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!
Cave In Films Music Video for New Song "Reckoning" at B9HQ
Last month we welcomed CAVE IN to the new Bridge Nine headquarters when they reached out looking for a warehouse to shoot a video for their new song "Reckoning". On the day of the shoot, I got to surprise singer Stephen Brodsky with a copy of his old fanzine, which he had sent me back in 1997. The fanzine featured an interview with BANE, whose bassist Peter Chilton just so happened to be the music video's creative producer/editor. This moment and the overlap that exists between artists was exactly what I love about the hardcore community! The video came out awesome and features projections from esteemed artist Thomas Hooper. Be sure to grab Cave In's new album via Relapse Records, out on May 20th, and check out the video for "Reckoning", directed by Jason Zucco, via the link below!
Above: Peter Chilton (Bane), Stephen Brodsky (Cave In) and Chris Wrenn on set at the video shoot for “Reckoning”. Right: Copies of Stephen Brodsky’s old fanzine from 1997!
CAVE IN - Reckoning (Official Music Video)
HE Creative Books On Sale This Week
HE Creative is an awesome design studio based in the UK and they have released some very cool childrens books about punk music, including One Life, One Chance in collaboration with H2O's Toby Morse. Their children's books are on sale for $13 this week, so if there's some punk rock kiddos in your life, grab these while you can!
Aryia Films Music Video for New Song "2009" at B9HQ
Above: Aryia films music video for new song “2009” at the Bridge Nine Headquarters.
We were contacted by local music producer/engineer Jay Maas (Jay Maas Recording, Defeater) about the music video for a new artist he is managing, Aryia, and we were happy to open our doors! Aryia is a California-based artist known for blending music genres but with a prominent pop-punk sound. Check out the music video for Aryia's new song "2009" now!
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
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!