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Since 2009 we are bringing you the best of our research. Research done in several fields like H8000 Hardcore, Nineties Hardcore, personal interviews and various records. Elaborated with texts, photos, videos and audio samples.
H8000 Hardcore
We were the first to start publishing the history of the H8000 Hardcore scene. And we did it online through this website.
Nineties Hardcore
Besides our local scene, other cities and countries are documented as well. Find history about the scenes in the USA, France, The Netherlands, Italy and more as well.
Interviews
Find interviews and Q&A with people from various scenes. Like Josh Fury of Congress, Hans Liar, Agus, Tim Rule and more.
Record reviews
Records are the best source for Hardcore Punk music, lyrics and photos. So this is why we collect and review them.
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Kickback forever war
Read more: Kickback forever warExtensive lyrical review and analysis of Kickback’s landmark second album Forever War. The album delves into dark themes, inner struggles, and societal disconnection, drawing inspiration from serial killers’ mindsets. The music, heavily influenced by Metal, is considered the band’s magnum opus.
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90’s Hardcore, Genet Records, Good Life Recordings, KDS Crew, ODK Crew, Sektor, Sober Mind Records, Vitality
H8000 and KDS Koksijde 1997
Read more: H8000 and KDS Koksijde 1997In 1997, a show organized by Bob of Vitality at the old casino in Koksijde brought together KDS Crew and H8000 Crew. The event strengthened the friendship between the crews, characterized by mutual respect and collaboration. Despite setbacks, the mutual recognition stemmed from a shared dedication to the hardcore scene.
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First Belgian Punk Contest and P.I.G.Z.
Read more: First Belgian Punk Contest and P.I.G.Z.The 1978 first Belgian Punk contest explained and elaborated. Get insights into the first wave of Belgian Punk and see excerpts of the organizers archive.
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Solid biography
Read more: Solid biographyThe timeline of the other project of Dominiek and Frederik of Spirit Of Youth written out. Based on the unpublished 2009 interview I did with Dominiek for the H8000 Book. These are the landmarks of the Solid biography.
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O.D.K. Crew collection
Read more: O.D.K. Crew collectionA near complete collection of O.D.K. Crew’s tangible legacy explained item per item.
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Vitality collection
Read more: Vitality collectionA near complete collection of Vitality’s tangible legacy explained item per item.
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