SLAPSHOT is playing one last show, and it’s on Edge Day, 10/17, with AGNOSTIC FRONT, BOLD, DYS, and a bunch of other great bands. Tickets go on sale this Friday, August 7th. Look for a link and don’t sleep!
Thirty Years Ago Tonight, the First Bridge Nine 7-inch Was Released
The first record that I released, a split 7-inch with TENFOLD and SUM OF ALL FEARS, debuted thirty years ago tonight at day two of the 1996 Connecticut Hardcore Fest at the CT Bike Exchange indoor skate park in Bristol, CT. While neither band made it out of the ‘90s, members of Tenfold went on to form or join In My Eyes, Follow Through, Right Brigade, Invasion, American Nightmare, Fastbreak, Piebald, and a ton of other bands. This five-song split single was the first of over 300 releases on Bridge Nine Records to date. Fast forward three decades, and I got to once again spend the day at a skate park hardcore show (watching @jessegustafsonofficial on stage!); this time with my 15 y.o. daughter and 5,000 other BHC fans both young and old (thank you, Austin & company, for making it happen!) That, and the B9 store got in copies of the new @StartTodayHC 12” EP, of which Tenfold’s vocalist Neal St. Clair’s son Tate is a founding member. Everything old is new again, and I couldn’t be more excited about all of it.
- Chris Wrenn
August 3rd, 2026
Check out more photos and ephemera from Bridge Nine’s first release in the B9 discography HERE!
Anthony "TJ" Catalfo (RUINER), RIP
From our friends in RUINER:
“Anthony "TJ" Catalfo played drums for Ruiner for what was supposed to be the final two years of the band (2009-2010). He became the annoying little brother in the van pretty much immediately. Not because he was mean-spirited or an asshole. It was mostly because he wasn't. He didn't share the same jaded and pessimistic outlook that the rest of us had at the time. He saw the world through a lens most of us had forgotten; to him, everything still held so much beauty that we took for granted.
TJ lost his battle with cancer today. He will be remembered as a genuinely good and kind-natured person. He leaves behind a wife and three daughters who truly love one another. This was too soon for this young man.
Rest In Power, TJ.”
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/r9y462
You can still donate at this link.
Lou Koller of Sick of it All, RIP
Lou Koller of the legendary NYHC band Sick Of It All has passed at the age of 59. The band has issued a statement HERE.
I was 17 when I first saw Sick Of It All perform. It was 1993, and Just Look Around had just come out a few months earlier. To say it was a formative experience would be putting it lightly. I was blown away. So much energy, and if I’m being honest, it was a pretty scary room to be in at that age–the crowd was WILD.
I took this photo in early 1995. Before I released my first record on Bridge Nine, I would take photos of bands to contribute to fanzines. This photo is from their show with CIV at Club Babyhead in Providence, RI.
To Lou’s friends and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He inspired me, and he will never be forgotten.
- Chris Wrenn
B9
WAR ON WOMEN's European Tour Dates Are Coming Up (August/September)
WAR ON WOMEN are hitting the road in support of their new album, Time Under Tension (out now via Smartpunk Records). Catch them in Europe starting next month/S, ticket links can be found HERE (scroll down to the War On Women section)!
Hatebreed 'Fatal Paradox' B9 Exclusive Variant
Bridge Nine is proud to offer an exclusive vinyl variant of HATEBREED's upcoming album, Fatal Paradox, which hits shelves on November 6. You can pre-order your copy HERE.
Grammy nominated, yet still bloodied and unbowed, HATEBREED has never been more important and influential than now. With millions of records sold and staggering Spotify numbers, the Bridgeport, CT - born hardcore band has spent the last three decades not merely navigating but shaping the sound of heavy music. In a world where the hardcore scene they helped spawn has never been bigger, Hatebreed is on fire.
Produced by long-time collaborator, Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Queensryche) HATEBREED’s ninth album and BLKIIBLK Records debut, Fatal Paradox, finds vocalist Jamey Jasta and crew reemerging after six years between releases with an album of blunt force HATEBREED anthems. Kicking off with “Kill Count Increase”, a song as vitriolic and unforgiving as pit-proven crowd-churners like “Looking Down the Barrel of Today”. Then, smashing into the likes of “Decisions Become Destinies” and “Total Invincible”, Fatal Paradox is the sound of HATEBREED doing what it does best. Even now, nearly 35 years into their bloody run, they are as furious as ever, scorching festival stages including France’s Hellfest, Germany’s Wacken and numerous Danny Wimmer Presents festivals in the US. In 2026, Hatebreed isn't merely an icon of hardcore and extreme music. They're a bloody, brutal force unto themselves.
JOB POSTING: Part Time Store Associate
We’re hiring a part-time store associate!
We’re looking for someone to join us on a part-time basis at the Bridge Nine Records store in Beverly, MA as a store associate! Details on tasks, the ideal candidate, schedule & compensation are listed below!
POSITION TASKS:
Run Sales Counter & Help Customers
Manage opening/closing procedures
Run sales counter and ring up customers checking out
Answer questions about the brands, inventory, etc.
Restocking & Merchandising
Unpack incoming shipments and organize the backroom storage area efficiently
Monitor stock levels on the floor and replenish sales floor shelves
Monitor product displays to maximize visual appeal
Inventory Control
Perform routine physical inventory counts to maintain accurate stock records
Verify incoming delivery quantities against invoices and report any damages or missing items
Store Cleanliness
Maintain cleanliness of store and backroom spaces (Dusting shelves, cleaning display fixtures, vacuuming aisles, breaking down empty boxes, etc).
Other Opportunities
Do you have a deep knowledge of music? Particularly for punk, hardcore, indie music? This candidate would be eligible to assist with ordering new music for the store.
Looking for extra hours? We have regular events in our warehouse which often require extra hands. Staff receive advance notice of these events and extra hours opportunities.
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate…
- is an outgoing, people-person with 1-3 years retail experience who enjoys engaging with customers
- has an all-hands-on-deck attitude and is ready to jump in to help where needed
- is a detail-oriented, self-starter – you see something that needs doing and you take initiative to address it
- has a love and knowledge of music (particularly Bridge Nine releases), New England sports, or – even better – BOTH!
- can move stock boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
- is somewhat local to Beverly and has reliable transportation to be in person at the store
- is available during the week and one weekend a month (info on schedule details below)
*Bonus Points if you’ve worked in a record store or within the music industry before!
SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION:
Schedule is flexible during the week and can be either two 7.5-hour days or three 5-hour days. Must be able to work one weekend a month (which will be communicated in advance): Saturday’s hours are 10:45 am - 6:15 pm, Sunday’s hours are 10:45 am - 5:15 pm. Opportunities for additional hours will be offered as they arise. There is also an opportunity for this to become a full-time role for the right candidate. Hourly pay rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and depth of experience.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please complete this online application form and include 3 recent professional references that we can contact. You will be able to upload your cover letter and resume at the end of the form.
CARRY ON "A Life Less Plagued" LP - 25th Anniversary Pressing
Bridge Nine is proud to offer a special 25th Anniversary pressing of CARRY ON’s full-length album, A Life Less Plagued! Available for the first time in over a decade and on the 25th year since its original release in 2001! Grab a copy from B9 HERE!
Special notes:
The blue vinyl variant comes in a 2nd-pressing gatefold LP jacket (the rest of the 3rd pressing is in a standard jacket).
European customers: The special opaque mustard vinyl (limited to 200!) is available from Cargo distribution customers, including Coretex! So the version that Coretex has will be this color, not the purple as advertised; that’s the B9 exclusive.
RevHQ has a special yellow with black splatter vinyl, limited to 300!
Check out all of the variants (and the other two pressings) HERE!
Background photo courtesy of Todd Pollock / @EyeOfTheStorm99
B9 Podcast v.3 Episode 5: Bryan Harris (Death Before Dishonor)
To celebrate the repressing of Friends Family Forever, Death Before Dishonor's Bryan Harris joined Chris B9 at the Bridge Nine warehouse to talk about the history of the band, from their early stages touring with Agnostic Front to where they are now, headlining shows all over the world.
Friends Family Forever 20th Anniversary Repress
To acknowledge the twentieth anniversary of the release of the 12" version of this recording, we're excited to announce that we have repressed Death Before Dishonor's record Friends Family Forever, available in two unique colorways. This definitive 10-track collection bundles Death Before Dishonor's relentless debut EP with rare split tracks. We have two variants in stock and shipping now- grab yours HERE.
You might have noticed an alternate variant popping up at their live shows in the past few months. You'll be able to find more variants of Friends Family Forever in stores on 8/14/26. In the meantime, check it out online HERE.
H2O headed to South America (October)
H2O will be touring in South America this October to celebrate 30 years of their first album and 25 years of GO. Tickets are available through local promoters.
Chris B9 on The Hardcore Therapist Podcast (Episode 144)
Chris B9 is the latest guest on Sarah Kuretzky Rossington’s podcast, The Hardcore Therapist. In this episode, they discuss longevity, identity, and what it actually takes to stay connected to your values over time without burning out or getting stuck. Give it a listen HERE!
B9 Podcast v.3 Episode 4: Jesse Stand Hard (Right Brigade, AN, Invasion)
Chris B9 is joined by longtime friend Jesse Gustafson (more commonly known as Jesse Standhard) to discuss their 35-year history together, from the early 1990s suburban Connecticut hardcore scene to their respective career paths. Jesse reflects on the DIY hustle that defined their youth, detailing how he started a fanzine at 15 and eventually launched Standhard Records to release early demos for friends' bands. He explores the creative drive that keeps him connected to the scene and the unique community-building nature of hardcore that has maintained their friendship for decades. Jesse also explores: The DIY "Hacks" of the 90s: How they used "bootlegged" Kinko’s cards to print flyers and zines, and Radio Shack dialers to make free long-distance calls to labels and bands. Defining Life Experiences: Jesse recounts being arrested at a 1993 Fugazi show (later documented on the band’s live series) and his years roadieing for Blood for Blood while maintaining a straight-edge lifestyle. The Symbiosis of Career and Community: How his 20-year career in real estate allows him the freedom to be present for his family and coach his kids' teams, a topic he recently chronicled in his book, Fuck Your House.
Filming: Bill Fulkerson Lighting: Bill Fulkerson Sound: Bill Fulkerson Editing: Colby Bradford Set Design: Chris Wrenn
Record Store Listening Party: The Menzingers 'Everything I Ever Saw'
Celebrate the release The Menzingers’ new album Everything I Ever Saw at Bridge Nine Records!
The album comes out July 17 and our listening event will take place at 2PM on Saturday, July 18.
Pick up the new album, get some limited edition swag (some with purchase, some just for coming), while supplies last, and maybe win an autographed album print!
HAVE HEART: 'The Things We Carry' 20th Anniversary U.S. Shows
HAVE HEART and Bridge Nine are celebrating twenty years of The Things We Carry by playing a few shows. Tickets are now live! You can find yours HERE.
LINEUPS:
Boston
Middle East (Upstairs): If It Rains - Far Too Late - Dizeaze
Big Night Live: Sissy Boys - Quick To Judge - Neolithic - Step First
Oklahoma City
Flyover Fest: You can find the lineup HERE.
Los Angeles:
Ukrainian Cultural Center: Knumears - Everybody Takes One - The Difference
The Belasco: Midrift - Febuary - Start Today