Hardline
Hardline is a movement within the Hardcore scene. They have outspoken Veganist and eco-centric convictions. They fight against the consumption of meat, diary and other animal products. Often did direct actions against those who abused animals also. Sean Muttaqi was the founder of this movement, played in the band Vegan Reich and started label called Hardline Records. Also strict Straight-Edge rules are part of their manifesto.
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Out Of The Cages
Essential record from the 90’s. A trip back in time when people were getting serious about animal rights and ecology in general. A rare record not many people know it exists.
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A Human Artifact
Modern day Hardline band from Germany with a more than urgent message inspired me to write an ecology vs economy manifest. With short record review also.
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Statement Decide
All of a sudden Statement is back with a new record. They still play that old school sounding metal but now have a new vocalist, Tim. The music is still good, no decay from their earlier work. Even a bit more smoothly executed, it’s the best side of the record.…
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Statement "Prepared For Battle" LP
I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw it; the Statement 7 inch became an LP. That’s amazing to say at least. The release “Prepare For Battle” has been officially released as an LP with two additional tracks and is called “Prepared For Battle”. It’s a collaboration between a Spanish…
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Surrounded Records #4: V/A Out Of Cages
Surrounded Records from Italy, Rome to be exact, was a label who focused on the truly Vegan Straight-Edge bands during the late 90’s. The most well-known bands on this label were undoubtedly Strength Approach and Purification. I have several of their releases but not all. Will start with the first…
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Raid Above The Law
I noticed the huge interest in my hardline legacy post on a Portuguese messageboard, well I like their legacy too and also think it is very inspiring. So that’s why I make this post.Let’s start with the find; I saw this LP on ebay and it was the first time…
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The Hardline Legacy
Everybody familiar with 90’s vegan straight-edge music and probably a whole lot of people into hardcore/punk in general know that there was a movement with a set of principles and belief-systems that called themselves Hardline. I, as a collector of hardcore music and 90’s in particular, am also aware of…
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Animal Truth, the ethics
I will tell you about a very interesting compilation and I will do it in an extensive way because I feel it is important. It is a CD only release but has a crucial value I think. I am talking about the Animal Rights benefit sampler, called Animal Truth. Featuring…
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