DEFEATER is headed back to Europe this October! Check out the dates HERE, it includes a few club shows with CRIME IN STEREO!
Death Before Dishonor: "Nowhere Bound" coming May 16th
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
Bandcamp Celebrates 30 years of Bridge Nine
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!
SCRIBBLE announces “TOUCH: An Interactive Interdisciplinary Art Show” at B9
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
Record Store Day at B9
Al Barile (SSD) 1961-2025: A true pioneer, R.I.P.
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 / Haywire West Coast Tour: June 2025
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!
Bridge Nine x Sully's Brand BHC Shamrock T-Shirt
I think this is the first Bridge Nine x Sully’s Brand collab tee? Which is weird since we’ve shared an office for twenty-five years!
We made just fifty of each colorway, so if you need something to help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in, we’ve got you covered. Shipping later this week so you’ll have them in time! Printed on a super-soft 65/35 poly/cotton-blended tee. Grab them HERE!
Death Before Dishonor Release New Single & Music Video for "Overruled"
Boston hardcore band Death Before Dishonor share new single “Overruled” out today through Bridge Nine Records. The pummeling track blends the band’s roots in heavy hardcore with catchy hooks and impassioned lyrics. The video for the song captures the band’s intense live show that they’ve been bringing to fans throughout their 26 year career.
On the track, the band shares:
‘“Overruled’, lyrically, is a calling out of those who don’t lead with their true intentions. With this song, we set out to draw the boundary between bonds forged in principle and bonds born from convenience.”
Alongside the new single comes a cover of Albany hardcore band Bulldog Courage track “Old Friends Die Hard.” On the cover, the band notes:
“‘Old Friends Die Hard’ is a cover by our friends, Albany Hardcore greats, Bulldog Courage. Originally written in memory of fallen friends, we saw it fit to re-record their song in dedication of BDC frontman Shane Williams, who passed in 2014. Austin from Haywire provided guest vocals, and helped us keep up what’s now become a tradition for us, recording a sing-along style cover for our releases.”
You can stream both tracks HERE and watch the video for “Overruled” HERE.
The tracks were produced, engineered and mixed by Zeuss (Rob Zombie, Hatebreed), and recorded at Rock Valley Studio, Easthampton, MA and Planet-Z, Wilbraham, MA.
Death Before Dishonor is currently on a European tour with Madball, Speed, Guilt Trip, and Lies. 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. Rolling full steam ahead in 2025, fans can expect Death Before Dishonor’s next album, Nowhere Bound, on May 16th.
Death Before Dishonor is Bryan Harris (vocals), Ben Kelly (guitar), Greg Chihoski (Bass) and Ben Hilton (drums).
Photo Credit: Cyrille Bellec
Tour Dates:
w/ Madball, Speed, Guilt Trip, Lies
28.02.2025 Krakow (POL) Kwadrat
01.03.2025 Dresden (GER) Tante Ju
02.03.2025 Prag (CZE) Lucerna Music Bar
03.03.2025 Wien (AT) Arena
04.03.2025 München GER) Werk
05.03.2025 Saarbrücken (GER) Garage
06.03.2025 Aarau (SWI) Kiff
07.03.2025 Kortrik (BEL) Depart
08.03.2025 Essen (GER) Weststadthalle
09.03.2025 Maastricht (NET) Muziekgieterij
May 17th - Reading PA - Club Reverb w/ Wisdom In Chains, Sheer Terror
June 28th Chicago IL - Cobra Lounge @ The Rumble
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Death Before Dishonor / Rebellion Tour 2025 (Europe) Kicks off TONIGHT!
DEATH BEFORE DISHONOR kicks off the 2025 Rebellion Tour with Madball, Speed, Guilt Trip and Lies! this evening in Berlin! If you’re in one of these cities, check out the details and head to a show HERE!
Incendiary Device: Upcoming shows!
INCENDIARY DEVICE is keeping busy supporting their self-titled album on Bridge Nine with a bunch of upcoming shows in 2025. Make sure to check out their LP and catch a show if they come through your area!
Toby Morse (H2O): The Punk Rock Museum Tour Guide / May 2025
The Vegan (Mini) Market Returns to B9 on RSD: April 12th, 2025
B9 is excited to do double-duty on Saturday, April 12th: it’s both Record Store Day (so we’ll be stocked with some great RSD-exclusive releases) AND we’ll be hosting another edition of The Vegan (Mini) Market with TEN prepared food vendors in our warehouse! Mark your calendars and make sure you stop by our Beverly, MA store for the market between 11am and 3pm. You can RSVP HERE!
HEAVYHEX on tour with Love Letter in Europe/UK starting next week!
HEAVYHEX is hitting the road in Europe and the UK with Love Letter starting next week! They’re B9’s latest band so check them out if they come through your city!
