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Twenty years ago this month, SLAPSHOT headed to Europe with CHAMPION and SOME KIND OF HATE on what was originally their “Relight the Fire” tour, but quickly renamed as the “Pope’s Dead, You’re Next” tour (Pope John Paul II died April 2nd, 2005). Here are a bunch of never-before-seen photos (and a few that we’ve posted over the years) from that tour two decades ago:
Greg “Reason” Chihoski from DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR will be a guest on this Wednesday’s New York Hardcore Chronicles Live show with Drew Stone (INCENDIARY DEVICE). They’ll be discussing DBD’s new album, Nowhere Bound, out on May 16th! Tune in on Wednesday from 3pm-5pm HERE!
Death Before Dishonor recently did an interview with idioteq.com to discuss their upcoming album, Nowhere Bound. The interview covers topics from touring in Europe with Madball to the process of creating a new album after a 6 year hiatus. One theme stayed true throughout the interview: Death Before Dishonor is a band that stays true to themselves, both now and forever. You can read the full interview HERE.
Pre-order Death Before Dishonor’s upcoming album Nowhere Bound, out on May 16th. Listen to their latest single, “Pushed To The Edge” for a taste of what’s to come.
Hard to believe it’s been twenty years since this iconic tour ripped across continents.
Back in 2005, Agnostic Front set out on a three month European and North American tour. Originally, Terror was supposed to join them overseas—but when they dropped out last minute, Death Before Dishonor stepped up. At the time, DBD hadn't been on tour for longer than a week… but that was about to change.
Thrown into the deep end, they crushed it across Europe in support of AF. When the tour rolled back into North America, DBD stayed on. What started as a fill-in became a full-blown run—over two months of pure carnage.
Now, two decades later, this anniversary's timing couldn’t be better: Death Before Dishonor is dropping their sixth full-length, Nowhere Bound, on May 16th via Bridge Nine Records.
Their new single Pushed To The Edge is out now: check it out and pre-order the album today!
The lineup for Riot Fest’s 20th Anniversary has just been announced! We’re stoked to see H20 and Agnostic Front on a wild weekend of shows in support of Blink-182, Weezer, and Green Day (amongst so many others). It’s on September 19-21 in Chicago, and tickets are on sale now HERE! Go check ‘em out!
Ceremony is set to return to the Hollywood Palladium this September 19th, following the sellout of their Rohnert Park show last year. They will perform in support of the Circle Jerks celebration of the 70th birthday of iconic singer/songwriter Keith Morris. Also on the bill is Rocket From The Crypt and Negative Approach. Tickets will be available this Friday (4/25), you can find them HERE. This show is sure to be legendary, so don’t miss it!
DEFEATER is headed back to Europe this October! Check out the dates HERE, it includes a few club shows with CRIME IN STEREO!
Today, Boston hardcore legends Death Before Dishonor announce their sixth full-length album, Nowhere Bound, set for release May 16th on Bridge Nine Records. Across eleven tracks, the band deliver with furiosity through resilient vocals, thrashy riffs, and accelerated drums. The album was produced, engineered and mixed by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed), and recorded at Rock Valley Studio, Easthampton, MA and Planet-Z, Wilbraham, MA. It can be preordered now through Bridge Nine.
On writing the album, drummer Ben Hilton shares:
“Nowhere Bound is a collection of statements and observations that represent our mindset through the past 6 years since our last record. There are familiar themes from past records, like loyalty & friendship, but we also take on entirely new topics for us, like describing what it’s like to maintain your principles as you get older. Whether it’s a song about personal conflict, mental illness, or venting on the state of the world, these are thoughts that cloud our minds until we put pen to paper and address them.”
February single “Overruled” delivered a great sonic indication of what to expect on Nowhere Bound and now the band follow it up with the pummeling “Pushed To The Edge.” Centered around reaching a breaking point, the two-minute long track packs a thunderous energy ready for two-step mosh and epic shout alongs. Stream it HERE.
Death Before Dishonor has a number of upcoming shows including a record release in Boston on May 18th at Sonia with Missing Link, Shattered Realm, Street Power and more. The band will then head out on a west coast tour with Haywire in June. Full dates below.
Formed in 2000, Death Before Dishonor began its partnership with Bridge Nine Records with the release of Friends Family Forever in 2005, followed by Count Me In in 2007. The latter album marked a significant turning point for the band, helping them gain wider recognition in the hardcore punk scene. The band has since released several more albums on the label, including Better Ways to Die in 2009 and Unfinished Business in 2019.
Death Before Dishonor is Bryan Harris (vocals), Ben Kelly (guitar), Justin Viera (guitar), Greg Chihoski (Bass) and Ben Hilton (drums).
CDs are available in North America from Bridge Nine, in Europe from Cargo and Coretex, and the UK from Warpath Records!
Photo Credit: Cyrille Bellec
We were honored to have Bandcamp write an article about us celebrating our upcoming 30 year anniversary. The article highlights highly influential B9 releases and takes a look at the history of the label. Featuring insights on artists like Have Heart, War On Women, Crime In Stereo, and many, many more. (We do feel obligated to respectfully correct two small errors in the article: Terror is based in Los Angeles, not NYC, and while Youth Code’s Ryan George sang for Carry On, the drummer on their album A Life Less Plagued was Lucas McFadden.) Click HERE to read the article. If you don’t feel like reading, you can still press the play button on the top of the article and listen to Bandcamp’s selection of B9 titles!
Friday, April 25th 12-6 pm
Saturday, April 26th 12-9pm (Reception 5:30-9pm)
Sunday, April 27th 12-6pm
SCRIBBLE announces TOUCH: An Interactive, Interdisciplinary Art Show. Where the phrase “please do not touch the artwork” is the norm we invite you come interact with works across a variety of disciplines.
You’ll find mixed media works, impromptu performances, and an immersive environment to explore. We encourage you to touch and interact with the works on display and become part of the exhibit yourself.
Expect thoughtful, provocative, interactive work from Scribble members: Christine April, Michael Lamarache, Peter Littlefield, Michelle Marroon, Nick Neyeloff, Sarah Slifer Swift, & Jash Richardson.
Scribble is a non hierarchical artist collective based on the North Shore of Massachusetts. We are committed to accessible, inclusive spaces, and work to create community-focused shows for artists of all skill levels.
Located at Bridge Nine, 282 Rantoul St, Beverly, MA 01915
Suggested event donation: $15
Information: ScribbleTheArtShow.com
For Press Information, contact Jash Richardson (978)578-2933 or scribbletheartshow@gmail.com
On Sunday, April 6th, 2025, Al Barile, founding member of SSD and X-Claim! Records, passed after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 63 years old.
Flags should be at half mast to acknowledge the passing of this absolute legend. Bridge Nine would not exist if not for the efforts of this man, a dozen or so years before we released our first record. Al built the foundation that we stand upon, and from his influence and inspiration, we continue championing the community that he started building over forty years ago. Thank you for letting us be one of your collaborators. Our deepest respect and condolences to Al and his wife and partner of 43 years, Nancy.
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR is hitting the West Coast this June with HAYWIRE. Catch them kicking it off in Phoenix, AZ on June 13th, and heading up to Seattle toward the end of the month! Check out these shows and a link to the crazy number of tour dates that Haywire is on this summer HERE!
