Silent Drive

Last updated
Silent Drive
Origin Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Genres Post-hardcore
Years active2003present
Labels Equal Vision
MembersZach Jordan
Nick Van Someren
Pete Chilton
Dave Joyal

Silent Drive is an American post-hardcore band from Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. The band was formed from members of Ink Cartridge Funeral, Bane, Dasai, and Drowningman. [1] The band was signed to Equal Vision Records, and toured Internationally in the US, [2] UK, [3] Japan, [4] Europe, [5] and Canada both before and after the release of their 2004 album, Love is Worth It. [6]

Contents

The song "4/16" appeared on the soundtrack of the game Burnout 3 by EA Games. [7]

In November 2021, the band announced via Facebook their new album, Fairhaven, which was released on Equal Vision in June 2022. [8]

Current line-up

Past line-up

Discography

Related Research Articles

Autopilot Off is a punk rock band from Orange County, New York composed of Chris Hughes (guitar), Chris Johnson (guitar/vocals), Phil Robinson (drums) and Rob Kucharek (bass).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Saves the Day</span> American rock band

Saves the Day is an American rock band from Princeton, New Jersey, formed in 1997. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Chris Conley, guitarist Arun Bali, and bassist Rodrigo Palma.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Armor for Sleep</span> American rock band

Armor for Sleep is an American rock band from New Jersey. Their current lineup consists of lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Ben Jorgensen, lead guitarist PJ DeCicco, bassist Anthony DiIonno and drummer Nash Breen.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hot Snakes</span> American post-hardcore band

Hot Snakes are an American post-hardcore band led by Rick Froberg and John Reis, formed in 1999 in San Diego, California. Reis and Froberg had previously performed together in Pitchfork and Drive Like Jehu, after which Reis had found international success with Rocket from the Crypt. Hot Snakes disbanded in 2005 but reunited in 2011.

<i>Watch Out!</i> (Alexisonfire album) 2004 studio album by Alexisonfire

Watch Out! is the second studio album from Canadian post-hardcore band Alexisonfire, released on June 8, 2004. The album debuted at number 6 on the Canadian Albums Chart, selling 6,580 copies in its first week of release, and was certified Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) in 2007.

<i>Dream to Make Believe</i> 2003 studio album by Armor for Sleep

Dream to Make Believe is the debut studio album by American rock band Armor for Sleep. Following on from his previous band Random Task, Ben Jorgensen taught himself guitar and later recruited additional members to form Armor for Sleep. With some buzz, and the addition of manager Gabe Saporta, the band recorded their debut album with Ariel Rechtshaid at two studios in California: El Barrio in Van Nuys and Standard Electrical in Venice Beach. Dream to Make Believe mixed the space rock of Hum with the emo pop of the Get Up Kids; it tackled the topics of dreaming, time-travel and space.

<i>Disconnection Notice</i> 2005 studio album by Goldfinger

Disconnection Notice is the fifth official album by American punk rock band Goldfinger. This was the band's last album to feature former Ünloco guitarist Brian Arthur; original guitarist Charlie Paulson returned after Arthur's departure.

<i>The All-American Rejects</i> (album) 2002 studio album by The All-American Rejects

The All-American Rejects is the debut studio album by American rock band The All-American Rejects, originally released October 15, 2002, by Doghouse Records before being re-released on February 4, 2003, by DreamWorks Records.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Midtown (band)</span> American pop-punk band

Midtown is an American pop-punk band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Midtown was formed in November 1998 by three Rutgers University students, but quickly became a quartet. The group released three full-length studio albums and three extended plays before disbanding in 2005. In early 2014, Midtown reunited to play three shows, the first as a secret show at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, and the two remaining at the Skate And Surf Festival. They reunited for more shows in 2022 as openers on My Chemical Romance's reunion tour.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bane (band)</span> American hardcore punk band

Bane is an American hardcore punk band that began in 1995 as a side project between Aaron Dalbec and Damon Bellorado. Dalbec approached Matt Firestone to sing and they played under the moniker of Gateway for a few shows, before Firestone parted ways to focus on other projects. Dalbec then approached Aaron Bedard about singing for Bane. They went into the studio in December 1995 with a few friends and released a five-song demo. The next year saw the release of their first EP, and many shows throughout central Massachusetts. In early 1997, Bane released Free to Think, Free to Be EP, and in 1998 the band released the Holding This Moment 7" and CD collection, and embarked upon their first US tour. Like many other hardcore bands, Bane are known for their promotion of tolerance and unity within the scene.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Movielife</span> American punk rock band

The Movielife is a Long Island punk rock band composed of vocalist Vinnie Caruana, guitarist Brandon Reilly, and drummer Brett Romnes. The band originally formed in 1997 and disbanded in 2003, but announced their official reunion in December 2014.

<i>Exile in Oblivion</i> 2004 studio album by Strung Out

Exile In Oblivion is the fifth studio album by Strung Out released by Fat Wreck Chords in 2004. "Analog" was used as part of the soundtrack to the video game MX vs. ATV Unleashed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Amber Pacific</span> American pop punk band

Amber Pacific is an American pop-punk band that formed in 2002 in Federal Way, Washington. The band has released four full-length albums, The Possibility and the Promise in 2005, Truth in Sincerity in 2007, Virtues in 2010 and The Turn in 2014.

The Loved Ones are an American punk rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in late 2003, the band consists of Dave Hause, David Walsh (guitar), Chris Gonzalez (bass/guitar), Michael Cotterman (bass) and Mike Sneeringer (drums). They are presently signed to Fat Wreck Chords.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Waking Ashland</span>

Waking Ashland was an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2003, they were signed to Tooth & Nail Records and Immortal Records. In all the group released two EPs and two full-length albums before their disestablishment in 2007. Their final lineup consisted of singer/keyboardist Jonathan Jones, guitarist Ryan Lallier, bassist Nate Harold and drummer Tim Very.

Name Taken was an American rock band from Orange, California. They were originally known as All That's Left in October 1999 until they discovered that the name was already taken; thus the name "Name Taken". The band started in the eighth grade where they would play shows in their amphitheatre at lunch. They later succeeded to record for such compilations as Atticus I and Warped Tour 2002.

Breaking Pangaea was an American emo pop band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The band gained a small but passionate following from early 2000 to 2003, especially among college students.

The Static Age are an American post punk band originally from Burlington, Vermont and now based in Chicago, IL. The band's style blends elements of post-punk, alternative, shoegaze, synth pop and indie rock and they have released five albums and a handful of EPs and singles as well as toured extensively across both North America and Europe.

Over It was a rock band based in Orange County, California. Originally from Alexandria, Virginia, the band formed in 1998 to play pop punk. Most recently signed to Virgin Records, Over It is currently unsigned and inactive.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">This Time Next Year (band)</span> American pop punk band

This Time Next Year was an American pop punk band formed in Walnut Creek, California They released three EPs and two full-length albums.

References

  1. "Silent Drive". Equal Vision Records. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  2. "DECAPOLIS : Silent Drive Update". Fastgodstuff.com.
  3. "BBC - Somerset - Entertainment - Review: Silent Drive". Bbc.co.uk.
  4. Punknews.org. "Tours: Silent Drive (Bane)". www.punknews.org. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  5. "Silent Drive, Calico System, etc. tour (Europe)". lambgoat.com. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  6. "Love Is Worth It". Equal Vision Records. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  7. Music, I. G. N. (2021-11-01). "Burnout 3: Takedown Soundtrack". IGN. Retrieved 2021-12-26.
  8. "Silent Drive - We have entered the studio. First day of scratch tracks before tracking drums tomorrow. FAIRHAVEN. 2022. | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2022-01-15.