By now you’ve probably heard that after roughly seven years together Milwaukee, Wisconsin hardcore punk outfit Expire will soon be disbanding. Explaining the decision, Expire recently said, “To put it simply, we all decided that we would rather end it on our terms and when we want to, rather than fade off.” Fortunately, prior to … Continue reading
Lincoln, Nebraska natives and recent Bridge Nine signees Bent Life have announced their debut album for the label, Never Asked For Heaven, which will be released August 5th. The album, which was recorded with Terror’s Nick Jett, showcases the band evolving into an aggressive powerhouse with clarity and precision, capable of thudding riffs and surprisingly … Continue reading
After a few weeks of rumors and uncertainty, Expire just officially announced their return to European shores in May and they’re taking none less than up and coming Midwest Blood brothers in Cross Me, who just dropped their Forever Cursed EP via Bridge Nine Records. Expire kicks off the tour on May 16th in Athens, … Continue reading
A lot of talent has come from the Midwest hardcore scene over the past few years. Bands like Bent Life and Expire have paved the way for new and fresh hardcore bands to rise and play all over the world. A great example of a new Midwest Blood standout is Cross Me. Formed in early … Continue reading
In four days, Cross Me from Milwaukee, Wisconsin will be dropping their Bridge Nine debut entitled Forever Cursed. The 7″ EP counts four brand new tracks of their authentic trash and metal influenced blend of hardcore. The band comments: “With our first European tour in the works as well as a few more support rolls, … Continue reading
On the 20th of November Bridge Nine Records will bring out Malfunction’s first full length album. While their EP on Reaper Records sounded a bit generic, this time Malfunction seem to have found their own sound. Fear of Failure was mixed by Taylor Young who earned his stripes in Nails and Twitching Tongues. Young’s influence … Continue reading
Buffalo, NY’s Malfunction have released another new track off of their upcoming Bridge Nine Records debut record Fear of Failure. You can stream ‘Final Thoughts’ in the Soundcloud player below. Pre-orders for Fear of Failure are now available via the B9 webstore. Malfunction: Facebook / Bandcamp / Pre-order Fear of Failure Continue reading
As one of Bridge Nine‘s most recent roster additions, Buffalo NY’s Malfunction are elated to announce the release of their new full-length album Fear of Failure on November 20th. Recorded at GCR Recording Studios with Jay Zubricky, mixed by Taylor Young (Nails, Twitching Tongues), and mastered by Paul Leavitt (Turnstile, Darkest Hour), Fear of Failure … Continue reading
Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Cross Me have signed with Bridge Nine Records. “With signing to Bridge Nine, we see the opportunity to push ourselves harder on every level,” the band said about the partnership, “musically and with touring. And we couldn’t be more excited for it.” Cross Me only formed in 2013 but already released two impressive … Continue reading
Bridge Nine Records have added Detroit, Michigan, straight-edge hardcore act True Love to their roster. After forming in January 2013, the five-piece quickly put out their debut EP, A Floral Note, on Mayfly Records a few months later. This was followed up by last year’s New Young Gods mini-album for REACT! Records. The quintet is currently writing their first … Continue reading
