Silverstein

Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children.[1] They have released a total of five studio albums, three EP's, a compilation album and a live DVD/CD. Their lineup has remained unchanged since December of 2001, consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Shane Told, guitarists Neil Boshart and Josh Bradford, bass guitarist and backing vocalist Billy Hamilton, and drummer Paul Koehler. The band achieved moderate success with their second studio album, Discovering The Waterfront, reaching #34 on the Billboard 200 charts, with the following two albums charting at similar positions.[2]

The band left long time record label, Victory Records in 2010, and are currently signed with Hopeless Records and Universal Music.[3][4] They released their new studio album titled Rescue, in April 2011. An EP titled Transitions was released on December 7 as precursor, with two songs taken from the upcoming full length album.Silverstein formed in January 2000.[7]  During that same year, they self-released their first EP, Summer's Stellar Gaze.[7]  After several lineup changes, the band acquired Billy Hamilton, a local fan who learned of the band's need for a bassist on the Internet  message board "The 905 Board" (an Ontario area outreach board which used to be for local musicians). In December 2001, he joined the band after Told helped him learn the music for the songs. Following a rehearsal on Boxing Day (December 26) in 2000, he officially debuted with Silverstein. The next spring, original guitarist Richard McWalter left the band to move to Victoria, British Columbia to study engineering. He was then replaced by Neil Boshart, childhood friend of Shane Told. The new lineup recorded a second EP, When the Shadows Beam, in preparation for their first tour in Eastern Canada. The band signed to Victory Records in October 2002 with a complete lineup as Hamilton attempted to complete his secondary education one semester early.

 Members

Paul Koehler
Neil Boshart
Josh Bradford
Billy Hamilton
Shane Told 

Past members

Richard McWalter