{{For|the experimental stealth submarine propulsion system|Magnetohydrodynamic drive}} {{More citations needed|date=July 2019}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> | name = Silent Drive | image = | caption = Silent Drive in 2022 | landscape = yes | image_size = | background = group_or_band | alias = | origin = Worcester, Massachusetts, United States | instrument = | genre = Post-hardcore | occupation = | years_active = 2003&ndash;present | label = Equal Vision | website = | current_members = Zach Jordan<br/>Nick Van Someren<br/>Pete Chilton<br/>Dave Joyal | past_members = }}

'''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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Silent Drive|url=http://www.equalvision.com/artists/silent-drive/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Equal Vision Records|date=4 June 2008 |language=en}}</ref> The band was signed to Equal Vision Records, and toured Internationally in the US,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fastgodstuff.com/music_/pages/SilentDriveUpdate.shtml|title=DECAPOLIS : Silent Drive Update|website=Fastgodstuff.com}}</ref> UK,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/somerset/content/articles/2006/03/31/silent_drive_review_feature.shtml|title=BBC - Somerset - Entertainment - Review: Silent Drive|website=Bbc.co.uk}}</ref> Japan,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Punknews.org|title=Tours: Silent Drive (Bane)|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/26968/tours-silent-drive-bane|access-date=2021-12-26|website=www.punknews.org|date=16 December 2007 |language=en}}</ref> Europe,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Silent Drive, Calico System, etc. tour (Europe)|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/5991/silent-drive-calico-system-etc-tour-europe/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=lambgoat.com|language=en}}</ref> and Canada both before and after the release of their 2004 album, ''Love is Worth It''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Love Is Worth It|url=http://www.equalvision.com/releases/evr092/|access-date=2021-12-26|website=Equal Vision Records|date=4 May 2004 |language=en}}</ref>

The song "4/16" appeared on the soundtrack of the game ''Burnout 3'' by EA Games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Music|first=I. G. N.|date=2021-11-01|title=Burnout 3: Takedown Soundtrack|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2004/08/23/burnout-3-takedown-soundtrack|access-date=2021-12-26|website=IGN|language=en}}</ref>

In November 2021, the band announced via Facebook their new album, ''Fairhaven'', which was released on Equal Vision in June 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Silent Drive - We have entered the studio. First day of scratch tracks before tracking drums tomorrow. FAIRHAVEN. 2022. {{!}} Facebook|url=https://www.facebook.com/silentdriveband/photos/a.399047303621891/1803091183217489/|access-date=2022-01-15|website=www.facebook.com|language=en}}</ref>

==Members== '''Current''' *Zach Jordan – vocals (2003–present) *Nick Van Someren – guitar (2003–present) *Pete Chilton – bass (2003–present) *Dave Joyal – drums (2003–present) '''Former''' *Andy Kyte – guitar (2003) *Nick Branigan – drums (2003)

== Discography ==

=== Studio Albums ===

* ''Love Is Worth It'' (2004) * ''Fairhaven'' (2022)

=== EPs ===

* ''Rock H Design'' (2003)

==References== <references/>

==External links== *{{Official website|1=http://silentdriveband.com/}} *[http://www.equalvision.com/artists/silent-drive/ Silent Drive on Equal Vision Records]

{{Authority control}} Category:Post-hardcore musical groups from Massachusetts Category:Hardcore punk groups from Massachusetts Category:Musical groups from Worcester, Massachusetts Category:Musical groups established in 2003 Category:Equal Vision Records artists Category:2003 establishments in Massachusetts