Defeater thought it time for a new release, a sequel, a follow-up and now it is here. The new record, their third full album is called Letters Home: Ten new songs that tell the story of a post-WWII American family. Inspired by his two grandfathers, vocalist Derek Archambault wrote the lyrics for this album as … Continue reading
The guys in Nervous Impulse grew up on unhealthy doses of the Bad Brains, Dead Kennedys, Minor Threat, and the Big Boys, so it’s no surprise their music is raw, fast, and would bite you if it could. The lyrics are angry, caustic, and laced with cynical commentary of everyday life. They’ve all spent their … Continue reading
Los Angeles’ Alpha & Omega have announced a July 23rd release date for their upcoming Bridge Nine Records debut No Rest, No Peace. Their second full-length release, No Rest, No Peace is a juggernaut of an album, drawing from influences of hardcore mainstays such as Cro Mags and Integrity as well as crossover and metal like Crowbar and … Continue reading
Alcoa is the project of Derek Archambault, better known as the singer of Melodic Hardcore band Defeater. And although Alcoa is going on for longer, most of you probably know Derek’s Singer-Songwriter’s side from that particular band. The last four songs of Defeater’s excellent 2011 release Empty Days & Sleepless Nights already showcased his country/folk side, which … Continue reading
Octaves was formed in a warehouse in West Baltimore in Fall of 2008, comprised of four lightly-seasoned veterans of the Baltimore and Northeastern US music scene, and one unlikely newcomer at the vocal helm. After releasing their first LP Greener Pastures, the band selected old friend and mildly renowned engineer Kevin Bernsten to work with at his … Continue reading
Italy’s Hierophant have been making waves since their formation back in 2010 and are excited to call Bridge Nine Records their new home. The band caught the attention of the label with their self-titled first album in 2011, which CVLT Nation called “straight killer no filler”. The band went on to tour Europe with the … Continue reading
Remember we promised you some song premieres of Alcoa‘s (Defeater‘s Derek Archambault) debut album Bone & Marrow? First cut ‘Keep Track/Lose Track’ is available for free download now (via Diffuser.fm). Bone & Marrow will be released on February 26th via Bridge Nine Records, pre-orders should be up by the end of January. Until then, you … Continue reading
Last year in December, Defeater was invited to record a BBC Maida Vale Session in the UK, which aired on Mike Davies Punk Show on BBC Radio 1 on January 24th. Just about one year later, Bridge Nine Recordswill be releasing the session on digital and vinyl formats on December 18th and January 15th, respectively. … Continue reading
Bridge Nine have announced they will release Bone & Marrow, the debut album of Alcoa on February 26th 2013. Alcoa is the solo project of Derek Archambault, also known as the frontman of Hardcore band Defeater. According to Bridge Nine, “Bone & Marrow is country-tinged with pop sensibilities; full of songs about life, love and … Continue reading
Verse‘s new record is out today through Bridge Nine Records. The best way to describe this album would be, dazzling. Their latest effort Bitter Clarity, Uncommon Grace is a 31-minute long masterpiece that vocalist/lyricist Sean Murphy decribes as ” …completely human. The concept is set of life lessons shown to us by the life of a … Continue reading
Legends Arising 