Revisiting Milestones: Emery, As Cities Burn, and The Classic Crime Set for San Antonio
"more than a nostalgia trip—it’s a celebration of records that still resonate, 20 years on"
Two decades after its release, Emery’s The Question still holds a singular place in post-hardcore history — a record that expanded the genre’s reach while challenging its formula. This September, the band brings the album back to the stage for its 20th anniversary, anchoring a night that doubles as a showcase of career-defining works from multiple acts.
The Rock Box will host the event, with As Cities Burn performing their 2009 record Hell or High Water and The Classic Crime revisiting their 2006 debut Albatross. Support comes from Good Terms, a Los Angeles outfit whose recent material has carved out a space in modern alternative rock conversations.
This tour — which Emery announced earlier this year as the final leg of their anniversary run (Lambgoat) — arrives at a moment when complete-album performances have become a means for artists to reframe their legacy. For Emery, it’s a chance to place The Question in direct conversation with its audience two decades later, without the distance of compilation setlists or festival time constraints.
San Antonio fans will get to experience these albums the way they were meant to be heard—front to back, loud, and in a room full of people who’ve been singing along for years. Whether you grew up with The Question, Hell or High Water, and Albatross, or you’re just discovering their impact, this night at The Rock Box is more than a nostalgia trip—it’s a celebration of records that still resonate, 20 years on.
LINEUP
Emery
As Cities Burn
The Classic Crime
Good Terms
VENUE
The Rock Box