Posted: by The Alt Editing Staff
Silverstein brought their 25 Years of Noise tour to Nashville with a lineup that felt both celebratory and deeply rooted in the genre’s past and present. Rather than leaning on nostalgia from the jump, Silverstein structured their set by starting with the newest songs in their discography and working steadily backward, tracing the band’s evolution in reverse.
Their intro video set the tone with clips and photos from the early 2000s, highlighting the band’s expansive career and how fans came to discover them over the years. Their set felt intentional and reflective, gradually pulling the crowd deeper into the history of a band that has remained a constant for so many fans over the last two and a half decades.
Opening the night was Australian melodic hardcore band, Bloom, whose emotionally charged sound set the tone early. Their set was followed by Nashville’s own, Free Throw, and the crowd showed up for them with crowd surfing and signalongs. Frontman Cory Castro took a moment mid-set to share how meaningful the night was for the band, noting that this was their first time playing Marathon Music Works.
Next up was Thursday, a band whose reputation as a powerful live act continues to be well-earned. Their set was explosive, driven by urgency and connection, reminding everyone why they remain such an influential force within the post-hardcore scene.
By the time Silverstein took the stage, the room was fully alive. As the set moved backward through their catalog, each era felt distinct yet connected, highlighting the band’s growth without losing the rawness that defined their early work.
Ending the night with older material felt like a reminder of how far the band has come and why they’re still here. The Nashville stop of the 25 Years of Noise tour wasn’t just a celebration of longevity, but a testament to community, persistence, and the lasting power of music done with heart.
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Lindsy Carrasquillo | @lindsy_carr
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