Some B9-affiliated bands (Alcoa, Defeater & Terror) are in the 2023 Furnace Fest lineup, and a ton of friends! September 22nd through the 24th in Birmingham, Alabama. Get info and grab tickets HERE!
ROLL CALL is Headed to South East Asia!
From our friends over at UniteAsia.org:
YOOOOOOO…
Super stoked to join forces with Bridge 9 Records and all the amazing Asian promoters and announce that brand new NYHC band Roll Call will be hitting SE Asia in February of 2023. Some of the dates include them hopping on the already announced One Step Closer dates so MAD thank you to those promoters for allowing our boys to jump on.
Whenever we put these things together it always takes an immense amount of time and heart. None of these promoters do this for a living – it’s all a side gig that they do simply for the love of this music and culture. Often, they put on shows at a loss and they just quietly eat that shit. So big ups to any promoters anywhere on the planet who are still doing this shit on a DIY level putting in what they can, when they can to keep this shit moving.
Though Roll Call is a newer NYHC band, the members are veterans of the hardcore scene playing and traveling the world in acts like Outbreak and others. Mainman behind this beast is someone very familiar to Unite Asia – Brian Kemsley who we’ve covered extensively on the site on many occasions because of his time growing up in Hong Kong and through his Muaythai accolades (read about that HERE and HERE). But it’s his most recent project – a straight-up in-your-face hardcore band – that we’re stoked to talk about today.
“Cornell and I are both Muaythai fighters and will be in Thailand training this winter, so since half the band was already gonna be in Southeast Asia, we just needed to convince Chad and James to fly over in order to do some shows. Thankfully Riz from Unite Asia, along with each local promoter, was able to help us out. We’re a new band and grateful for the opportunity to play in Asia. I was born in Taiwan and grew up in Hong Kong, so this is extra dope for me to get to do this. Asia fucking rules!” states Brian when asked about his thoughts on finally getting to be in a band that’ll be playing out here in Asia.
We’ve teamed up with the following promoters so to get more details hit them all up directly! To read up more on the band hit up this link for a dope write-up on DSCVRD Magazine HERE.
Feb 4 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – RVDA Records
Feb 5 – Manila, Philippines – Still Ill Records
Feb 6 – Cebu, Philippines – Friends Fun Hardcore
Feb 8 – Bangkok, Thailand – Holding On Records
Feb 9 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Driftt Records
Bridge Nine Announces First In-Store Event with War On Women
You're invited to our first in-store event this coming Monday, November 28th with WAR ON WOMEN. From 12:00-1:30 pm, they'll be hanging out at the Bridge Nine Records store, snapping pics, and playing some acoustic songs, before heading to the Middle East in Cambridge for the kick-off of their East Coast tour with Cancer Bats.
Event Details:
Event is FREE! We do have limited capacity, so please RSVP so we can hold a place for you!
Bridge Nine Records store is located at 282 Rantoul Street in Beverly, MA. We are a 5-minute walk from the Beverly commuter rail stop and there is also ample street parking on our street as well as the side streets around us.
Boston invades Europe: Takeover Tour 2023!
Boston Invades Europe: Takeover Tour 2023
Europe, are you ready? This winter Boston is headed your way with SLAPSHOT, DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR, AMERICAN WAR MACHINE and RISK representing! Check out the dates below
War On Women Announce East Coast Tour Dates to Close Out 2022
War On Women have announced an east coast US tour with Cancer Bats and Spaced! They kick off the tour on 11/28, performing in Boston at The Middle East Upstairs. Tickets go on sale on tomorrow, 10/7.
War On Women Kick Off UK Tour
War On Women kicks off their summer UK tour this evening - their first UK show since 2019. They’ll be supported throughout the next few weeks by deux furieuses. Be sure to check them out if they come through your town!
'This Is Hardcore' Celebrates Another Successful Fest After 2-Year Pandemic Hiatus
Congratulations are in order for Joe Hardcore and the This Is Hardcore team on another successful festival. This Is Hardcore Fest takes place in Philadelphia each year and kicked off on Thursday, July 7th with a headlining set from H2O. The days that followed included sets by Section H8, End It, Hatebreed, Madball, Comeback Kid, Terror and culminated on Sunday evening with Thursday performing Full Collapse in its entirety (pictured above, photo by Wass Photography). We wish we could have been there, especially since it was the first fest since 2019, but we are all hands on deck working to finish the Bridge Nine space here in Beverly, MA. We hope to see everyone at This Is Hardcore Fest next year!
Striking Distance Announce Two Shows in July
Striking Distance have announced that they will play two shows this July! First up, they’ll be playing on Friday, July 22nd in Baltimore, MD as part of the record release show for End It, a fantastic hardcore band and one of my recent favorites. Then, they’ll be playing Saturday, July 23rd in Richmond Virginia with fellow heavy hitters BURN, Crown of Thornz, Naysayer and End It. These will be incredible shows so check them out if you can.
Ceremony Announce August Show Dates
CEREMONY just announced some shows for August - be sure to check them out - more info and tickets available on their website here.
AUG 2 TUE @ 8:00pm - Gramps, Miami, FL
AUG 3 WED @ 7:00pm - Crowbar, Tampa, FL
AUG 4 THU @ 8:00pm - HENAO Contemporary Center, Orlando, FL
AUG 5 FRI @ 8:00pm - The Pinhook, Durham, NC
Terror Announce European Summer Tour
TERROR will be headed to Europe this summer, kicking off their tour in Germany on June 17th! To read more about dates and tickets, check out their website, https://www.sticktight.la/tour-dates, for all dates + ticket links.
17/06 - Düsseldorf, Germany @ D-Town Distortion Festival
18/06 - Oulu, Finland @ Metal Capital Festival
19/06 - Saarbrücken, Germany @ Reality Bites Festival
20/06 - Hannover, Germany @ Capitol
21/06 - Berlin, Germany @ Trinkteufel
22/06 - Rostock, Germany @ Peter-Weiss-Haus
23/06 - Kassel, Germany @ Goldgrube
24/06 - Stretford, United Kingdom @ Outbreak Festival
25/06 - Ysselsteyn, Netherlands @ Jera On Air
26/06 - Clisson, France @ Hellfest
28/06 - Segel, Switzerland @ Musikzentrum
29/06 - Lindau, Germany @ Club Vaudeville
30/06 - Schwabisch Hall, Germany @ Club Alpha
01/07 - Ieper, Belgium @ Ieperfest
02/07 - Rennes, France @ Superbowl of Hardcore
04/07 - Toulouse, France @ Connexion Live
05/07 - Martigny, Switzerland @ Sunset Bar
06/07 - Innsbruck, Austria @ Livestage
07/07 - Orfu, Hungary @ Toxic Weekend Fest
08/07 - Velke Meirici, Czech Republic @ Fajtfest
09/07 - Schleiz, Germany @ Woody’s
The Trouble Announce Two Special Shows for November
The Trouble just announced their first ever NYC show! It will take place at TV Eye on Saturday, November 19th. They’ll then play their first Boston show in 12 years at The Middle East on Sunday, November 20th! We are very much looking forward to this - get your tickets ASAP as they are sure to sell out: https://linktr.ee/thetrouble
Death Before Dishonor Announce European Tour
European friends - get ready for Death Before Dishonor's 'Unfinished Business' Tour! They'll be kicking it off on June 26th in the Netherlands. For more information on tour dates and tickets, visit DBD's Facebook page or Bands In Town page!
Terror's Pain Into Power Tour A Must-See
Terror plays the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. May 13, 2022
TERROR is currently on tour in support of their new album, Pain Into Power, and we were able to see them play at the Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA on Friday, May 13th, supported by Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain of Truth. The band opened with the title track off the new album and played a few more new ones throughout the set, but made sure to include fan favorites like "Stick Tight", "One With the Underdogs", and "Keep Your Mouth Shut". Terror never fails to stoke a crowd into a frenzy, with frontman Scott Vogel taking the audience to task - making eye contact with each person and including them in the performance. The result was 40 minutes of unwavering energy, movement, and pure fun, closed out by classic "Keepers of the Faith". If you're able, be sure to check out Terror on tour now through the end of the month and grab their new album!
H2O to Headline TIH Fest's Pre-Show on July 7th
H2O will headline This Is Hardcore Fest’s Pre-Show on Thursday, July 7th. The show will take place at Underground Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Go to https://www.seetickets.us/event/H20/481706 to purchase tickets now!
This Is Hardcore Fest 2022 - Tickets On Sale Now!
THIS IS HARDCORE 2022
July 7- 10, 2022
ON SALE AS OF MAY 2ND
thisishardcorefest.com
July 7 & 8 at Underground Arts 1200 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
https://undergroundarts.org/
July 9 & 10 at the Franklin Music Hall 421 N 7th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (formerly the Electric Factory for you out of town folks-same venue as always!)
https://www.bowerypresents.com/greater-philly/shows/franklin-music-hall
Thursday July 7 PreShow at Underground Arts $40
Carried By Six, Cycle Of Abuse, Glove's Off, Hold My Own, Honey,
Kharma, Kings Never Die, Skarhead, Sunami, Zero Trust
Festival $145 3 day Pass $110 Saturday/Sunday Passes
Friday July 8 Day 1 at Underground Arts $45 (single)
Merauder, Section H8, Queensway, Punishment, Hoods, Hangman, Varials, The World, Hesitate, Risk, Fool's Game
Saturday July 9 Day 2 at Franklin Music Hall $65 (single)
Hatebreed “Celebrating 20 Years of Perserverance”
Madball, Fury Of Five, Killing Time, All Out War, Wisdom In Chains
Ringworm, Drain, Never Ending Game, Pain Of Truth, Mushmouth, Powerhouse,
Strength For A Reason, Age Of Apocalypse, End It, Simulakra, Live It Down, Off The Tracks, Hostilities, Reaching Out
Sunday July 10 Day 3 at Franklin Music Hall $65 (single)
Thursday “ Celebrating 21 years of Full Collapse”
Terror, Comeback Kid, Misery Signals, TBA, Leeway NYC, Grid Iron,
SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Year Of The Knife, Regulate, One Step Closer,
Life's Question, Shackled, Raw Brigade, MH Chaos, Seed Of Pain,
Chemical Fix, Combust, End, Struck Nerve, Foreign Hands