manipulating a vast archive of digital recordings, which he and Piña then collaboratively curate.
Noé Piña on lead vocals for Coito during one of the band's formative early performances in Downtown Los Angeles, 1994 Logo designed by Noé Piña
Noe Pina on Vocals at Mercy Form Music Studio
Juan Martinez
Aether Device
A melodic, atmospheric journey into Goth, Darkwave, Synthwave, and Synthpop.
Upcoming Album: Currently preparing a debut album, Obelisk, blending lush synth textures with nostalgic yet forward-looking themes of spiritual mystery and modern technology.
The name Aether Device bridges the ancient world and the digital future, representing the intersection of spiritual mystery and modern technology. It reflects the atmospheric, melodic, and "otherworldly" nature of the project’s Goth, Darkwave, and Synthpop sound.
Juan Martinez Performing with Cenobita, 2010. Juan has continued to be a guest performer with Cenobita, most recently playing in Tijuana Mexico, in 2025
MERCY DEVICE PRODUCTIONS
Beyond their work on stage, Juan Martinez and Noe Pina are expanding their creative footprint with the launch of their own independent record label, MERCY DEVICE PRODUCTIONS.
This new venture serves as a dedicated home for their own band projects, ensuring full artistic control over their sound. More than just a personal platform, the label is committed to fostering the regional scene by scouting and recording local talent, providing emerging artists with the professional resources needed to bring their music to the world.
Their use of Spanish in their work connects them to their cultural identity and the legacy of rock en español, but their musical style remains distinct from the mainstream. They represent the evolution of the scene, showing how rock en español has influenced and branched into more specialized, niche genres.
Drawing deeply from his roots, Noé Piña finds profound creative inspiration in his Catholic upbringing. For the past several years, this spiritual journey has led him back to the Traditional Latin Mass—often referred to as the Tridentine Mass or the Mass of the Ages. This return to the ancient liturgy informs both the aesthetic depth and the timeless resonance of his work, bridging the gap between sacred tradition and contemporary artistic expression.
Mercy Form's other inspirations, while not tied to specific mythologies, reflect universal themes found throughout ancient cultures.
The balance between order and chaos: Noé Piña's artwork explores the "delicate equilibrium of the systems we inhabit," featuring installations where elegant objects are held in precarious balance. This parallels the struggle in many mythologies between forces of order and chaos, and humanity's attempt to navigate that instability.
The cycle of collapse and rebirth: Many ancient mythologies, from those of the Aztecs to the Norse, deal with the destructive and restorative powers of time. Mercy Form's focus on "collapse" and "spiritual renewal" draws on this universal theme, using it as a basis for its darkwave aesthetic.
The sacred and the profane: Religious and spiritual symbols often appear in the band's orbit, including a reference to "defeating death" that mirrors ancient mysteries and sacred texts. This exploration of spirituality is a thread that runs through many ancient belief systems.
Fractured structures: Song structures may not follow a conventional verse-chorus format but instead feature abrupt shifts, digital artifacts, and moments where the sound seems to disintegrate before rebuilding. This mimics the chaotic and non-linear nature of a collapse.
The Latin name, Micere Forma, is the formal, classical complement to the English name. While micere can be a Latin variant related to the root for misericordia (mercy), the specific choice of micere over misericordia (the classical form) is a stylistic preference or a creative re-treatment. The Latin pairing with Forma (form or shape) reflects the project's core theme of finding a new, compassionate architecture in the aftermath of a collapse.
Sample of their Lyrics Song Title: 4837, The Sign Outside My Window
(Lyrics by Noé Piña)
Verse 1
sitting still, somewhat numb,
Glass reflects what I’ve become,
On the wall, the numbers glow,
4837 something I should know.
It cuts through night, through concrete air,
Feels like a message hanging there,
It’s more than code, it’s more than time,
It’s pulse, it’s force, it’s design.
In this song, the number 4837 serves as a powerful symbol for the band's artistic concept by merging these contrasting interpretations. It represents the dual paths one can take when faced with collapse:
A path of compromise and decay, symbolized by the desecrated stone pavement (martsepheth).
A path of compassionate renewal and mutual strength, symbolized by the Greek call to mutual encouragement (sumparakaleó). (Lyrics by Noé Piña)
The Official "Art of Breaking Apart" Title Track T-Shirt
The Official "Art of Breaking Apart" Title Track Tee
Built around the core concept of our title song, this design captures the progression of collapse, transformation, and rebuilding. We wanted to create a wearable counterpart to the track's heavy sonic landscape. Designed by Noé Piña and Juan Martinez
Dual Architectures: Working Simultaneously on Archetype and Obelisk
From the Vault to the Studio: The Blueprint for Archetype
As of June 01, 2026, the blueprint is finalized. After deep studio sessions filtering through a massive collection of raw material, Mercy Form (Misère Forma) has officially locked in the definitive tracklist from our long list of songs.
We are moving directly into the studio to begin recording the official demos for our upcoming album, Archetype.
Noé Piña and Juan Martinez are taking these selected tracks into the next phase, translating them into a visceral wall of darkwave, EBM, and post-industrial architecture.
Current Phase: Tracking official studio demos
The Album: Archetype
Next Steps: Exclusive behind-the-scenes studio clips and limited merch previews
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Structuring the Void: The Blueprint for Obelisk
The sonic architecture has been chosen. Following extensive experimental sessions filtering through a massive long list of ambient and electronic material, Æther Device has officially finalized the tracklist for our upcoming album, Obelisk.
We are shifting directly into the studio to begin recording the official project demos.
These selected tracks represent the definitive evolution of the project. Obelisk will fuse textured, nostalgic 1990s darkwave atmospheres with heavy, forward-looking modular synthesis.
Current Phase: Tracking official studio demos
The Album: Obelisk
The Sound: Atmospheric synth, dark ambient textures, and structural electronic design
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