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American Nightmare announce 20 year anniversary tour

October 8, 2019 ryan boone
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To dub American Nightmare “iconic” would be a vast understatement for the hardcore vanguard — the band has indisputably solidified themselves as legends within the genre and beyond. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Year One, a compilation of the band’s first two EP’s, American Nightmare will embark on a North American tour and re-release the album via Heartworm Press and Bridge Nine Records in Winter 2020.


In February 2000 Wesley Eisold, the singer and lyricist behind American Nightmare, self-booked the band’s first-ever show in a church in Portland, Maine. The show not only spurred one of the most prodigal tenures of hardcore punk, but it also set a precedent for the band’s relentless DIY ethic, volatile musicianship, and bleeding heart lyricism. As a band and as a philosophy, American Nightmare set a new standard for the worldwide hardcore community.

American Nightmare’s first two EPs, American Nightmare and The Sun Isn’t Getting Any Brighter, were released as an LP by Bridge Nine in 2001. Defying styles, trends, and even names, American Nightmare quickly rose as a bellwether to the giants of punk, metal, and mainstream music. After releasing several EP's and two LP's, the band split in 2004 before reforming in 2011, with Eisold pouring time and talent into his new wave outfit Cold Cave in the interim.

The Year One reissue will be released via Heartworm Press and Bridge Nine Records early next year.. A full tour itinerary can be found below. Stay tuned for more updates.

American Nightmare — 20th Anniversary Tour:

02/13 - Boston, MA @ Royale

02/14 - New York City @ Brooklyn Steel

02/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts

02/19 - Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom

02/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick

02/21 - Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall

02/22 - Minneapolis, MI @ Fine Line Music Hall

02/25 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater

02/26 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex Grand

02/28 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne

02/29 - Vancouver, BC @ Imperial Theatre

03/01 - Seattle, WA @ The Showbox

03/06 - San Fransisco, CA @ The Fillmore

03/14 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda

American Nightmare is:

Wesley Eisold

Josh Holden

Brian Masek

Alex Garcia-Rivera

Jim Carroll


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Death Before Dishonor Head To Europe in November with Terror, Jesus Piece, and Lion's Law

September 24, 2019 ryan boone
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Death Before Dishonor will be joining Terror, Jesus Piece, and Lion’s Law in Europe this November in support of their new album ‘Unfinished Business’. Outburst, No Turning Back, Rotting Out, and others will also be on select dates. Tickets available now!

01.11.19 Germany Leipzig Conne Island
02.11.19 Netherlands Eindhoven Sound Of Revolution
03.11.19 UK London Underworld *No DBD
04.11.19 UK Leeds Brudenell Social Club *No DBD
05.11.19 Belgium Antwerp Zappa
06.11.19 Germany Hamburg Knust
07.11.19 Germany Berlin SO 36
08.11.19 Germany Cham LA
09.11.19 France Paris Paris Hardcore Fest
10.11.19 Switzerland Zürich Plaza Club
11.11.19 Austria Wien Arena
12.11.19 Hungary Budapest Dürer Kert
13.11.19 Germany Schweinfurt Alter Stattbahnhof
14.11.19 Germany Münster Sputnikhalle
15.11.19 Germany Karlsruhe Weise Rose
16.11.19 Germany Kassel Scream Festival
17.11.19 Germany Köln Gebäude 9

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Pre-orders for the new Agnostic Front EP and The Godfathers Of Hardcore are now live

September 5, 2019 ryan boone
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NYHC legends Agnostic Front are back with new music and have teamed up with Bridge Nine once again to release a limited edition 7" single. 'I Remember' is a brand new 3 song EP that will feature two songs from their upcoming album 'Get Loud!' on Nuclear Blast and a b-side track exclusive to this release. Limited to a one-time edition of 2,000 copies. Pre-order here and stream the b-side “You’re Gonna Pay”

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Also available for pre-order is Ian McFarland’s groundbreaking documentary film ‘The Godfathers Of Hardcore’. Bridge Nine will be offering two editions of ‘The Godfathers Of Hardcore’ film. Choose from the standard Blu-ray or a special limited edition that comes with a live seven song 7"EP of Agnostic Front playing Berlin's famous S036 club. This version comes housed in an expanded gatefold cover with both the 7"EP and Blu-ray disc. Exclusive merchandise and bundles are also available. Pre-order here.

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Bridge Nine x McFarland & Pecci Films Present: The Godfathers Of Hardcore Official Release

August 29, 2019 ryan boone
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Bridge Nine is proud to present the official release of Ian McFarland's groundbreaking documentary film, The Godfathers Of Hardcore.

Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma are lynchpins of New York Hardcore (NYHC), and their band Agnostic Front played a key role in defining, shaping and establishing the sound and cultural code of conduct for the still-thriving movement. Unlike the dozens of bands that have come and gone, leaving their indelible footprint along the way, Agnostic Front are still going strong, 11 studio albums into their 30-plus year career.

In a landscape of increasing apathy and complacency, the messages Agnostic Front presents are as relevant today as they were in the ‘80s when the band members were impoverished, scrappy and ambitious, often fighting for their very survival as well as the perseverance of their volatile but highly inspirational band.

Roger and Vinnie remain the very embodiment of hardcore, representing endurance, perseverance, brotherhood, strength against oppression and the will to keep going, obstacles be damned. Agnostic Front exist on a level all their own...a level of their own creation.

Bridge Nine is offering two editions of The Godfathers Of Hardcore film. Choose from the standard Blu-ray or a special limited edition that comes with a live seven song 7"EP of Agnostic Front playing Berlin's famous S036 club. This version comes housed in an expanded gatefold cover with both the 7"EP and Blu-ray disc.

The Godfathers Of Hardcore is out now. Order your copy HERE.

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H2O added to The Persistence Tour with Agnostic Front and Gorilla Biscuits

August 29, 2019 ryan boone
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H2O have been added to this year’s Persistence Tour! They will be joining Gorilla Biscuits, Agnostic Front, and more TBA for 12 shows across Europe. Tickets are available now via MAD.

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Pictureplane signs with Quiet Panic; Announces Collaboration with Fish Narc

August 27, 2019 ryan boone
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We're beyond excited to announce Pictureplane as the latest signing in our collaboration with Quiet Panic. Brooklyn-based artist Travis Egedy needs no introduction. He has been making waves with his unique brand of electronic music since 2009 when he dropped the first Pictureplane album 'Dark Rift'. Since then he has released six albums, launched the successful occult inspired clothing line Alien Body, played with the likes of Grimes, Vatican Shadow, and Health, and has headlined international festivals.

Following up 2018's acclaimed album 'Degenerate', Pictureplane has teamed up with Goth Boi Clique's Fish Narc to release the new single 'Underwater Panther' via Quiet Panic/Bridge Nine. Pictureplane has a long history with the GBC crew, having befriended the late Lil Peep and collaborated with Wicca Phase Springs Eternal last year. A mutual artistic admiration and backgrounds in the DIY scene brought Pictureplane and Fish Narc together for this coldwave/deathrock inspired collaboration. The three minute track is driven by a classic four to the floor kick drum, off kilter hi hats, lush synthesizers, and a very rare use of guitars...with Egedy's catchy vocal melodies tying everything together.


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shows no signs of slowing down in 2019. He's currently writing a new EP, planning future collaborations, working on his ever growing Alien Body clothing line, and even has a gallery showing of his art coming up this October in New York City. Pictureplane is outsider art in its truest form.

Pictureplane / Fish Narc 'Underwater Panther' will be available via all digital platforms on September 6th.

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Beach Slang To Support The Goo Goo Dolls On Tour

July 23, 2019 ryan boone
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Beach Slang will be hitting the road in support of the Goo Goo Dolls this fall.

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Spine Are Hitting The Road This Fall with Regional Justice Center and Devil's Den

July 22, 2019 ryan boone
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Spine will be hitting the road this fall with Regional Justice Center and Devil’s Den

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Backtrack Announce Final European Shows

July 19, 2019 ryan boone
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Backtrack have announced their final European shows this fall. They will be joined by Leed’s own Higher Power and Long Island’s Hangman. See below for a full list of Backtrack’s final shows.

Final West Coast Tour w/ King Nine, Minus, Somerset Thrower
8/09/2019 The Lodge Room – Los Angeles, CA
8/10/2019 Gilman Street – Berkeley, CA
8/11/2019 Che Café – San Diego, CA
8/12/2019 American Legion Post 8 – Las Vegas, NV *no King Nine or Minus
Final Asia Tour
9/14/2019 Brownstone Studio – Bankok, TH
9/15/2019 Angkasa – Kuala Lumpur, MY
9/16/2019 Decline – Singapore, MY
9/18/2019 Rossi Music – Jakarta, ID
9/21/2019 Club Citta – Kawasaki, JP @ Bloodaxe Festival
Final Australia Tour
9/25/2019 Amplifier Bar – Perth, AU
9/27/2019 Enigma Bar – Adelaide, AU
9/28/2019 Stay Gold – Melbourne, AU
9/29/2019 Crowbar – Sydney, AU
9/30/2019 Hamilton Station – Newcastle, AU
10/02/2019 Crowbar – Brisbane, AU
European Farewell Tour w/ Higher Power, Hangman:
10/30/2019 AN Club – Athens, GR [BACKTRACK only]
10/31/2019 Razzmatazz 3 – Barcelona, ES [BACKTRACK only]
11/01/2019 Sound Of Revolution – Eindhoven, NL
11/02/2019 Industrie 45 – Zug, CH
11/03/2019 Die Stadtmitte – Karlsruhe, DE
11/04/2019 Musik & Frieden – Berlin, DE
11/05/2019 Poglos – Warsaw, PL
11/06/2019 Conne Island – Leipzig, DE
11/07/2019 Kulttempel – Oberhausen, DE
11/08/2019 Amersham Arms – London, UK
11/09/2019 Brudnell Social Club – Leeds, UK
11/10/2019 Le Gibus – Paris, FR
11/11/2019 Hafenklang – Hamburg, DE
11/12/2019 Das Bett – Frankfurt, DE
11/13/2019 Backstage – München, DE
11/14/2019 Dürer Kert – Budapest, HU

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War On Women To Tour With Cave In This Fall

July 19, 2019 ryan boone
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War On Women will be hitting the road with Cave In and Wulf this fall. The tour begins on October 10th. See full dates below:

10/10 Chicago IL @ Metro
10/11 Detroit MI @ Loving Touch
10/12 Cleveland OH @ Grog Shop
10/13 Toronto ON @ Lee’s Place
10/14 Montreal QC @ La Sala Rosa
10/16 Washington DC @ Union Stage
10/17 Philadelphia PA @ TLA
10/18 New York NY @ Bowery Ballroom
10/19 Cambridge MA(w/ Miltown)
10/20 Cambridge MA (w/ Miltown)
10/21 Allston MA @ Great Scott

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H2O Announce 25th Anniversary shows with Comeback Kid

June 7, 2019 ryan boone
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H2O will be celebrating their 25th anniversary by hitting the road with Comeback Kid this September. The tour kicks off on the 12th in Lakewood, OH.

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Death Before Dishonor Announce New Album 'Unfinished Business'

May 20, 2019 ryan boone
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Boston's Death Before Dishonor have been an institution in hardcore since the early 2000s. Playing countless shows all across the globe with the likes of Madball, Agnostic Front, and Terror, and releasing three full-length albums on Bridge Nine. After quietly working on new material for almost a decade, the band is finally ready to unleash Unfinished Business. Recorded at legendary Zeuss Studio (Hatebreed, Rob Zombie), Unfinished Business is a 20-plus minute hardcore juggernaut that's unrelenting from start to finish. Seamlessly blending hardcore, punk and metal together into a fiery ball of cathartic raw aggression. Their fourth studio album is slated to hit stores on July 26th, right in time for their appearance at This Is Hardcore fest. Sign up for pre-order notifications HERE.

Track-listing:

1. Cowards Will Fall

2. True Defeat

3. Freedom Dies

4. Save Your Breath

5. Bad Blood

6. Haunted

7. Left To Die

8.  Promises Of Yesterday

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Backtrack announce break up and final shows

May 15, 2019 ryan boone
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It's with a heavy heart that we announce New York's BACKTRACK have decided to call it quits later this year. Formed in January of 2008, BACKTRACK have spent the past decade playing countless shows all across the globe while slowly becoming one of the most recognizable names in hardcore today. Known for their hard work and passion, BACKTRACK released records on labels 6131, Reaper, and finally found their home with Bridge Nine in 2013 for the releases of acclaimed full-lengths Lost In Life and Bad To My World. 

BACKTRACK will be playing final shows on the East Coast, West Coast, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Tickets for the U.S and Australian shows go on sale this Friday at 10AM local time.

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Slapshot announce European summer tour dates

May 13, 2019 ryan boone
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Slapshot will be heading back to Europe this summer in support of their latest album Make America Hate Again. The tour kicks off in Chemnitz Germany on July 26th.

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XXX Fanzine Issue 16: New York's Hardest

May 10, 2019 ryan boone
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xXx Fanzine issue #17 has been fully digitized! Read the full “New York’s Hardest” issue in it’s original form HERE. Below are some words from author Mike Gitter:

”With its eye-grabbing Bruce Rhodes shots of Agnostic Front and the Cro-Mags adorning the cover, xXx# 16 was nothing short of a turning point in the then-snowballing saga of the Boston area zine. Not only was it one of the most successful issues sales-wise in the zine’s 20 issue run; moving nearly 2500 copies through mail-order; legendary and long-gone distribution houses like San Francisco’s Rough Trade and stores like California’s Zed Records and New York’s See-Hear, it remains a fan-favorite 33 years later!

Most in-the-know types are quick to admit that the still-enduring sound that is synonymous with 90% of hardcore itself was the product of a scene that didn’t fully explode until the mid and late 80’s: New York Hardcore. New York was a late-bloomer. A scene that didn’t fully stage its takeover until Boston’s first wave had petered out, DC was having its Revolution Summer and the Midwest was getting into “artier” territory with the rise of bands like the Laughing Hyenas and The Necros’ move into dirty Detroit Boogie. In 1986, things were changing: Black Flag was on the verge of packing it in only to see Rollins coming storming back with The Rollins Band a year later and Greg Ginn exploring decidedly eclectic turf with his SST Records empire. Danzig was deep into Samhain, Kevin Seconds was developing a Bono thing. You know most of the rest…

In the Big Apple the stage was set. By 1986, NYHC was exploding with a new vigor. While the seeds of “Youth Crew” were sprouting up in nearby Connecticut with Ray Cappo & Co. repurposing Urban Waste and SSD riffs in Youth of Today, vets like Agnostic Front, Murphy’s Law and relative newcomers like the Crumbsuckers were taking major steps forward. Be it crossover thrash, no-wave noise, pig-fuckery, old time hardcore; the concrete pot was about to boil over. New York had the bands, the labels and five boroughs (plus Long Island) of kids knowing that (to paraphrase Antidote) something was about to change.

Onto our cover stars. While their sophomore slab certainly sounds like a band in transition – and in many ways was largely the product of a studio band that never fully congealed live – Agnostic Front’s Cause For Alarm upped the ante for NYHC’s flagship band. They had already made a helluva statement in 1984 with Victim in Pain. Aside from Kraut’s Product of Society, VIP was the first great New York Hardcore album. By the time I was thinking of putting them on the cover, Cause For Alarm had already garnered its share of controversy with its hallmark song, “Public Assistance”. Penned by none other than Carnivore’s Peter Steele, “Public Assistance” was a decidedly blue collar screed decrying the welfare state. Despite ruffling feathers at Maximum Rock N Roll (who gave AF the sort of notoriety and free publicity you can’t buy) and polarizing a few fans, Cause For Alarm was the record that cemented Roger and Vinnie’s spot as scene fixtures for decades to come.

With Age of Quarrel (which it can be argued lacked the intensity of the band’s demo recordings), the Cro-Mags not merely put an exclamation point on hardcore’s first generation, but stepped up an already Trump Tower high standard in terms of fusing the musicality and intensity of the Bad Brains, the songwriting and swagger of Motorhead and the sheer over-the-top-ness of early Venom. AOQ was a quantum leap that still sounds as essential today as it did when rap standard-bearers, Profile issued it on their newly formed Rock Hotel label. Yes, the same Rock Hotel label spearheaded by Cro-Mags manager and local promoter, Chris Williamson. 

So, in the dead heat of the New York Summer, Bruce Rhodes and I drove down to the city in Bruce’s car to witness the legendary five-piece Cro-Mags lineup simply devastate the Ritz and upstage headliners, GBH. The photos that came out of a photo session that afternoon and the live shots from that evening capture the energy, intensity and sheer vibe of five explosive personalities pushing themselves into the red-zone. Call it the storm before the real storm or the squall before the quarrel. It’s no surprise that this many “Alphas” couldn’t remain in the same band together. It was just that intense. 

The other interviews and pictures that made up #16 are both diverse and show the sea-change that was going on in the underground at that time. Tesco Vee and his Meat-Crew (boasting one ex-Minor Threat-er, Lyle Preslar and Negative Approach bassist Graham McCulloch) came swinging through town pimping their Rock N Roll Juggernaut elpee at TT The Bears. JJ Gonson’s pics of that afternoon totally convey the low-budget spectacle of The Meatmen as they continued their quest to basically become a cartoon version of Judas Priest (or was it the other way around?). xXx regulars, Corrosion of Conformity checked in for that issue during their underrated Simon Bob Sinister-fronted Technocracy era after a sweaty afternoon at The Rat -- made even more blistering by the Beantown debut of Santa Cruz Black Flag/SSD worshippers, Bl’ast! on the same bill. Even now, these binary volume dealers: COC and Bl’ast!, are still active and embraced as a huge influence. Just ask Dave Grohl, Josh Homme or the Fu Manchu dudes

Also in the issue, Greg Turner of The Angry Samoans articulated what was becoming many veteran bands’ frustration with hardcore’s homogeneity and how it jibed with The Samoans’ unstoppable irreverence. While not in the xXx book, rounding out #16 was an interview with a very far from superstardom Soul Asylum who were more notable at the time for being cross-town friends and rivals with Minneapolis legends like Husker Du or The Replacements than hit songs and dalliances with Hollywood starlets. Bruce Rhodes pics of Dave Pirner & Co. from TT the Bears are as furious as any post-hardcore-pre-grunge ensemble out there. Oh, if we only had 50 more pages!

Still working from my Boston University dorm room, xXx #16 was also a standout in terms of the high quality of photos and a very clean layout. Both of which were complemented by a very good print job at Larkin Printing, a South Shore printing house who mostly cranked out fashion magazines: our guy there – who also printed Al Quint’s Suburban Voice zine - literally running the presses for beer money!

Flipping through the reviews: between 86 era classics like Dag Nasty’s Can I Say, Crippled Youth’s Join the Fight and even Discharge’s ill-advised Led Zep romp, Grave New World as well as a metal reviews section that included the likes of Cryptic Slaughter, Onslaught and Voivod, it’s clear just how explosive a year 1986 really was. The ads in the issue also tell the story: labels like Homestead, Taang!, Touch & Go or Toxic Shock advertising new releases from Slapshot, Raw Power, The Butthole Surfers and a recently gone-solo Nick Cave.

The next generation was in full swing. Hardcore’s second generation had come of age.”

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