With the residual effects of post-concussion syndrome gripping his mind, Chris Nine emerged. With this newly fragmented identity Chris Nine approached his guitar, his sound, and life through a different lens and with new drive and purpose. By navigating this mental fog and confronting the shadows of his past that “the Rage” was conceived.

Chris Nine uncovers past relationships and trauma through the lens of impartial justice in “the Rage”. With this approach Chris Nine’s unique perspective on rock and punk sounds openly paints a picture, while accepting judgment for his past. Under the influence of the bold bands such as Paramore, Rise Against and Machine Gun Kelly wild relentless nature of “the Rage” was crafted; music blasted on long car rides meant to unravel the threads of ones past.

Angst-driven Chris Nine relentlessly delves straight into the mind shattering implications of love and the kaleidoscope of expectation. Chris Nine writes music in hopes of uncovering underlying truth, healing oneself through acceptance, resiliency and rebirth.

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With the residual effects of post-concussion syndrome gripping his mind, Chris Nine emerged. With this newly fragmented identity Chris Nine approached his guitar, his sound, and life through a different lens and with new drive and purpose. Navigating this mental fog and confronting the shadows of his past, “the Heavy” was summoned. 

Uncovering the dismantling the effects of lust and identity, “the Heavy” lends its unwavering strength and relentless power to those seemingly broken, seeking new light within the dark. Like phases of the moon each track casts light on Chris Nine’s unique perspective on rock and punk-rock sounds. Chris Nine embodies the relentless nature of rock by falling back into the habitual sounds of his past like Paramore, Rise Against and even Machine Gun Kelly to forge “the Heavy”.

Looking left at angst and right at adrenaline, Chris Nine relentlessly drives straight into the mind shattering the implications of love and the kaleidoscope of expectation. Dismantling the past, present and future of his own psyche, “the Heavy” explores the subconscious of justice and plays with the dangerous dichotomy of truth and fact.

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A breakup song, nightshade is inspired by past tales of love’s double edged sword; Nine’s anxious mind seemingly projects nightshades - a beautiful, yet deadly flower on blank walls.

Nightshade brings listeners the nostalgic, high-energy pop-punk sound from the early 2000’s, with influences of blink-182, Panic! at the Disco and The Veronicas.

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"The harsh sounds of 2020 pandemic ringing in his ear, Chris Nine reinvented himself into a form of genuine expression and emotion through his initial EP release of the Heavy (2021); earning him respect in the Toronto music scene as the rebellious emo rock songwriter. 

Still not satisfied, Nine turned around with songs like dreameater and nightshade (2022), exploring the harsher electric sounds of his voice and writing style earning him radio slots, public success and individual growth. P

Post hardship with the desire and need to reinvent once again Nine felt the need to evolve once more. Armed now with razor blade like vocals Nine, adorned his new debut release of fatal (2023) as the fry screaming, switch swinging vocalist. Gaining success with new fans within the emo, metalcore genre. 

Now finding stride and his sound as the metalcore vocalist, guitarist and songwriter, Chris Nine now screams, sever the threads that bind you. Threads (2024) yet again took himself to online success, amazing 1800 monthly listeners and alongside another massive spike in fans. 

Chris Nine creates the outlet for others struggling with desperation, loss and the desire to face adversity. Alongside close friends like head banging drummer Jordan Mason, and thrashy bassist Drake Metcalf, the Chris Nine team takes stages such as El Mocambo and Sneaky Dee’s alike by storm and almost unnatural force. 

"we are the embodiment of never backing down. we stand up for what we know is true." -Nine

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