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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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Madball ball of destruction
Read more: Madball ball of destructionThe fight of Madball to keep the Hardcore scene and spirit alive in 1989. Some lyrical insights are given and also about the genre defining musical style.
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Bulldoze remember who’s strong
Read more: Bulldoze remember who’s strongThe origins of Beat Down Hardcore, situated in the historical context of the New York Hardcore scene. About what characterizes and typifies this particular sub genre. And how it influenced many following bands.
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Q&A with Tim Rule
Read more: Q&A with Tim RuleExtensive Q&A with Tim Rule about the label he runs, the bands he is in and his veganistic visions about society. Tim Rule is the man behind Bound By Modern Age Records and also did vocals for the Hardline band Statement. But he also does many solo projects.
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Interview with Edward of Good Life Recordings
Read more: Interview with Edward of Good Life RecordingsInterview with Edward Verhaeghe of Rise Above, Nations On Fire and Good Life Recordings. This interview was taken somewhere in 2009 and was actualized by Edward himself in September 2023.
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Shortsight Cold Wounds Waking
Read more: Shortsight Cold Wounds WakingThe short biography of Shortsight. An effort to understand and discuss the lyrics of the Cold Wounds Waking album. Also a Q&A added with Edward Good Life and Jeroen Machination.
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Regression demo 1995
Read more: Regression demo 1995Music video’s from and information about the Regression demo from the year 1995.
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