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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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District 9 schoolahardknox
Read more: District 9 schoolahardknoxDistrict 9 was a band from the suburb the Bronx. The hard reality of living there is displayed in lyrics and music. A review and all vinyl colours displayed.
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Maximum Penalty demo 7 inch
Read more: Maximum Penalty demo 7 inchFirst vinyl pressing of the Maximum Penalty demo 1989.
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As Friends Rust the fists of time
Read more: As Friends Rust the fists of timePressing and other general info for the Fists Of Time release by As Friends Rust. A post-hardcore band from Florida, that was discovered by Good Life Recordings.
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Abhinanda senseless
Read more: Abhinanda senselessThe review of the 1994 album Senseless by Abhinanda. Information about the 90s Swedish Hardcore scene in general also added. Including all vinyl versions and the compact disc version. Audio samples also added.
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A.W.O.L. Demo
Read more: A.W.O.L. DemoAudio samples of the sought after A Way Of Life demo. Recorded at KDS Crew home base, France in March 1997. Originally released on cassette by Hardside Records in 1997. Also released on vinyl somewhere around the year 2012. A Way Of Life was a the time of recording:Greg: vocalsJulio: guitarRome: guitarZard: bassOlivier: drums Read…
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Firestone aim for a new tomorrow
Read more: Firestone aim for a new tomorrowThe musicians choose in this album for a more Heavy Metal approach. What’s unusual for H8000 bands. As most of them play extremer Metal. Though together with the sound of the female vocals, not that unusual. Lyrics are well written and are still relevant. The ethical and moral side are strong.
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