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
Death Before Dishonor Embark on Latin America Tour
Death Before Dishonor will be kicking off their Latin American tour on May 12th with a few dates in Mexico, followed by stops in Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama, Ecuador, and Columbia. Be sure to catch them if they come through your city!
100+ Years of New York Hardcore in One Show
Label owner Chris Wrenn (center) pictured with Agnostic Front’s Mike Gallo (left) and Vinnie Stigma (right) at the kick-off of their New York United tour on May 5, 2022.
AGNOSTIC FRONT, SICK OF IT ALL, and CROWN OF THORNZ kicked off the East Coast leg of their New York United tour last Thursday, May 5th at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA and we were blown away by all three performances. This is an opportunity to enjoy a combined 100+ years of New York hardcore in one show and I couldn't recommend it enough. The ability these musicians have to work a crowd is absolutely amazing. Be sure to check out this tour when it comes through your town (dates listed below)!
Agnostic Front perform at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA on May 5, 2022.
Sick Of It All perform at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA on May 5, 2022.
Ceremony Joins Avail, Quicksand & Cave In at Over The James Festival
CEREMONY will be playing at the Over The James festival in Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 6th. Avail, Quicksand, Cave In, Screaming Females and Terminal Bliss will also be performing. Click here to get tickets now! Also a reminder that Ceremony is currently on tour with Turnstile and Citizen - check out their dates below and be sure to check them out!
Terror Kicks Off Pain Into Power Tour & Announces Collab with Oxford Pennant
TERROR kicked off their tour last night (May 9, 2022) in Denver, CO to celebrate the release of their new album Pain Into Power, which came out on May 6th on Pure Noise Records! If you haven't yet, be sure to pre-order the album here and catch them on tour throughout the month of May!
Pain Into Power Tour
w/ Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain Of Truth
05/10 - Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
05/11 - Louisville, KY @ Portal
05/12 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theater
05/13 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
05/14 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
05/15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
05/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
05/17 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
05/18 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys
05/19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave
05/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/21 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
05/22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
05/24 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
05/25 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
05/26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live
05/27 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
05/28 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
05/29 - Dallas, TX @ So What Fest
05/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
TERROR also announced a special collaboration with Oxford Pennant. The full collection of pennants, patches, camp flags, and a hand-stitched banner are on sale now and were all designed and sewn in Buffalo, NY, hometown of singer Scott Vogel. Click here to shop their collection!
One Life One Chance Podcast Hits #19 on Apple's Top 200 Podcasts
Congratulations to H2O's Toby Morse on his One Life One Chance podcast hitting #19 on Apple's Top 200 Podcasts list! This is an incredible accomplishment and well-deserved, as Toby has delivered nearly 200 episodes of real, authentic and non-scripted conversations with some incredible guests since the podcast's inception in early 2019.
I highlight recommend last week's episode with actor Josh Brolin - great listen. Click here to check it out.
H2O & War On Women Contribute to Punk Rock Saves Lives Vol. II
H2O and WAR ON WOMEN have each contributed songs to Punk Rock Saves Lives Vol. II, a 180 gram colored vinyl fundraiser album benefiting Punk Rock Saves Lives, a 501(c) charity and Denver-based nonprofit organization. This release is strictly limited edition of 1,000 on vinyl only, so check out the song list below and click here to grab one and support this great cause!
Less Than Jake "Spirit of '20"
Cock Sparrer "Take It On the Chin"
The Living End "Guns and Ammunition"
H2O "Use Your Voice"
The Bridge City Sinners "The Fear"
The Alarm "Standing On the Corner"
War On Women "White Lies"
Swingin' Utters "Human Potential"
CHASER "Good Times"
Dead To Me "Don't Be Mad"
The Venomous Pinks "Hold On"
Belvedere "Good Grief Retreat"
Crimson Riot "Time (Acoustic)"
The Re-Volts "The Earth Trembles"
Soldiers Of Destruction "Death Or Glory"
Cuidado "Cramp Your Style"
Middle-Aged Queers "This Song is Sponsored by Absolut Vodka"
Punk Rock Saves Lives is a really great organization, so if you're not familiar with them, I encourage you to check out their website and mission. They also are always looking for volunteers and make it really easy to register to volunteer - you can browse their volunteer opportunities here.
War On Women Raise $1500 for The Brigid Alliance
Feminist hardcore-punk band WAR ON WOMEN quickly responded to the news last week that the Supreme Court had voted to strike down the Roe v. Wade decision, according to an initial draft opinion that was obtained by POLITICO. The band, longtime sociopolitical activists, announced that they would be donating the proceeds from any sales of their grenade shirt to The Brigid Alliance, a non-profit organization that arranges and funds confidential, personalized travel support to those seeking abortion care in increasingly hostile environments. Within days, the band raised $1,500, and undoubtedly will be carrying the torch against anti-abortion rhetoric as they embark on their tour with Good Riddance on Friday, May 13th.
Our 3rd 25+ Years of B9 'All Silver' Edition LP has landed!
H2O's self-titled debut album is officially 25 years old, so to commemorate this, we've given it our 25th anniversary silver vinyl treatment. We've pressed a one-time edition of 1,000 copies on silver vinyl, housed in black and white printed silverboard jackets. Grab one while you can! Our first two all silver editions (American Nightmare "Year One" and Ceremony "Rohnert Park" are long sold out. Available under exclusive license from our friends at Blackout! Records.
25+ Years of Bridge Nine Silver Edition Series:
1. American Nightmare "Year One" - SOLD OUT
2. Ceremony "Rohnert Park" - SOLD OUT
3. H2O "Self-Titled" LP - available now HERE!
Beach Rats Announce New Summer Release 'Rat Beat'
Beach Rats have announced a summer release for the debut LP, ‘Rat Beat’, out on Epitaph Records on July 29th! For those who don't know, Beach Rats consists of scene veterans Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Dag Nasty, Bad Religion), Ari Katz (Lifetime), Bryan Kienlen and Pete Steinkopf (The Bouncing Souls) and Danny Windas (Let It Burn). In 2018, we proudly released their debut EP ‘Wasted Time’, which introduced the world to this all-star band with five songs of fast, melodic hardcore punk that was simultaneously new and yet true to their members' roots. They have released the album's title track and the video is linked below so be sure to check that out! You can also pre-order the new album and listen to the new track on streaming services by clicking here! In the meantime, be sure to pick up their 7" EP ‘Wasted Time’ (we still have some on blue marble/500) or some Beach Rats merch!
Terror Releases New Record 'Pain Into Power' on May 6th!
Terror’s New Album ‘Pain Into Power’ drops on May 6, 2022!
TERROR's newest record ‘Pain Into Power’ will be released on Friday, May 6th via Pure Noise Records! You can pre-order the album by clicking here. Be sure to check out the music video for their title track below and check them out on tour this month!
Pain Into Power Tour
w/ Kublai Khan, Sanguisugabogg, and Pain Of Truth
05/09 - Denver, CO @ HQ
05/10 - Kansas City, MO @ The Rino
05/11 - Louisville, KY @ Portal
05/12 - Buffalo, NY @ Showplace Theater
05/13 - Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
05/14 - Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
05/15 - Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
05/16 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church
05/17 - Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
05/18 - Columbus, OH @ Skullys
05/19 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Enclave
05/20 - Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/21 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
05/22 - Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
05/24 - Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
05/25 - Atlanta, GA @ The Earl
05/26 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live
05/27 - Houston, TX @ Secret Group
05/28 - Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
05/29 - Dallas, TX @ So What Fest
05/31 - Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
American War Machine in Haverhill, MA (4-30-2022)
If you haven’t caught American War Machine live yet, they’re playing this Saturday in Haverhill, MA! AWM features members of Slapshot, Agnostic Front & Intent To Injure. Check them out HERE!
Bridge Nine POP-UP (One Day Only) For Record Store Day!
We're opening our doors for Record Store Day this Saturday, April 23rd for one day only! Our retail space is not technically open yet and it's still a construction site, but if you're in the area we'll be at the new HQ working on the space & slinging remaining Raid The Archive Mystery Sets and a few other random items. Come take a look, say hello, and pick something up when you're out and about record shopping this Saturday!
Bridge Nine Records
Saturday, April 23rd: 10am till 5pm!
282 Rantoul Street, Beverly, MA 01915
Getting here:
Beverly is a 35-minute drive from Boston and is located right next to Salem. Meter spots are available along Rantoul Street and the first 20 minutes are FREE
We are a 5-minute walk from the Beverly commuter rail stop on the Newburyport/Rockport line.
Plus there are 4 record stores within 4 miles of us...
SOUNDTRACKS
Shop owner DJ 7L combines his interests of Music and Film with a handpicked selection of records both new & used at his new shop, Soundtracks, which is located just up the street from us at 265 Cabot St in Beverly. For Record Store Day, the Hi DJ Podcast will be live with special guests, live music, prizes and an in-store pop-up with Fresh Vintage. Their events take place from 12-4 pm.
RESIDENCY RECORDS
Check out the new Residency Records location at 7 1/2 Church St in Salem. Owner Breaux Silcio's new space is about 5 times larger than his original space near the Satanic Temple, where the store operated for the last 4 years, and is now one of the largest independent record stores in Massachusetts. For Record Store Day, the store opens at 9 am with plenty of RSD exclusives and will be offering 10% off all used inventory.
THE RECORD EXCHANGE
The Record Exchange is one of the oldest used brick & mortar record stores in the United States, founded in Salem in 1974. They'll be open from 10 am - 5 pm and will have a large, varied selection of RSD special limited edition exclusive vinyl, plus a sale bin of previous years' RSD titles. Read more about their RSD event here.
BEVERLY COIN & ESTATE SHOP
Don't let the name fool you - this is where you go to find rare, vintage vinyl and I'm probably breaking an unwritten rule of the Northshore by sharing this hidden gem of a shop. Beverly Coin is located just up the street from us at 38 Rantoul St and you could easily spend hours finding gold here. Happy hunting!
MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Here's some of our favorite local businesses for your daytrip:
COFFEE
Crave - 199 Rantoul Street, Beverly
Kid Dream - 5 W Dane St, Beverly
Atomic Coffee - 268 Cabot St, Beverly
Odd Meter - 60 Washington St, Salem
LUNCH
The Castle* - 240 Rantoul St, Beverly
Anmol* - 258 Rantoul St, Beverly
Jodi Bee Bakes* - 282 Derby St, Salem
Spitfire Tacos* - 105 Lafayette St, Salem
*Vegan friendly
SHOPS
BEVERLY
Soy Much Brighter - 285 Rantoul St (across from us!)
Nowhere Fast Skate Shop - 166 Cabot St
Worthy Girl - 276 Cabot St (across from Soundtracks)
Simply Placed - 281 Cabot St
SALEM
Die With Your Boots On - 9 Church St (next to Residency Records)
Oak + Moss - 143 Washington St
HausWitch - 144 Washington St
Witch City Wicks - 302A Essex St
Black Veil Shoppe - 137 Boston Street
MORE...
BEVERLY
Garden City Tattoo - 330 Rantoul St
Old Planters Brewing Co. - 232 Rantoul St
Channel Marker Brewing - 95 Rantoul St
Gentile Brewing Company - 59 Park St
Backbeat Brewing Company - 31 Park St
SALEM
Notch Brewing - 283R Derby St
Witch Dr - 109 Lafayette St
Seagrass Dispensary - 3 Dodge St
Ceremony's New EP & Tour Info
Congratulations to CEREMONY, who released their first new music in three years: "VANITY SPAWNED BY FEAR" b/w "CALIFORNIA POPPY" via Relapse Records on April 15th. This is available digitally and in a limited edition, one-time-only vinyl pressing on orange krush w/ evergreen splatter 12” vinyl. Click here to purchase online or grab it at one of Ceremony's live shows over their upcoming tour!
Links to purchase tickets are available on Ceremony's webpage here!
Mon Apr 25 / Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
Tue Apr 26 / Englewood, CO @ The Gothic Theatre
Wed Apr 27 / Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
Thu Apr 28 / Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
Fri Apr 29 / Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theatre
Sat Apr 30 / Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
Mon May 02 / Portland, OR @ Roseland
Wed May 04 / Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
Fri May 06 / Austin, TX @ Stubb’s
Sat May 07 / Dallas, TX @ Amplified Live
Sun May 08 / Houston, TX @ Secret Group
Mon May 09 / Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
Tue May 10 / Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
Wed May 11 / Indianapolis, IN @ Hoosier Dome
Thu May 12 / Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
Fri May 13 / Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
Mon May 16 / Cincinnati, OH @ Legends
Tue May 17 / Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
Wed May 18 / Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre
Thu May 19 / Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
Fri May 20 / Montréal, QC @ La Sala Rossa
Sat May 21 / Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
Sun May 22 / Providence, RI @ Fete Ballroom
Mon May 23 / Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
Tue May 24 / Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore
Wed May 25 / Amityville, NY @ Amityville Music Hall
Thu May 26 / Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
Fri May 27 / Asbury Park, NJ @ Asbury Lanes
Sun May 29 / Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club