As you may know, Kilbourne recently launched her hardcore/techno label Hammerhead in January. The label is as uncompromising as her music, but does not feature only her own works. The latest release by RABBeAT is an excellent addition to Hammerhead’s discography. The third EP on the label envisions a new chapter of industrial hardcore that somehow traces back to the old sound we all crave. On the other hand, it develops into a new direction while keeping its core primarily industrial. But most importantly, it’s not cheesy or formulaic at all. Quite the contrast, you can feel that this guy […]
As one of the most interesting contemporary hardcore heads out there Starving Insect kills it every time. Even a black hole shines bright in comparison to this guy’s selections. You can perfectly check this out on his Harmony of Hardcore set from 2024. With more than 2 hours of solid darkness, he showcases all the good shit hardcore has to offer. PRSPCT Recordings · PRSPCT PDCST 092 – Starving Insect live at Harmony Of Hardcore 2024
The latest EP on Madback by RZVX is clearly not for the faint of heart. The 4 track EP features also a collaboration with label boss Tripped and a remix. All tracks hit hard and seem to be made to cause severe damage on any dancefloor in sight. No more words needed to describe this madness! Tears In The Forest EP (MADINCH006) by RZVX
The next super strange release is by Acidic Male and Rotor Militia on Double Cross. As before the label keeps pushing sound somewhere you’d never expect it to be. But it fits neatly wherever it is. The third installment on the label turns into unchartered territory. The first two tracks on the A-side were written by Acidic Male and feature compositions that are as far away from the average that they cannot be even classified anymore. On the flip Rotor Militia equally challenges the listener with rhythms that broke out of every grid. The flow of both tracks is amazing. […]
Even though he has been around for quite a while, especially recently Krytikas’s tracks and mixes had a lot of impact. The most recent recording from a party is no exception. This mix reminds me of some good old hardcore drum and bass parties. The sound and the tracklist are great, hard and in your face, but not too much for the dancing crowd to bear. Komplex 175 · KRYTIKA @ Komplex 175 Tracklist:Dngn Drgns – Through The PrismSinister Souls – Unleash The BeastSkitzaph0nic – Chaos TheroemKrytika – AnarkisSkitzaph0nic – SufferingC-Netik & Gancher & Ruin – HammerSkitzaph0nic – Global CommunityDj […]
If you are into the oldschool Detest vibe, you cannot miss out on this one. The original tracks were already hitting the spot, but the new versions clearly increase the damage by a lot. Even though remakes or remixes sometimes lose their focus too much, this release keeps the quality high and pushes the old tracks to new heights. In case you’re wondering, yes there is also a volume one, but it only features a shorter version of “Motherfucker”. My Early Works Remixes Vol. 2 by Detest
Without any doubt, this EP is a tough nut to crack! Hypoxic & CRPTC provided an excellent piece of slow and moody hardcore for Dark.Descent. Due to harshness and tempo it’s honestly kinda chewy, but in the best way possible I would say. It really is great release with lots of variation that keeps everything interesting at all times. Struggle Within by Hypoxic & CRPTC
This compilation features a little bit of everything. From slow, creeping Doomcore up to high-paced Speedcore, you find basically everything hardcore has to offer. Thanks to the variety of this compilation on Extreme is Everything, there is a high likeliness that you will find something you can enjoy. It’s a well curated release that requires a little bit of your precious time, but it is sure worth the effort of going through the tracks. HUMAN HAUNTED WORLD III – VA (EIEVA03) by Extreme Is Everything
This EP definitely also falls into the category of “wow I need that for my collection”. While you might be already familiar with most tracks on the EP, as they have been recently released on the recent The Silence album from 2023 (some only digitally though), the EP finally brings the missing tracks of said album to vinyl. Moreover, there is an about 2 minutes longer version of Something Hardcore on this EP, which alone is great. The only completely new track is industrial counter. A track that apparently makes fun of another weird trend in hardcore. Was it necessary? […]
The first appearance of Thrasher on Deathchant is actually pretty amazing. While it requires not only skills, a real DC release also needs flow and style. And actually, this EP has it all. The production quality is very good and totally fits the Deathchant cosmos. Apart from the very first track which solely relies on some questionable vocal sample choice (it’s really kinda lame in 2024 in my personal opinion), all tracks showcase all the ingredients of a good Deathchant release. Keep it Burning and 2024 Murder in particular can destroy any dancefloor within seconds. The Orbiter on the other […]
Sadly, there is not much information available on the Italian artists Society Will Fall. Despite the missing information, the music already gives us a hint at where this journey goes. Entangled in a heavily pessimistic world view, the EP explores dancefloor friendly industrial hardcore without being cheesy at all. On the contrary, this is hard as nails, but still easy to dance to. It’s rare that an EP manages to keep the roughness and the accessibility totally in balance. This is clearly an outstanding release that let us hope for more to come from these talented artists. Progress In […]
Holy crap, this came rather unexpected. Rotterdam’s one and only Mike Redman aka Deformer released a remix EP of some of his tracks along with Prspct. On the EP some of hardcore’s true legends appeared such as Angerfist, the Outside Agency, Neophyte, Drokz, Tripped, Dolphin and N-Vitral (even though this remix sadly did not reach my eardrums very well). Seriously, this is the cream of the crop. It’s hard to pick a favorite at all, since all tracks deliver their own interpretations of already mind-blowing original Deformer tracks. Just check them one by one and you’ll understand the hype. In […]
Well, who says only guys can make rock solid industrial hardcore? I guess some dipshits do, but who cares about them anyway? In contrast, Sova clearly shows us with her first EP on Prspct that she has a vision, most producers cannot even dream of. She adds a whole new layer of musical ingredients to a – it’s sad to say – more and more boring core universe. Her debut EP with its super imaginative title “It’s Time/ Waves” offers, who could have guessed, two tracks. Both are just extreme from every angle. What’s most striking are her stellar producing […]
Undoubtedly this is maybe the least expected release we stumbled upon this year so far. Wile nobody knows exactly who Nite Lock is, we can certify that this release is completely nuts. Weird rhythms and strange atmospheres apparently go along very well with untamed kick drum assaults. The “Lock In” EP just features five unique tracks, all doing their own shit and minding nobody’s business. This release is made for people who don’t like their music super hard or fast, but want to witness the full weirdo experience of hard dance music regardless. Lock In by Nite Lock
Matt Green, or also known as Ordeal, constantly keeps pushing his own style like no other. With his latest LP on Motormouth he shows again that industrial hardcore is far away from being discontinued. The album features a broad variety of harsh industrial. The good shit, obviously. The industrial you barely find any longer nowadays! To be honest, there is not too much to say about the release. It hits hard and leaves not much room for discussion. Moreover, the release also features a live performance of the album, which offers a slightly different listening experience. Raw Deal by Ordeal, […]
While Hardcore tends to be more and more boring, the new album by Aus Industrial Militia proves everybody wrong who claims that Hardcore is shit nowadays. Sure, the statement may remain true in some regards, but this does not apply at all for this release on Industrial Strength. The album manages to bring dancefloor friendly tracks that break out enough to deviate from the program but still remain danceable at all times. Moreover, it does a good job providing harshness when needed, but it never sounds forced or over the top. The artists behind Aus Industrial Militia Kader and DJ […]
Known as a Breakcore and Drum and Bass veteran, Amboss returns to Praxis Records with a 10 track album. The album is a collection of previously unreleased tracks which were written between 2000 and 2003. Accordingly, this album is for everyone who wishes to go back to the early 2000s and to the relentless breakbeat violence from this era. All tracks feature severely destroyed soundscapes but in the best way possible. You could even go that far and call it a timeless release. For 5€ you receive a bunch of pretty cool tracks, so definitely consider it! Basic Training (praxis_01001) […]
The Kapotcast by 100 Kilo Maarten blends perfectly old and new styles. The mixing is on point and the selection is just fabulous. Just jaw breaking industrial Hardcore from the front to the back as we all love it! Mental Wreckage · Kapotcast.13: 100 Kilo Maarten (Jan 2024)
The next release also comes a bit late to the table. But it definitely aged well since June last year. “Tape Bleed 001 VA [Noise Bleed]“ on the Berlin label Pure Hate Trax is a pretty broad approach towards distortion. While the first tracks fall into noisy, ambient sound textures, other tracks work more excessively with kickdrums, blending industrial with even more industrial – fast and slow. It seriously is an excellent composition with a well-crafted build up. The tracks sit great on this release, regardless of their very different speed, rhythms and level of creative destruction. Sure, it’s not […]
Definitely an album from last year that is still worth this year’s attention. “Futurism” by the Austrian Hardcore producer Hardez is exactly how you would imagine an industrial Hardcore album with this title to be. It meanders between dancefloor friendly fire, insane breakdowns as well as industrial soundcapes. Every now and then it features some breaks here and there and enters Crossbreed territory. The style is consistent but still diverse throughout the release. Undoubtedly, everything is produced extremely well, it all sounds great and can effortlessly deliver the eerie, futuristic dystopian vibe, you’d come to expect. There are more releases […]
Pretty decent mix by Starving Insect. It features mostly slower Hardcore and hard Techno. The selection is really diverse and worth every minute. HardSoundRadio · Starving Insect – From The Deep Part 10 On HardSoundRadio – HSR
Cloud Chaser by LabRot offers a bright perspective on – well what is this actually? Hmm, the release feeds on several styles such as techno, hardcore and industrial, but that’s apparently not all. It’s hard to find words for it, but it’s something else. Something partially truly broken und unheard before. In addition, the trippy sound design is never afraid to overthrow everything and to start anew. This makes the release an intriguing experiment without any foreseeable result. LabRot – Cloud Chaser by CORELIGULA
Only few can deliver albums like Somatic Responses. After all these years they just won’t run out of ideas. Their sound is still developing into realms you’ve absolutely never heard of. The whole album is a journey into uncharted territory without any boundaries. This also explains why the sound is constantly evolving into more and more sophisticated patterns of hectic acoustics. Undoubtedly, it’s the flow of their tracks that make this music stand out so much. The soundscapes effortlessly switch between dreamy and silky pads accompanied by lively percussions to gritty colorful worlds of darkness – if that makes sense. […]
Butterfist has had quite an impact on the scene recently with releases on labels such as Industrial Strength, Oblivion Underground or Prototypes. If you are into modern hardcore, you should listen to the set without hesitation. The mixing is on point and the track selection is very well thought out. TOXIC SICKNESS OFFICIAL · BUTTERFIST / ISR RADIO #69 ON TOXIC SICKNESS / DECEMBER / 2023
Industrial Strength is not only one of the most import Hardcore labels out there, it is also pushing boundaries when it comes to musically deviances. Their latest release undoubtedly falls into a category of its own. Apwnm x Tannis created a slamming noisescape that heavily feasts on spoken words. In “The Axis of Self” both artists went into uncharted territory. It’s extremely well produced and dark as hell. Especially the words by Tannis provide this EP with a very emotional and intense atmosphere. In case you want to dig deeper, we can highly recommend to also check out their homepage. […]
The Oblivion Underground guys came up with a new Remix competition. This time of Deathmachine’s “Dred” and here’s the result. Thirteen tracks made it onto the release. You can expect lots of hard music from 140 to 200 BPM. Maybe you will not like every track on it, but it’s definitely worth going through the tracks to discover some weirdness. (OBLIVION022) Dred_The Remixes LP by Deathmachine / Various
Hell yeah, here’s the next completely free release for you. This compilation on Ohm Resistance from Estonia comes with a whopping 23 tracks ranging from Drum and Bass to Crossbreed, some Hardcore, but also very slow and sludgy electronics. Yeah, it’s pretty cool, seriously, the variety of artists on this release makes it really stand out. Since it’s free there’s also nothing to lose! Give it a listen and maybe consider donating a few bucks, if you want to support the label. APHELION 2023 by Various Artists
Right before the year ends, the Dekmantel Mix from the DJ Producer came out. And as with every DJ Producer mix this really defines new standards. The mixing is clearly amazing and the tracks are nicely selected. The set’s quite diverse and shows a lot in little time. dekmantel · The DJ Producer at Dekmantel Festival 2023
Ah shit, look at this. Promo released a ton of material on the Third Movement. The first thing to mention is clearly the rerelease of his own album “Last Men Standing” from 2001. But there’s way more than that. On this release you can also find a ton of additional material. So instead of the 16 tracks on the original album you now have 44. Apart from that, there are also two additional remix EPs. Personally, there was not too much for me on the releases, however since there was so much material, I found a handful of very good […]
If you are also here for the more historical pieces, then this might be of interest for you. The Outside Agency just started their Crossbreed Legacy Series. For the first episode they arranged a journey through some of the material that influenced the Outside Agency back then. So, as you may have guessed already, they know how to pick some quality tunes for their personal history lesson. 00:00 DJ Luna-C – I Know U (D’Cruze Remix) [1993]03:29 Hardsequencer – Hypnotizing Unhappiness [1993]05:49 Pinhead – Slammin’ Beatz [1993]07:20 Hardliners – Motherfuckin’ Breakbeat [1993]09:07 Citrus – Fascination [1993]12:00 Defqon – Brainwasher [1992]15:19 […]
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