Joe Hardcore and the TIHC crew have unveiled the 2024 festival lineup! Tickets go on sale this Friday!
Vinnie Stigma's memoir... Coming Soon via Permuted Press
Run, don’t walk to pre-order Vinnie Stigmas’s new memoir: Vinnie Stigma, The Most Interesting Man in the World. With a foreword by Roger Miret, available here and in stores on September 10th:
Amazon: amzn.to/49SryOZ
B&N: bit.ly/Stigma_BN
HEAVYHEX Support Stand Still in June
Bridge Nine’s newest band, HEAVYHEX, will be supporting Stand Still for two shows this June! See them June 8th at Static Era Records in Milford, CT and on June 9th at Tunes Records in Vorhees, NJ.
HEAVYHEX will also be playing two record release shows in May: Saturday, May 25th at the VFW in Massapequa, NY with support from Spite House, Dead Last, Last Laugh, High Reach, and Sunday, May 26th at the Bridge Nine Warehouse in Beverly, MA with support from Spite House and The Promised End.
Vegan Mini-Market coming to the B9 Warehouse: May 18th!
The last Vegan Mini Market that we hosted here at B9 back in March was such a hit, that we’re doing it again in May! Saturday, May 18th make sure to stop by the B9HQ between 11am and 3pm to check out a warehouse full of amazing vegan food vendors! More info on the event can be found HERE!
Chris B9 on the One Life One Chance Podcast with H2O's Toby Morse
HEAVYHEX Announce "True To You" Record Release Shows for Long Island & B9 Warehouse
Flyer by @dxvidesigns
HEAVYHEX will be celebrating their debut album “True To You” with two record release shows this May:
HEAVYHEX Record Release Show (Long Island)
with Spite House, Dead Last, Last Laugh, High Reach
Saturday, May 25th
Doors: 6 pm / Show: 7pm
Massapequa VFW
Massapequa, NY
Tickets Available Here
HEAVYHEX Record Release Show (Beverly, MA)
with Spite House, The Promised End
Sunday, May 26th
Doors: 6 pm / Show: 7pm
Bridge Nine Records Warehouse
Beverly, MA (about 35 min north of Boston. Easily accessible by public transportation MBTA)
Tickets Available Here
If you haven’t already, make sure to pre-order “True To You”, out everywhere May 3rd!
HEAVYHEX Announce Debut Album 'True To You' out May 3rd, Share Music Video for Title Track
Album Artwork by Jeff O’Neil with photos by Matt Viel
Today, Long Island, NY based band HEAVYHEX announce their debut album, True To You, set for release May 3rd on Bridge Nine Records. The ten songs on the album dive deep into the realm of personal struggles, societal issues, and the demand for equality. Collaborating with producer Jay Maas (Love Letter, Defeater), the band channeled their collective energy and creativity to shape guitar tones that strike a balance of aggression, clarity and emotion, accompanied by fast and hard-hitting percussion. Having teased with early single “You Can’t Stay Here,” HEAVYHEX now unleash the title track “True To You.” The song builds off high-energy guitars and impassioned vocals with a raw edge before driving into lush melodies.
The video for the song was directed by Richie Duque, and on it vocalist Dave Gastiaburo comments: "The video closely follows the theme of the song. It’s about the importance of not folding to the pressure of your 9 to 5, while continuing to prioritize the things that you are passionate about. To stay true to yourself."
You can watch the video for “True To You” above or on YouTube HERE, stream the single HERE, and the album is available on vinyl for preorder now through the Bridge Nine Records webstore.
Formed in 2020, HEAVYHEX released their debut EP, Stare, in 2022, followed by a two song single, Give Yourself Away, that same year. The band is a part of the blossoming Long Island melodic hardcore scene alongside bands including Stand Still, Koyo, and Private Mind. The band’s captivating, sing-a-long ready live show has allowed them to share the stage with acts like Silent Majority, Militarie Gun, Soul Glo, I Am The Avalanche, and Spite House. HEAVYHEX is the newest addition to Bridge Nine Records, joining the long running home to hardcore, which started in 1995 and has put out releases for Have Heart, American Nightmare, New Found Glory, Ceremony, Agnostic Front, H2O, Defeater, Crime In Stereo, and Strike Anywhere to name a few.
HEAVYHEX is Daniel Lukach (Guitar & Vocals), David Gastiaburo (Vocals), Cody Hermann (Bass), Jeremy Gardiner (Guitar), and Michael DiLello (Drums).
True To You Tracklist:
1. Asymmetry
2. You Can’t Stay Here
3. Glare
4. True To You
5. Give Yourself Away
6. Worthwhile
7. Constant War
8. Falling
9. Whatever It Takes
10. Every Thought Of You
Stay connected with HEAVYHEX!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heavyhexli/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/heavyhexli
Bandcamp: https://heavyhexli.bandcamp.com/
Press Inquiries & Advances: Alexa Gallo - alexa@wordlesspr.com
Photo credit: Cody Ganzer
UNDERDOG Has Some Shows Coming Up (May/June 2024)
The mighty UNDERDOG has some shows coming up in May and June courtesy of Wired Booking!
Chris B9 on the Jughead's Basement Podcast
This week Chris Wrenn was on the Jughead’s Basement Podcast with John “Jughead” Pierson. Give it a listen HERE!
B9 Auction: 9 Test Pressings & Rarities / B9HQ Renovations Continue
Work on the Bridge Nine HQ continues! We’ve moved downstairs and have begun renovating the lower level, while also working on new releases, so we’re selling some test pressings and rare records to help cover some of the costs. Bidding ends Sunday March 17th with the highest bid time stamped 9:00PM EST. Not on IG? Email your bid to b9auction@gmail.com and we’ll post it for you. Highest bid wins!
Jonathan Anastas (DYS, Slapshot) on the Jughead's Basement Podcast
Jonathan Anastas (DYS) spent some time on the Jughead’s Basement Podcast, hosted by John Jughead Pierson, check it out HERE!
Bridge Nine Vinyl Auctions To Resume This Week!
It’s been over a year since our last auction, and we’re dipping into the archive again to help fund some upcoming projects and the continuing renovations here at the B9HQ! If you’ve followed our auctions in the past, we post nine different vinyl releases on the instagram page B9Auction from B9’s almost 30 year history, and auction them off over five days. Records will go up on Tuesday, March 12th. Bidders can open the bidding at their discretion and each subsequent bid must be a minimum of $5. We close the auctions the following Sunday at 9pm EST (6pm PST) and the highest bidder wins! Make sure to follow the IG page, and we’ll send out announcements via our socials and email list.
Stretch Arm Strong: Exclusive B9 Variant of "The Revealing" (Limited to 100!)
After nearly two decades, kings of posi-hardcore Stretch Arm Strong are back with a pipebomb of an EP.
Formed in Columbia, South Carolina in 1992, Stretch Arm Strong quickly made a name for themselves in the world of hardcore with their frenetic musicianship and unflinching positivity that crossed boundaries of belief and genre. The band initially went on hiatus in 2008 but made a significant return at Furnace Fest 2021. The festival's energy was palpable, leading the band not only to reconnect with countless friends from shows over the years but also with each other, reminding them of how rewarding playing music in Stretch Arm Strong is.
It was only a matter of time before the question of coming back together to write new music would arise. Recording with Steve Evetts, who was initially slated to produce 1999's Rituals of Life, turned out to be a total kismet. Their combined chemistry shines through, displaying an energy that recalls their heaviest moments as a band. "It was really refreshing to put an exclamation mark on this thing," says guitarist David Sease. "We did it the way we wanted to, had a good time, and expressed ourselves." The result of this is The Revealing, a true gem of a record and the model for what can be achieved on an EP.
From the outset, it doesn't sound like any time has passed since Stretch Arm Strong stopped. Opening track "The Mirror" slams forward with total ferocity and youthfulness, showcasing why they're still an important part of the scene. "Still Believe Part III" follows up on previous entries with an absolute crusher, concluding with a monster of a breakdown. On "Take a Stand," Stretch Arm Strong enlists Lou Koller from Sick of It All for a killer guest spot.
With six songs clocking in at under fifteen minutes, the EP’s brevity is a testament to the lightning in a bottle Stretch Arm Strong captured by taking the stage once more. No longer being kids and now being full-fledged adults with families and worlds outside of music, the bond between Stretch Arm Strong and their love for playing is a testament to what this music means both for them and the countless listeners who have joined them throughout this time. It’s a release that’s worthy of the band’s exceptional discography, and a record that can only exist with a once-in-a-lifetime friendship and focus that the band has.
The Revealing will be available on May 10th. Bridge Nine is proud to offer an exclusive variant of this new EP, limited to just 100 copies, on orange, silk-screened 12” vinyl! Reserve one HERE!
Terror, H2O (L.A. dates) support DRAIN On Tour This Spring
Terror and H2O are both supporting select dates on Drain’s Good Good Tour this spring, grab tickets HERE!
HEAVYHEX to Support On The Might of Princes in April
HEAVYHEX will be supporting fellow Long Island post-hardcore band On The Might of Princes at Salty’s Beach Bar on April 20 in Lake Como, NJ. There are due to be some special guests announced soon as well. Tickets for the show are available here!