Guitarist Brian Kemsley (Outbreak) and drummer James Philips (Sea Haven, Final Fight) wrote 6 songs in November 2021 before recruiting bassist Cornell Ward and vocalist Chad Leddy for the recording of their EP Perpetuate this past summer. When its members aren’t providing public services in New York City (Chad working as an NYFD firefighter, Brian Kemsley stopping kidnappers), Roll Call is making fresh and uncompromising New York hardcore that you absolutely can’t miss. With its first signing in a couple years, Bridge Nine has shared the band’s debut tracks through streaming services and a special cassette tape release (HERE). The 12″ EP version will follow in 2023, and today we’re thrilled to give you some more details about the project, its backgrounds and its lyrical c...