Bridge Nine is proud to sponsor a special Walter Schreifels performance alongside our friends Hardcore Stadium and Triple B Records on Friday, February 24th at Zuzu at the Middle East in Cambridge, MA. This is an after party for the Gorilla Biscuits show earlier that evening, so if you’re down to stay out late, this starts at 11:00PM!
Bridge Nine x Linas Garsys (American Nightmare, Hope Conspiracy, AFI) Skull T-Shirt Re-Issue
Bridge Nine x Linas Garsys T-Shirt Collab
For Friday the 13th, we've dug into the t-shirt vault and brought back one of our favorites, this blood-spattered Bridge Nine t-shirt illustrated by none other than Linas Garsys (American Nightmare, The Hope Conspiracy, AFI). Linas was an early contributor to Bridge Nine's visual look through several of our album covers (American Nightmare's The Sun Isn't Getting Any Brighter, Cops & Robbers Execution Style, Striking Distance The Fuse Is Lit), as well as probably a dozen different t-shirt designs, many featuring his trademark blood spattering. Originally released in 2002 and briefly available with a slightly different design in 2013, we're bringing this skull design back for a limited time, printed on a black Gildan Hammer tee and in true early-2000s spirit, a black Independent Trading Post brand zip-up sweatshirt. Skull illustration pocket print on front, and a blood-spattered Bridge Nine logo on the back. Grab one online HERE and at the Bridge Nine record store in Beverly, MA while you can!
Sean Lipinski (Holding On): Rest In Power
Sean Lipinski, R.I.P.
Sean Lipinski (Holding On, The Real Enemy, Regret, Sunset, Comeback Kid) passed away on December 27th, 2022 following complications from an aggressive brain tumor. His obituary can be found HERE.
I had a chance to get to know Sean over twenty years ago when he was a member of Holding On. They released an LP on Bridge Nine, toured the East Coast and Sean kept in touch long after the band broke up. He was always checking in and saying hello, he made connections with people everywhere and maintained them better than most. He will be sorely missed.
Sean leaves behind his wife Samantha and daughters Madeline and Tabitha. Please consider making a donation in Sean’s honor to assist his family during this time HERE.
Rest in Power, Sean.
-Chris
B9
Have Heart "The Things We Carry" LP Silver Edition Available Now!
Have Heart The Things We Carry Silver Edition LP
We are super excited to announce that our latest Silver Edition LP has landed, this time with Have Heart for The Things We Carry LP. Limited to one copy per person and available in our brick and mortar record store AND online HERE!
As with all of our silver editions, these LP’s are pressed on silver vinyl, and the jackets are black and white and printed on silver board, giving each record a striking appearance. These are limited to a one time pressing of 1,000 copies.
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!
4. Terror “Lowest Of The Low” LP – Available Now!
5. Death Before Dishonor “Count Me In” LP – Available Now!
6. H2O “Nothing To Prove” LP – Available Now!
7. Have Heart “Songs To Scream At The Sun” LP – available from select retailers
8. Have Heart “10.17.09” LP – Available Now!
Recap of Our First In-Store Event with War On Women
On Monday, November 28, 2022, we were lucky enough to have War On Women stop by for our first in-store event. The band hung out with some fans and played a few acoustic songs; the full video, shot by Bill Fulkerson of OTC Industries Productions, is above and features songs “White Lies”, “Big Words”, and “Silence Is The Gift”.
The band left to kick off their East Coast tour with Cancer Bats at the Middle East in Cambridge that evening and sounded incredible. Be sure to check them out if they come through your city! Also be sure to join our mailing list, as we’re hoping to host more of our bands and artists in the future for free, intimate shows and in-store events.
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
20 Years Ago Today x 4 Big B9 Releases (11/26/2002)
Chris Wrenn showing off part of B9’s class of 2002
Twenty years ago today, Bridge Nine had the honor of releasing four killer albums. No Warning’s Ill Blood, Slapshot’s Greatest Hits, Holding On’s Question What You Live For and Ramallah’s But A Whimper. A few months later, we released Terror’s Lowest Of The Low EP and promoted them via our first promotional CD sampler, which we pressed 10,000 of and distributed for free. All of those records are monsters in their own right, and it helped document a very special time. Thankfully, most everyone from the class of 2002 is still out there crushing it, either in those bands, or in new projects! The spirit lives on and we are proud to have been a part of it.
These four were released on the same day, 20 years ago.
Albums by Slapshot, Holding On, Ramallah & No Warning
The back of Bridge Nine’s first promotional CD sampler
Black Friday / Small Biz Saturday / Cyber Monday Deals...
We are so incredibly thankful for so many things as we work on getting our new HQ off the ground. The retail store is looking great and continuing to stock up, so if you’re near Beverly, Massachusetts stop by and pick up some records! Not local? Use coupon code THANKYOU to stock up on a few things over at B9Store.com!
Visiting our store? Need directions? Click HERE!
We have some extended hours this week:
Black Friday: 10am - 7pm
Small Biz Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
Cyber Monday: normally closed, open this day from 11am - 5pm
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.
Derek Archambault (Defeater, Alcoa) Opens 'Maxwell's Barbershop' in New Hampshire
Derek Archambault, of both Defeater and Alcoa, has opened his own barber shop in Manchester, NH on Stark Street, called Maxwell’s. Named after Derek’s son, the shop is an awesome spot with classic barber chairs and Red Sox and New England memorabilia on the walls. Services include haircuts, beard trims, and straight razor face or head shaves. Congratulations on the opening, Derek!
Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine on The New Scene Podcast
Chris Wrenn on The New Scene Podcast, Episode 147!
Episode 147: Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records. Available now on all platforms.
Keith sits down with @chrisb9 to discuss the early days of @bridgenine , how Chris leveraged a long-standing sports rivalry to fund the label, the label's breakthrough release of the first American Nightmare 7", Bridge Nine's growth over the years, how Ben Affleck ended up wearing Bridge Nine gear, what to expect next from Chris and the label plus more. Give it a listen HERE!
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
Chris B9 on the You Had Options Podcast
Chris Wrenn on the You Had Options Podcast, Episode # 68
New episode is up with Chris Wrenn from @bridgenine records and @sullysbrand! Great talk with Chris about the history of both the record label and clothing brand. Go visit the new Bridge Nine/ Sully’s store in Beverly, Mass! Audio version is up wherever you get podcasts. Video version link HERE!
Bridge Nine Welcomes NYC's ROLL CALL - Six Song EP Streaming NOW!
ROLL CALL Photo by Evan McNight
We are thrilled to announce a new band and new music today! New York’s ROLL CALL have signed with Bridge Nine Records. Guitarist Brian Kemsley (Outbreak) and drummer James Philips (Sea Haven, Final Fight) wrote 6 songs in November 2021 before recruiting bassist Cornell Ward and vocalist Chad Leddy for the recording of their EP Perpetuate this past summer. When its members aren’t providing public services in New York City (Chad working as an NYFD firefighter, Brian Kemsley stopping kidnappers), Roll Call is making fresh and uncompromising New York hardcore that you absolutely can’t miss. Listen on Bandcamp or any streaming service, check out the teaser video below, and order the cassette tape HERE (12" EP to follow in 2023).
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.