Silverstein
Canadian post-hardcore that outlasted the scene it came from by simply never getting worse, and 'My Heroine' is still a full-crowd scream.
Where to see Silverstein
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- The Rave-Eagles ClubTickets
- Royal Oak Music TheatreTickets
- Stage AETickets
- Palladium Times Square Tickets
- Citizens House of Blues BostonTickets
- Hindley St Music HallTickets
- The Fortitude Music HallTickets
- Showbox SODOTickets
- Knitting Factory - SpokaneTickets
- Hard Rock Live SacramentoTickets
- Riverside Municipal AuditoriumTickets
- The WilternTickets
- Sunshine TheatreTickets
- Criterion Theater - Oklahoma CityTickets
- Tabernacle Presented by iTHINK FinancialTickets
- Jannus LiveTickets
- The RitzTickets
- Nevermore HallTickets
- The Fillmore PhiladelphiaTickets
- Agora TheatreTickets
- The Rave-Eagles ClubTickets
- Royal Oak Music TheatreTickets
- Stage AETickets
- Palladium Times Square Tickets
- Citizens House of Blues BostonTickets
- Hindley St Music HallTickets
- The Fortitude Music HallTickets
About Silverstein
Silverstein is a post-hardcore band from Burlington, ON, formed in 2000.
Silverstein formed in Burlington, Ontario, in February 2000, taking their name from the writer Shel Silverstein, whose books the members had read as children. Fronted by vocalist Shane Told, the group self-released an early EP before signing to Victory Records in 2002 and issuing their debut album, When Broken Is Easily Fixed, in 2003, which went on to sell more than 200,000 copies.
They became one of the more durable Canadian bands to emerge from the early-2000s post-hardcore and screamo wave, pairing melodic sung choruses with screamed passages and fast, riff-driven guitar work. Their second album, Discovering the Waterfront, produced by Cameron Webb in 2005, pushed the songs further toward punk and reached No. 34 on the Billboard 200 while earning a Juno nomination.
The band's lineup held steady from 2001 to 2012, with Told joined by guitarists Neil Boshart and Josh Bradford, bassist Billy Hamilton and drummer Paul Koehler. Boshart was replaced by Paul Marc Rousseau in 2012. Silverstein left Victory Records in 2010, moved through Hopeless and Rise Records, and now record for UNFD.
Across thirteen studio albums, seven EPs and a live release, the band has sold over a million records worldwide. Their tenth album, A Beautiful Place to Drown, released in 2020, picked up a Juno nomination for Best Rock Album, and their thirteenth, Pink Moon, followed in 2025.
'My Heroine' remains their best-known song, and their live sets are still built around tight, high-tempo playing with heavy audience singing.
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Questions about Silverstein
What festivals is Silverstein playing in 2026 and 2027?
Silverstein is booked at 4 festivals we cover: Warped Tour Orlando 2026, Rock am Ring 2027, Rock im Park 2027, Nova Rock 2027.
Is Silverstein on tour?
Yes. Silverstein has 20 shows listed, from Seattle, WA on Nov 16, 2026 to Brisbane, Australia on Feb 12, 2027, plus 4 festivals on the page above.
Is Silverstein playing Warped Tour Orlando 2026?
Yes, Silverstein is on the Warped Tour Orlando 2026 lineup, November 14–15, 2026 at Camping World Stadium Campus, Orlando, FL. They play Saturday, November 14.
Is Silverstein playing Rock am Ring 2027?
Yes, Silverstein is on the Rock am Ring 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Nürburgring, Nürburg, Germany. They play Saturday, June 5.
Is Silverstein playing Rock im Park 2027?
Yes, Silverstein is on the Rock im Park 2027 lineup, June 4–6, 2027 at Zeppelinfeld, Nuremberg, Germany. They play Friday, June 4.
Is Silverstein playing Nova Rock 2027?
Yes, Silverstein is on the Nova Rock 2027 lineup, June 9–12, 2027 at Pannonia Fields, Nickelsdorf, Austria. They play Friday, June 11.
Where is Silverstein from?
Silverstein is from Burlington, ON.
Who is in Silverstein?
Silverstein is Josh Bradford (guitar), Billy Hamilton (bass, background vocals), Paul Koehler (drums), Shane Told (bass, lead vocals) and Paul‐Marc Rousseau (guitar, background vocals). Former members include Richard McWalter and Neil Boshart.
When did Silverstein form?
Silverstein formed in Burlington in 2000.
What was Silverstein's first album?
Silverstein's first album was When Broken Is Easily Fixed (2003). The latest is Pink Moon (2025).
What kind of music does Silverstein play?
Silverstein plays post-hardcore and emo.