Today we have launched pre-orders for the xXx Fanzine mini-zine + 7" flexi. This 24 page mini-zine gives you just a taste of the madness in the upcoming 288 page book, xXx Fanzine 1983-1988 Hardcore & Punk In The Eighties. More of companion piece than a preview, this zine features additional photographs and interviews that didn't make the book as well as some crucial pieces lifted from the book itself. In these 24 pages you'll find photographs, interviews, and features from Channel 3, SSD, GBH, Dag Nasty, Descendents, Murphy's Law, and much more. Also included is a Nomads 7" flexi, which features the band covering Crucifix's "How When And Where" which flawlessly transitions into Agnostic Front's crossover classic "The Eliminator". This is strictly limited to 1000 copies total. Once these are gone, they are gone forever. Available at B9Store.com/xXx
The Eulogy sign to Bridge Nine; Last Days EP Coming Soon
With a virtual all-star team of hardcore lifers, The Eulogy is anxious to follow up on their first release with a new EP called ‘Last Days,' due out on September 22nd from Bridge Nine Records. The 5-song record is an absolute banger, serving up classic hardcore with a modern touch. With Matt Henderson at the helm there is a strong embrace of the classic NYHC sound that he was such a huge part of while playing in Agnostic Front and Madball; “This isn’t some nostalgia trip” said Henderson. “There are other elements to the sound. We are tuned down which gives us a much heavier feel. The band was founded by guys from NY, Boston and New Jersey so of course we bring that to the table, there are also elements of early punk and death metal.” The Eulogy is a band of 5 guys that are playing for the love of the game. “We play some shows first and sometimes last. We don’t care, we just like playing hardcore” said bass player Kevin Norton
Formed in 2012, The Eulogy a Southern California-based hardcore punk band started by Henderson (Madball, Agnostic Front), Norton (Eye for an Eye, Straight Faced), Doug MacKinnon (Slapshot, Ignite) and Pete Reilly (Mouthpiece). After auditioning several potential singers, the band ran into old friend Sergio Chavez while watching LA’s Terror play a show in Orange County, and he was a perfect fit and The Eulogy had its first lineup. Doug left and drummer Derek Muraski soon joined to record The Eulogy’s self-titled EP released in 2015 on Flatspot Records. Derek was soon replaced by veteran Marc Jackson (Throwdown, Bleeding Through) who has been an integral part of The Eulogy both as a drummer and helping write the music. Over the last two years, the band has been playing shows all over the West Coast supporting bands like H2O, Madball and the Cro Mags while developing a loyal following of their own.
xXx Fanzine: 1983 Spotify Playlist
1983 was hardcore's golden year. Classics like Minor Threat's Out of Step, SS Decontrol's Get It Away and the Misfit's Wolfsblood/Earth A.D. were being released - shortly before some of these legendary outfits were bidding fond adieu to the crew (present day reunions, notwithstanding). Hardcore and the DIY tropes of the day were inspiration aplenty for the bystanders to form bands and onlookers to write and publish their own zines. xXx was no exception. Inspired by the fertile Boston scene, chocked full of great bands including early interview subjects like Fall River, MA agit-punks, The Proletariat and Cape Cod's The Freeze (whose "No Exposure" was a song-grenade in their war against local hardcore bible, Forced Exposure), xXx emerged in June 1983, just in time to be sold at a Dead Kennedys gig in Waltham, Mass. The layouts and writing were nothing short of raw and naive - but completely from the heart and honest. From the straight-minded bludgeon of Negative Approach or Jerry's Kids to the California screaming of Suicidal Tendencies and the Circle Jerks, the 19 songs on this playlist pack the punch that was Hardcore '83.
xXx Fanzine (1983-1988) Hardcore & Punk In The Eighties Book Coming Soon
xXx Fanzine (1983-1988) Hardcore & Punk in the Eighties isn’t a mere collection of articles, reviews and photographs from one of Hardcore America’s best-known fanzines - it’s a chronicle of punk’s evolution in the 80’s; a story of music and ideologies in motion. xXx’s story picks up while the first wave of hardcore was in full swing. Major players including Minor Threat had already released landmark records and bands were loading up station wagons to play now infamous venues like The Channel, A7 or D.C. Space.
While based in Boston, xXx’s main writer and editor, Mike Gitter, not only concentrated on his own city’s burgeoning scene, spear-headed by bands like SS Decontrol and D.Y.S., but looked to other states and countries for xXx’s reportage. This hardcover, 11"x11", 288-page book documents a time when hardcore and punk were not mutually exclusive and bands and cities had a chance to develop their own diverse and strident sounds.
This creative ethos and aural zeitgeist is literally spelt out on the 19-song compilation that’s included with xXx Fanzine, with either download card or limited edition 12inch; a wide variety of current hardcore, punk and hard music luminaries including Strife, letlive., Fu Manchu and The Riverboat Gamblers contributed their interpretations to some of the most influential songs to come from xXx’s original era.
Now, in addition to reproducing (and restoring) countless interviews and pages from the ‘zine itself, xXx Fanzine re-interviews countless bands and musical prime-movers including Ian MacKaye, Keith Morris and members of Agnostic Front, Bad Brains and Cro-Mags to give the book a rare ‘then and now’ perspective. xXx Fanzine (1983-1988), Hardcore & Punk in the Eighties isn’t merely a look back at hardcore’s salad days, but a unique look at how punk’s music and message shook the mainstream itself.
xXx Fanzine (1983-1988) Hardcore & Punk in the Eighties features:
Minor Threat, Misfits, Necros, Circle Jerks, Suicidal Tendencies, Husker Du, Jerry’s Kids, Black Flag, D.O.A., G.B.H, Void, Negative Approach, 7 Seconds, D.Y.S., Scream, Metallica, Corrosion of Conformity, Minutemen, The Exploited, Anthrax, Subhumans, Dead Kennedys, SSD, Henry Rollins, Descendents, Bad Brains, Youth of Today, Motorhead, Dag Nasty, Snapshot, Samhain, Agnostic Front, Cro-Mags, Bad Religion, Fugazi, and more…
xXx Fanzine (1983-1988) Hardcore & Punk in the Eighties is slated to be released on November 10th 2017.
Spine Announce Run Of Shows with Stone
Spine have announced yet another run of shows this summer, this time with fellow midwest brethren Stone (Members of Expire and Cross Me). More news on Spine coming soon.
August 11th @ Triple Zero in Milwaukee, WI
August 12th @ The Klubhaus in Minneapolis, MN
August 13th @ Milk Run in Omaha, NE
Spine Announce July Weekend Of Shows
Bridge Nine's latest addition, Spine, will be hitting the road in July for a brief stint of shows. Additional information on each show can be found below. Spine will be hitting the studio later this summer to record their Bridge Nine debut LP. More news on Spine forthcoming.
July 7th @ Outland Ballroom in Springfield, MO
July 8th @ Vino's Pizza in Little Rock, AR
July 9th @ Mosh House Live in Memphis, TN
Crime In Stereo announce 'Is Dead' 10 Year Anniversary Shows
Crime In Stereo have just announced a string of shows celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their landmark LP, "Is Dead". "Is Dead" entered the world on October 23rd 2007 and saw a turning point for the band, resulting in their most musically and lyrically ambitious release to date. This was the 90th release for Bridge Nine, and one of our all time favorites. Crime In Stereo will be hitting the road with Prawn and Heart Attack Man. See dates below and stay tuned for more news on Crime In Stereo in the near future.
August 11th @ Kung Fu Necktie in Philadelphia, PA
August 12th @ Sonia in Cambridge, MA
August 13th @ Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY
New Noise Magazine Streaming Jesus Piece / Malice At The Palace Split
Spine sign to Bridge Nine
Bridge Nine Records is thrilled to announce that the midwest powerhouse hardcore band SPINE will be releasing new music with the label in the coming year. Veterans of the scene, SPINE features members of Weekend Nachos, Sorry Excuse, Blindside USA and Keef Mountain, and the band has released several demos and splits on Bad Teeth Recordings. SPINE has toured across North America and have played seminal hardcore music festivals such as FYA Fest, Damaged City Fest, and Midwest Blood Fest, and putting out a full-length on Bridge Nine seemed like the next logical step for the band. Drummer John Hoffman commented, "We've previously done a few 7"s, a split, and our 1st album all on my label Bad Teeth Recordings. Bridge Nine will be the first opportunity we've ever had to work with another label. Everyone at B9 seems as excited as we are to release the long-awaited second SPINE album. We're very grateful for the signing."
Hailing from Kansas City, respectively, SPINE play the type of hardcore that’s unforgiving and uncompromising. The band takes a unique perspective on the genre, fusing late 80’s youth crew inspired punk such as Youth of Today and fuses it with the grit influenced by bands such as Despise You and Think I Care. Needless to say, SPINE will feel right at home on Bridge Nine.
SPINE will finish writing their sophomore LP this summer and it will be “…a slight departure from our earlier records, but in the best way possible. I've just been listening to a lot of Cro Mags while writing for it, if that matters to anyone,” commented Hoffman. Following the completion of their LP, SPINE will tour both the east and west coasts around the album release. Look for more news and information to surface soon. In the meantime, check out SPINE on Facebook and Bandcamp.
Malice At The Palace Stream "My Target"
Malice At The Palace are streaming a brand new song, "My Target", from their upcoming split EP with Jesus Piece. "My Target" kicks right off with breakneck speed and intensity, blurring the lines between metal and hardcore like some of the great bands from the 90's. Listen HERE. Pre-orders for the 7"EP, as well as merchandise, are still available HERE. The Jesus Piece / Malice At The Palace 'Split' EP hits stores on May 19th.
Jesus Piece Stream "Deny Reality" + Pre-Orders for Split with Malice At The Palace Go Live
Pre-orders for the Jesus Piece and Malice At The Palace 'Split' EP are now live on the B9 Store. Jesus Piece kick the split off with 2 brutally heavy and discordant metallic hardcore anthems. Malice At The Palace, fresh off an LP released by Six Feet Under, are back with 2 new songs continuing to perfect the 90's hardcore sound they're known for. Mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit (Twitching Tongues, Nails) and mastered by Audiosiege (Nails, Obituary, Code Orange). There are 3 colors of vinyl available as well as various merchandise for each band. The EP hits stores on May 19th.
Alternative Press are premiering the first song from the EP, "Deny Reality", by Jesus Piece. You can check that out HERE.
Make sure to catch Jesus Piece and Malice At The Palace on tour together starting May 11th.
H2O European tour begins April 21st
H2O will be kicking off their latest European excursion this week in Zurich for Impericon Festival on the 21st. The tour will be continuing through May 5th in Barcelona. For more information on each show, please visit the band's artist page HERE. H2O will be touring in support of their latest full-length album, Use Your Voice.
Jesus Piece / Malice At The Palace 'Split' 7" Out May 19th + U.S Tour
Jesus Piece and Malice At The Palace are teaming up with Bridge Nine to release a new split 7"EP on May 19th. Jesus Piece kick the split off with 2 brutally heavy and discordant metallic hardcore anthems. Malice At The Palace, fresh off an LP released by Six Feet Under, are back with 2 new songs continuing to perfect the 90's hardcore sound they're known for. Mixed by Taylor Young at The Pit (Twitching Tongues, Nails) and mastered by Audiosiege (Nails, Obituary, Code Orange). Both bands will be hitting the road together in support of the release as well. Find info and dates below.
Alcoa Announce Tour Around Bled Fest
After nearly two years off the road, Derek Archambault’s (Defeater) Americana outfit Alcoa will be bringing its barebones, bleeding heart folk to stages across the country with a gamut of East Coast and Midwest shows. Check out all the tour dates below.
What began as Archambault’s relief from the bareknuckle hardcore of Defeater has become a formidable roots outfit boasting two albums and a flurry of EPs and singles.
After nearly a decade of being relegated as a side project, Alcoa realized its current form in 2013, when Archambault enlisted a troop of collaborators (including his now wife, Alyssa Archambault) to create the band’s proper debut, Bone & Marrow.
Alcoa followed up the triumphant entrée with 2015’s Parlour Tricks, a thin-skinned, big band dive into the trials of illness, toxic relationships, and the thrill of new love. If Alcoa fans have learned anything from the band, it’s that good things come with time—this tour is no different.
See Alcoa on tour this spring and stay tuned for more news to come soon.
ALCOA, ON TOUR:
05.19.17 Lancaster PA @ Lizard Lounge w/ Spur
05.20.17 Philadelphia PA @ Boot & Saddle w/ Spur
05.21.17 Wilkes-Barre PA @ The Other Side w/ Spur + No Spill
05.22.17 Richmond VA @ House of Abe w/ Jake Clarke
05.23.17 Asheville NC @ The Odditorium w/ Jake Clarke
05.24.17 Nashville TN @ That 70’s House w/ Jake Clarke
05.25.17 St Louis @ The Firebird w/ Jake Clarke
05.26.17 Chicago IL @ Subterranean (Basement) w/ Jake Clarke
05.27.17 Bled Fest in Howell MI
05.28.17 Cleveland OH @ Mahall’s (Locker Room) w/ Jake Clarke
