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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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Record Collection Outtake: Colored Revelation Classics
Read more: Record Collection Outtake: Colored Revelation ClassicsThose who read my record list critically should have noticed that the NYHC section isn’t that rich in content nor in collectors items. So I took it to the bay and boosted it because I was able to buy the following records in one deal and all in Near Mint to Mint condition while paying…
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1917 Records #12: I Rise Down
Read more: 1917 Records #12: I Rise DownI Rise is from Worcester Massachusetts USA and mix mid-90’s sound with the sound of one of the greatest bands of the current decade; Have Heart. Also similarities to Soul Control can be found in the playfulness and finishing touch of the sound, certainly on the demo CD. When I first heard this ep I…
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Trapped Under Ice: Stay Cold Pressing Details
Read more: Trapped Under Ice: Stay Cold Pressing DetailsThe first pressing of the Trapped Under Ice Stay Cold ep consists out of an accepted test pressing and 3 variations of records: First we have the test pressing which is numbered out of 15 on the blank A-label and stamped on the B-side. And Reaper Records made covers based on New York’s Breakdown for…
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Record Collection Out-take: Rise & Fall (Part 2)
Read more: Record Collection Out-take: Rise & Fall (Part 2)Time to get serious now with some awesome records I just obtained. I want to thank the fellow hardcore lovers/participants/makers I got this records from. You know who you are, and many thanks for selling me these… Recently I got the record I was dreaming of and very humble but persistent in my ambition to…
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a389 Records: Awesome Order (Clevo Related)
Read more: a389 Records: Awesome Order (Clevo Related)This post is dedicated to LordXDom of a389 Records. He did a splendid job in packaging my records and spoiling me in a certain way, haha! Here’s how… He sent me the Ringworm reissue LP’s sealed in a polyethylene sleeve. Which makes them look fancy, but they deserve it because the records have some neat…
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Maximum Penalty Vinyl artwork & Some Words
Read more: Maximum Penalty Vinyl artwork & Some WordsI don’t want and can’t take the place of Double Cross, because the following band is featured on that blog. Now regarding the content of the record itself; Double Cross has actually done nothing, except that interview about their history that preceded this release and some other posts. So here’s info text that came with…
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