Reviews

Gallows – S/T

I always have been a great fan of both Alexisonfire and Gallows. It was a sad day when Alexisonfire announced that they were breaking up, and likewise when Gallows’ Frank Carter released a statement on Twitter that he “and the rest of the boys have different ideas regarding the sound of Gallows”. After his departure from the band, Wade MacNeil of Alexisonfire … Continue reading

News

Bridge Nine Records Launches SSD/Xclaim! Collaboration T-shirts

Bridge Nine Records have launched a special 30th Anniversary t-shirt collaboration with SSD, now available. We worked with the band to re-issue 6 different designs, on XClaim! branded apparel. Pick up one or all 6! Unlike most SSD t-shirts available over the past 20 or so years, these are officially sanctioned by SSD/XClaim. Check them out HERE! Continue reading

News

Cruel Hand Announce New DIY Album

Maine’s Cruel Hand have posted a picture on their Facebook-page, letting the friendly folks at Bridge Nine Records know that they’ll be releasing their new record on their own.   Today, Bridge Nine Records posted a picture on their Facebook-page in response of Cruel Hand’s earlier announcement, wishing them the best of luck with the release of their new … Continue reading

Interviews / Video

Interview: Defeater

We’re very excited and proud to present our very first video interview. Right before their show with Former Thieves and Code Orange Kids on July 8th, we met up with Derek Archambault (vocals) and Mike Poulin (bass) from Defeater to talk about the band’s touring experiences, future releases, and environmental consciousness. Check the interview right … Continue reading

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Soul Control Premieres New Song

Providence, RI’s post-hardcore/noisecore/whatever-core’s finest, Soul Control, are back with a five-song EP (with a bonus song available digitally) that will once again push the boundaries of the term “hardcore”.  Guitarist Jim Connolly commented, “One more quirky cliche phrase on how this is our best material to date.  I wouldn’t say there’s one direct musical influence on … Continue reading