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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
H2O announce West Coast dates with Gorilla Biscuits
H2O will be hitting the West Coast in March supporting Gorilla Biscuits. They will be joined by Urban Sprawl, Overtime, and Tuck Knee on select dates. The tour kicks off in Denver on March 26th.
H2O Announce 25th Anniversary shows with Comeback Kid
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.
H2O to play Vans Warped Tour 25th Anniversary in NJ
H2O will be playing the Vans Warped Tour 25th Anniversary celebration this summer in New Jersey alongside Blink 182, Andrew WK, The Offspring, and many many more.
H2O 'Don Fury Demo Session EP' available for pre-order now!
H2O 'Don Fury Demo Session EP' available for pre-order now! In December of 1994, H2O recorded six songs with Don Fury. Originally split and released as a four song demo and a two song 7 inch, this session has been re-mastered and released together for the first time on 12" vinyl via Bridge Nine. Re-mastered and now available on a one sided 12" with a beautifully illustrated B-side by @DanSmithism
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.
eBay Test Press Auction
We just tossed up another round of test pressings on eBay to help raise funds for some big upcoming projects. This week we have the following...
Backtrack 'Lost In Life' LP (limited to 20)
No Warning 'Ill Blood' 2xLP (limited to 20)
Bent Life 'Never Asked For Heaven' LP (limited to 20)
Backtrack 'Lost In Life' LP (limited to 20)
Crown Of Thornz 'Nothing But Tragedy' 7" (limited to 20)
These will all end around 12PM EST on Sunday (3/5). Get your bids in here: http://www.ebay.com/usr/b9closet
H2O Continues with their Self-Titled 20th Anniversary Album Shows
After a crazy East Coast weekend, H2O is heading to the Midwest and California to play their debut, self-titled LP from 1996 straight through, in December. WISDOM IN CHAINS joins them on their West Coast shows and BURN joins them for their Midwest dates! If you're a fan and in the area, DON'T MISS THESE SHOWS!
H2O announce 20th anniversary self-titled album shows
H2O have announced three 20th anniversary shows for their 1996 self-titled debut album, all taking place in the northeast. Wisdom in Chains and Vision will open all the gigs. Check out the dates and ticket links below.
The band released Use Your Voice last year.
H2O tour dates w/ Wisdom in Chains, Vision:
11/18/16 Cambridge, MA @ The Middle East Upstairs - Tickets
11/19/16 New York, NY @ Marlin Room @ Webster Hall - Tickets
11/20/16 Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts - Tickets
H2O announce European and Japanese tours
H2O have announced a two-week-long summer European tour, including some festival dates. They'll also head to Japan following that in September. Check out all those dates below.
The band continue supporting last year's Use Your Voice.
H2O upcoming tour dates:
22.06 Braunschweig, Germany @ B58
23.06 Rostock, Germany @ Mau Club
25.06 Ysselsteyn, Netherlands @ Jera On Air
26.06 Koblenz, Germany @ Circus Maximus
27.06 Opwijk, Belgium @ Nijdrop
28.06 Schweinfurt, Germany @ Alter Stattbahnhof
29.06 Timelkam, Austria @ Gei
30.06 Vienna, Austria @ Arena w/ Strife
01.07 Roitzschjora, Germany @ With Full Force
02.07 Munster, Germany @ Vainstream
03.07 Drachten, Netherlands @ Iduna
05.07 Konstanz, Germany @ Kulturladen
07.07 Viveiro, Spain @ Resurrection Fest
09/09 Tokyo
09/10 Tokyo
09/11 Fukuoka