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Hamunaptra. What a legendary name in the Hardcore scene. The creator of some really dark and edgy Hardcore anthems. The other day I reviewed a Ophidian Enzyme records megamix, and it got me hyped up for Enzyme. So, as it normally happens, Soundcloud showed me something I might like, tracks similar to the ones recently played, and guess which mix appeared? Correct, Hamunaptra's set at Ghosttown back in 2014. And thankfully Hansolo (a Hardcore lover) provided us with a whole tracklist. Guess what? It contains a lot of Enzyme records! So that's a bonus! I quickly looked at Discogs to find out who's responsible for Hamunaptra, and it's someone who I never heard of. But he has made such an impact on me, music wise, it's unbelievable. My favourite Hamunaptra record has got to be 'Soul Entrapment', which sadly isn't in this mix. But still 19 excellent records. Ghosttown 2014 was a good one, and produced many remarkable livesets, which you can all find on Soundcloud. For me the focus this weekend was Enzyme records, and boy, did I get my request fullfilled? I got even more. I'm on an overdose of Enzyme right now! 01. Enzyme X - Doorbanen 02. Meagashira - Swarm 03. Enzyme X - Syskwahor 04. Nosferatu - Beaver Cleaver 05. Nosferatu vs Endymion - Stay Focussed! 06. Nosferatu - Human Experiments 07. Nosferatu & Endymion - All The Way Up 08. Hamunaptra & Ophidian - Frightning Phobia 09. Ophidian & Hamunaptra - Whispers Of A Nameless Fear 10. Meagashira - End Of Line 11. Ophidian - Predator & Prey 12. Ophidian & Tapage - The Mine 13. Enzyme X - Tsui Pa Shien 14. Hamunaptra feat Ruffneck - Stalked By Death 15. Nosferatu & Ophidian - Psychiatric Ass 16. Nosferatu - The Underground Stream (Dione Remix) 17. Hamunaptra - Neon Genesis Part 1 (Yataaah!) 18. Ophidian - Butterfly V.I.P. (VIP Edit By Ophidian) 19. Project Omega - Prednison Attack That's a nice looking tracklist. I don't think I've ever heard or seen a set by Hamunaptra online, so this is my introduction into his wonderful and dark world. And this world we know as Enzyme. I can't mention anything bad about the tracklist. It's what you would have expected. Dark, edgy, and fucking madness. So many awesome records in here, by not only the DJ himself, but also Nosferatu, Ophidian (you can't do a set without at least one record by him), Enzyme X, and more. When I heard this set for the first time it blew me away. The quality of the tunes, don't need to discuss this. It's what you would expect: so darn good. And to start your set with 'Doorbanen', and end it with 'Prednison Attack', you are doing it absolutely right. And the first record in this set is immediately my favourite. It's not 100% perfect during the hour and 20 minutes. Does contain a few tiny errors, but don't let that set you back. Press play right now, and hear those awesome records. I know you want to! DJ: Hamunaptra Genre/Style: Hardcore, Industrial Hardcore, Darkcore Liveset Info: Recorded @ Ghosttown 2014 Length Livset: 01:21:35 Tracks: 19 (nineteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Dance 2 Eden - Soundcloud Page

Yesterday I was playing on my phone, and found a few records on it. Defqon.1 anthems. To me, since 2009, they've been on top of things. One of the best anthems in the Hard Dance scene. So the most logical thing to do after this is to go to our friend Soundcloud and look for mixes containing these anthems. And I have found one! Well, technically speaking I already found one a few months ago, but the mixing was absolutely appaling, so that would have not been a good one, but this new one, mixed by JDN, looked more promising. I have reviewed the 'Helemaal Doorgetoerd' mix series before, and I think it was Jason Payne's mix who got me into this new series. This new mix was uploaded 4 months ago, prior to Defqon.1 2018 of course. So I'm a tad late. Or maybe a bit too early, for 2019's Defqon.1. But I think this won't do you any harm, to listen to these wonderful and marvellous anthems. I really have the feeling that they are the best of the best, if you compare them to other event anthems. And they are diverse too. JDN has mixed the anthems starting from 2003 until 2018 together, in cronological order. So we start with DHHD's anthem of 2003, and finish with Project One's 2018 anthem. Let me show you the tracklist. It's a beauty. 01. DHHD - 30 Minutes (Defqon.1 Anthem 2003) 02. Tuneboy - Demolition (Defqon.1 Anthem 2004) 03. The Prophet - Emergency Call (Defqon.1 Anthem 2005) 04. Showtek - The Colour Of The Harder Styles (Defqon.1 Anthem 2006) 05. Brennan Heart vs JDX - Get Wasted (Defqon.1 Anthem 2007) 06. Luna & Deepack - Biological Insanity (Defqon.1 Anthem 2008) 07. Headhunterz - Scrap Attack (Defqon.1 Anthem 2009) 08. Wildstylez - No Time To Waste (Defqon.1 Anthem 2010) 09. Noisecontrollers - Unite (Defqon.1 Anthem 2011) 10. Headhunterz & Wildstylez & Noisecontroller - World Of Madness (Defqon.1 Anthem 2012) 11. Frontliner - Weekend Warriors (Defqon.1 Anthem 2013) 12. Coone - Survival Of The Fittest (Defqon.1 Anthem 2014) 13. Ran-D feat Skits Vicious - No Guts, No Glory (Defqon.1 Anthem 2015) 14. Bass Modulators - Dragonblood (Defqon.1 Anthem 2016) 15. Frequencerz - Victory Forever (Defqon.1 Anthem 2017) 16. Project One - Maximum Force (Defqon.1 Anthem 2018) As you are all aware, during the early days of the 2000s it was Hard House that dominated everything. The daddy of Hardstyle. So the first few anthems were dominated by this sound, but slowely over the years they changed into full on Hardstyle anthems. And I think the transition has worked beautifully. And to be fair, I do love the true Hardstyle anthems more. From 2009 onwards the records have spoken to me a lot more. It was mr Heady who changed the game. But before we start talking about the quality, let's talk about the man behind the voice. Whoever he is, his voice always brings me cheer and happiness. Quite the low voice, but oh so suitable! Credits for the man who provided us with the majestic 'Defqon.1' voice. After listening to JDN's mix it became apparant that it was going to be difficult for me to hand pick a favourite. There are simply too many! I really love 'Scrap Attack' (the record that got me into Headhunterz's sound), but what about 'World Of Madness','Survival Of The Fittest', 'Maximum Force'... but after hearing this mix and using my brain I have decided that the best record has to be 'Victory Forever'. But that's a personal decision. If the Australian anthems would be included, I would have picked one of them. But they weren't, so let's not talk about them. A really good mix by JDN. Really enjoyed it. And if you are into Hardstyle and love Defqon.1, you should check out this mix. Quality anthems, for sure! DJ: JDN Genre/Style: Hard House, Hardstyle Mix Info: Helemaal Doorgetoeterd Defqon.1 Anthem Special Length Mix: 01:24:04 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Helemaal Doorgetoerd - Soundcloud Page

A true UK Hardcore raver knows all the labels still excisting, and those that sadly perished into oblivion. One of the longest running labels, Evolution Records, does not need an introduction. A label started by Scottish DJ Scott Brown has been causing damage for a long time (to be precise, since 1994 this label has given us so many memorable tunes). 24 years of wicked music. And still going strong in 2018! I reckon that Scott Brown did not expect it to last that long. Or if he did, he had an extremely good feeling about it. Whatever he thought would happen back in 1994, it's still one of the most loved and respected labels. To me Scott Brown is the ultimate legend. I think I never had the chance to see the man perform (or maybe I have, but I was too damn wasted), but HAS's last event at the beginning of next year will be the event where I'll absorb everything Scott Brown related (he's there of course). But until then, Soundcloud is the only place I can enjoy my Scott Brown/Evolution Record buzz. DJ Threat made this awesome mix. I think I have already reviewed a mix by him before, and I think it was also a Scott Brown/Evolution mix. Can't remember, have reviewed thousands of mixes, and my previous database has been lost forever. So let's focus on the present day and his 2018 Evolution Records dedication/appreciation mix! He went all out. And when I say all out, I do mean it. The tracklist will blow you into smithereens. 01. Scott Brown - Do What Ya Like (Macks Wolf Remix) 02. Plus System - Commence (M-Project Remix) 03. Scott Brown & M-Project - The Revolution (Daniel Seven Remix) 04. Scott Brown - Fight For You 05. Scott Brown - Life As We Know It (Jonny El Remix) 06. Energy Syndicate & Sc@r - Midnight 07. Scott Brown - Go! 08. Ganah vs Nova - Psystyler 09. Scott Brown - Definition Of A Badboy (M-Project Remix) 10. Scott Brown - Make You Scream 11. Scott Brown & M-Project feat Krystal - Energized 12. Ganah feat Bridson - Part Of Me 13. Ganah vs Galaxy Kid - Drop That Bass 14. Scott Brown - Welcome To Your Fantasy (Jason Bouse & Hartshorn Remix) 15. Ganah vs Juggernaut - Gone 16. Scott Brown & DMO - Fade Away (Rob IYF Remix) 17. Plus System - Prince Of Darkness (Ganah Remix) 18. Scott Brown & Ganah feat Bridson - Like The Sun 19. Ineffect - There Can Only Be One 20. Ganah x Andy Wilson - Love Of My Life What a wonderful tracklist! A bit of the 'old' and new, crammed together into this hour and ten minute long mix. And I might have a rather unusual thing to say about this. All will be revealed in less than a minute (if you continue reading of course). I loved this mix a lot. DJ Threat (who's not really a threat to us, more like a treat) has made this truly amazing mix. And if Scott Brown himself reposts this mix on Soundcloud, you know you have done something good. He won't repost shite mixes. And this is certainly not a shite mix. Look at the tunes, the quality of them will be known once you press play. The thing I have to say about this is the following: I am a huge fan of the old Scott Brown sound. I loved his music since the 90s. His Gabber stuff was amazing, but his UK Hardcore stuff is more my thing. And even though it's really nice to see updated versions of his classic records such as 'Definition Of A Badboy', ' Prince Of Darkness', ' Commence' and more, it's his new stuff that blows my mind away! Some DJs/producers just live on the success they had in the past, but not Scott. Still using the same pattern, but making it sounding extremely fresh. I'm deeply impressed with Scott Brown's solo stuff. ' Go!' is a monster. 'Make You Scream' made me scream indeed, but the one that really rocked me was ' Fight For You'. I don't know what it is, but Scott seemed to have read the scene, and gave us his take on UK Hardcore with a bit of the old and the new. And it sounds so good. But let's not forget the remixes. Really impressed by M-Project's remixes ('Commence' and 'Definition Of A Badboy') but it's Macks Wolf who steals the show. His version of 'Do What Ya Like' is stealing the show. He made an already legendary record even better. And I secretly adore Ganah's stuff. His approach really grabs me, and it captures the scene and what the scene needs. There's no end to this bloody mix. DJ Threat picked the best of the best. And the result is a mind blowingly good mix. And you would expect only one rating: DJ: Threat Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Evolution Records 2018 Mix Length Mix: 01:10:41 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 129 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 255kbps More Information: Evolution Records - Soundcloud Page

If you are a true gabber, you know Enzyme Records. One of the most notorious labels in the Hardcore scene, they've been pushing the darker side of Hardcore forward for many years. And whilst I was listening to a mix earlier on Soundcloud, I was thinking 'what is actually my favourite Hardcore track of all time?'. And I didn't have the answer to it. But what I did have is an album which I loved and played over and over again. And it was 'Enzyme Injection 1'. Released back in 2002, when the label was really touching base in a growing scene. That CD is part of my huge CD collection, and I think that it symbols my love for the darker side of Hardcore. It does contain underrated records, ones I truly miss in some 'best of Hardcore' mixes. And guess what kind of mix I found a few hours ago on Soundcloud? Well, you won't believe it (I'm being extremely sarcastic now): a Enzyme Megamix, containing records from 2001 until 2011, mixed by the magician Ophidian. I consider myself lucky, after finding it. What I didn't realise was that it is a megamix. A proper megamix. No fooling around by Ophidian. He goes full in! The mix is only an hour and a half long, but he crammed in so many, you won't even noticed that within a space of 5 minutes you listened to 5 records or more. But it's Ophidian, and he's a magician. And he can do it properly. The mix is 5 years old, and I only discovered it. I am ashamed. But at least I'm listening to it now, and I do hope you have got an hour and a half for this. Because it's a masterpiece. 01. Endymion - It's All Music 02. Enzyme X - Poison 03. Meagashira - End Of Line (Endymion Remix) 04. Nosferatu & Endymion - Broken Rules 05. Nexes feat Nosferatu - Welcome To Nexes 06. Hamunaptra feat Nosferatu - Soul Entrapment 07. Ophidian - Nurse 08. Knightvision - Apocalypse 09. Nosferatu & Ophidian - Psychiatric Ass 10. Meagashira - Lost In Music 11. Nexes - X-Plore 12. Hamunaptra - Neon Genesis Pt. 1 13. Ophidian - Butterfly 14. Ophidian & Hamunaptra - Whispers Of A Nameless Fear 15. Project Omega - Prednison Attack 16. Endymion - Pussy Motherfuckers 17. Enzyme X - Rauwkost 18. Enzyme X - Rattlesnake 19. Enzyme X - Optjenkere 20. Enzyme X - Skummes 21. Ophidian - Phaseshift 22. Nosferatu - NZMDFC 1 23. Enzyme X - Dissonant Poetry 24. Enzyme X - Nightbreed 25. Ophidian & D'Spyre - Reminiscence Of A Future War 26. Mindustries - Throes Of Rejection 27. Endymion - Rock The Part-E 28. Nosferatu - Cameltoe 29. Ophidian - The Middle Children 30. Enzyme X - Seconds From Disaster 31. Ophidian - Angel 32. Ophidian - Pepperspray 33. Ophidian as Raziel - To Destroy What Is Broken 34. Mindustries - Massdriver 35. Hamunaptra - Limytz 36. Sei2ure - The Sleepwalker 37. Ophidian - Predator & Prey 38. Nosferatu - Beaver Cleaver 39. Nosferatu - Knock Out 40. Ruffneck & Ophidian - All The Way Down 41. Enzyme X - Blood Omen 42. Endymion - Payback (D-Passion Remix) 43. Nosferatu - Bustin Da Crowd 44. Endymion - Bio 45. Ophidian - Pegasus 46. Nosferatu & Endymion - Pass The Bottles 47. Weapon X - Planet Rocker 48. Ophidian & Ruffneck - So Many Sacrificies 49. Weapon X - Coke Sniffer 50. Wedlock vs Comababy - Void Sector 51. Nosferatu - Project 5601 52. Endymion & Evil Activities - Vengeance 53. Endymion - Abduction 54. Nosferatu - Bloodlust 55. Ruffneck & Sei2ure - Armorgeddon 56. Ruffneck & Ophidian - Elegy (Nothing Can Last Forever) 57. Weapon X - Where My Party People At 58. Nosferatu & Evil Activities - Sick Of It All 59. Nosferatu & Ruffneck - Poop 60. Sei2ure - Rocket Fuel 61. Nosferatu & Endymion - Another Way Up 62. Endymion - Chaos 63. Enzyme X - Superfly 64. Nosferatu & Endymion - Judgment Day 65. Synapse - D.M.T. 66. Endymion - Anger (Ophidian Remix) 67. Nosferatu & Endymion - Drunk With A Gun (Evil Activities Remix) 68. Synapse & Ruffneck - Vows Of Doubt 69. Ruffneck & Synapse - Disruption Of Balance 70. Ophidian - Abandon 71. Ruffneck & Ophidian - A Decade Of Enzyme Mashup The hour an a half have flown by. And it's an amazing journey. You would not wish for it to end, but it does. And when it ends, you get a mashup, one quality mashup. But all the 70 tracks before it will blow your mind. I knew the label excisted and that they released music over a decade, but the thing that amazed me was the amount of records I actually knew and love! And how dark they are, even if you compare it to nowadays music. Obviously this is much better than Uptempo. This has more feeling to it, it generates more happiness to me. Ophidian, the magician, has made a wonderful megamix. But there's a sad side to this. Some records are played too short. And these are the records I ADORE TO THE BONE. Like 'Apocalypse', ' Poison', 'Lost In Music', 'Cameltoe', 'Vengeance', 'System 5601', but the worst thing is the shortness of the greatest record released on this label: 'Soul Entrapment'. This was a record I actually had on vinyl, and the level of quality was beyond belief! This is still my favourite from this label. Wish this megamix was a bit longer, but then we wouldn't call it a megamix, would we? I know he had to cram these all in. Still impressive though. 71 records in 1 hour and 31 minutes. But all in all I can not complain. Ophidian has teased us all, and has made me want to go through my old collection and dig up those anthems. But 'Soul Entrapment' will be the first I will be playing out loud and let the whole neighbourhood hear it. And if they don't like it, I will devour their souls! What else is there to say? A truly epic megamix by a wizard. If you dislike it, you are insane. Fact. DJ: Ophidian Genre/Style: Hardcore, Industrial Hardcore, Darkcore Mix Info: A Decade Of Enzyme Megamix 2001-2011 Length Mix: 01:31:35 Tracks: 71 (seventy-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Enzyme Records - Official Website

Soundcloud, such a beautiful place. Filled with hours of tremendous joy. And I do mean it. For me Soundcloud is much more interesting, if I would compare it to other social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter, etc. My time is well spent on Soundcloud. And today I found yet another banging mix, this time it's a Jungle inspired mix, by DJ Rikochet, for Beautifully Crafted. I don't listen to Jungle enough, and when I spotted this mix on Soundcloud, it made me a very happy person. I don't know what it is, but Jungle music is a style that you can listen to at any given time of the day, and it won't bother you. It's always pleasant. So to find this hour and a half mix made me a very happy and excited Dutchman. This masterclass mix by DJ Rikochet is an excellent one. According to the channel he is an oldskool veteran, and his mix is focussed on soulful 93/94 Jungle. So let me show you the tracklist. And if Jungle is your thing, you will love it! 01. J Majik - Sunray (Rufige Cru Remix) 02. Fast Floor - Trippin On Sunshine 03. Foul Play - Being With You (Foul Play Remix) 04. Foul Play - Beats Track 05. 4 Horsemen Of The Apocalypse - Drowning In Her (4 Horsemen Remix) 06. Rogue Unit - Rogue Unit Jam (Mickey Finn Remix) 07. Omni Trio - Renegade Snares (Foul Play Remix) 08. DJ Crystl - Give It Up 09. Omni Trio - Thru The Vibe 10. Goldie - Inner City Life (Nookie Remix) 11. The Occupant - Planetary Affair 12. Randall & Andy C - Sound Control (A.W.O.L. V.I.P. Mix) 13. DJ Trace - Coffee (Full Of Flavor Mix) 14. Studio Pressure - Touching Down ... Planet Photek 15. DJ Ruffkutt - Untitled (Heavyweight Vol 1B) 16. Midi Magic - Calm Before The Storm 17. The Truper - Untitled (Volume 3B) 18. Blame & Justice - Nightvision It's Halloween tonight, but that doesn't mean you need to be scared at all. You just need to crank up the volume and enjoy this mix: no ghost or ghoulies are going to ruin your evening. If you turn up the volume high enough, the kids won't even bother you: they might think you live in a haunted house already. Anyway, this mix. Yeah, let's talk about this mix. It's a brilliant one. Lovely and melodic Jungle/Drum and Bass music. I think it's called liquid, isn't it? Whatever the music is, it's lush. It's calm, relaxing, and highly enjoyable. I have enjoyed every second of it. It might have been an hour and a half, but it's so serene. I can talk for hours about this mix, but for once I will leave it all in your hands, the reader. I don't need to express the need for you all to listen to this mix. Just sit back and enjoy it. It's so good, you won't want to stop listening. Credits to DJ Rikochet for this masterpiece! DJ: Rikochet Genre/Style: Jungle, Drum & Bass Mix Info: Beautifully Crafted Vol. 23 Length Mix: 01:26:31 Tracks: 18 (eighteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 198 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Beautifully Crafted - Soundcloud Page

Soundcloud is my friend. Whenever I need to find new music, I do so by just going onto Soundcloud. And without too much exploring, I will always find new music. Like I did the other day! I came across this set by Mangled, recorded at Clubland USA, in Los Angeles on the 7th of July of this year. Of course I wasn't there (I live in the UK, would be a bit weird to fly to the USA to experience Clubland, when it's literally on my doorstep), but thankfully Soundcloud made me aware of the surprise set of the night. Judging by the positive comments, people seemed to love Mangled. I had never heard of them before, so this is my introduction into Mangled. But let me just point out the names of the acts performing at this Clubland event: Ian Van Dahl, Ultrabeat, Flip and Fill, Zoe van West, and of course Mangled. I don't know much about Mangled, so let's focus on the tracklist. And for those who were looking for a nostalgic set, check this out: 01. Candee Jay - If I Were You 02. Al Storm & Euphony - All I Wanna Do 03. IYF & Nobody feat Roxie - Like A Prayer 04. Angel City - Sunrise (Chaos Remix) 05. Scott Brown - Do What Ya Like (Macks Wolf Remix) 06. Squad-E vs Dougal & Gammer - You U Eye I 07. DJ Magical - Rush Hour (Jaw D Remix) 08. Hixxy, Ramos, Protocol & Dubzie - Open Your Eyes 09. Anthem Pwer - So Sweet 10. Raving Donkey - Away 11. Cascada - Can't Get Enough (Squad-E Remix) 12. Cascada - Miracle (HHC Remix) This brings back memories! Nostalgic feelings. They've added a few slammers from back in the day, like the records from Cascada, Angel City, and let's not forget Candee Jay! Boy, when you realise how 'old' these records are, it makes you feel old too. But they are still classics. Again, I'm not familiar with Mangled, but their set is amazing! This is what I want to hear! A bit of the old sound, incorporated with the new sound. How cool is this set? I have really enjoyed it. Even the cheesy 'Like A Prayer' sounds appealing to me. I fully understand the positive comments after the event. People seemed to loved it. And if I was there, I would have let myself go completely! This is my guilty pleasure. I would sing these anthems out loud (probably be the loudest thing you would ever see), and stomp my feet until they would bleed. 'I need a miraaaaclllleeeee'. Bloody hell, what a wicked set! Best record? Oh, not that easy. But I think 'Sunrise' is the best for me. But followed up are 'Can't Get Enough', 'Away', and 'All I Wanna Do'. A wonderful set. Can't find a single negative thing. Put on your cheesy glasses, and rave away. This set put a smile on my face for 50 minutes, and after the set I will still keep on smiling. Act: Mangled Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Liveset Info: Recorded @ Clubland USA Length Liveset: 00:49:34 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 500 MB File Type: .wav Bitspeed: 1411kbps More Information: Mangled - Facebook Fanpage

The last couple of months have all been focussed around Al Storm. Be it his label or his CD compilations, he's been a very active man. You might have seen the review, in which the whole back catalogue of 24/7 Hardcore was discussed (read it here), and now we've got a new album! The fifth instalment of 'Dark Shadows', presented by Al Storm, released via Hardcore Underground. Digital downloads were unlocked on the 12th of October. And if you have ordered the CD, they were shipped in the week of 22nd of October. So you might be lucky and have a brand spanking new CD in your collection. So what do you get? Scary records? Check! Good UK Hardcore music? Check. But what do you exactly get? Well, let me elaborate on that: three discs. On those three discs the first two are unmixed. Full length records is a must, and you do get them. And the third disc is mixed by the legend himself: Al Storm. You also get a digital version of this CD if you purchase the physical copy, and of course you get them immediately after the release date. You are wondering who's on this album? Well, not just Al Storm, but a whole lot of guest appearances by artists such as Tamerax, Riko, Skinny, Darwin, Re-Con, Euphony, Finnbarr, Ganah, Jonny El, Spyro, and more. Maybe it's a bit handy if I show you the tracklist, eh? CD 1 - Full Length Tracks 01. Al Storm - Eraserhead 02. Re-Con - Fiji 03. Frankenswine - Whole World Shaking 04. Spyro - Johnny! 05. Euphony - I AM The Darkness (96 Pills Mix) 06. Al Storm & Daniel Seven - Ouija 07. Tamerax - Nowhere To Hide 08. Macks Wolf - Vampire (Rob IYF Remix) 09. Riko & Laurence CC - The Nun 10. DisorderLee - Monster 11. Skinny & Darwin - Black Shadow 12. Al Storm - Master Of The Flying Guillotine (Eufeion Remix) 13. Del Toro - Ghostbusters 14. Darkman vs Deadhead - Candyman 15. Finnbarr - Killer CD 2 - Full Length Tracks 01. DJ Shimamura & Al Storm - The Omen 02. Nobody & Ezkill - Bigfoot 03. Rob IYF x Al Storm - Zombieland 04. Al Storm & MC Whizzkid - Tripper (M-Project Remix) 05. Nizzle - Demons & Nightmares 06. Mike Reverie x Limit - The Universe 07. Valkyrie - The Devil's Game 08. Riko & MC Eruption - Fright Night 09. Yonvolt - Hell On Earth 10. Jonny El - The Boogey Man 11. MY3R5 meets Deadhead - Severed Skullfuck 12. Doughboy - Pinhead 13. Rob IYF x Al Storm - Truth Or Dare 14. Yade & Al Storm - Unleash The Beast 15. Ganah vs Shagge - Pandoras Box CD 3 - Al Storm's Edge Of Madness Mix 01. Al Storm - Eraserhead 02. Skinny & Darwin - Black Shadow 03. Euphony - Freeze! 04. Macks Wolf - Vampire (Rob IYF Remix) 05. Finnbarr - Killer 06. Yade & Al Storm - Phantom Power 07. DisorderLee - Monster 08. Valkyrie - The Devil's Game 09. Air Con - Jiehaaa! 10. Nizzle - Demons & Nightmares 11. Rob IYF & Al Storm - Zombieland 12. DJ Shimamura - King Ghidorah 13. Al Storm - Count Dracula 14. MY3R5 meets Deadhead - Severed Skullfuck 15. Darkman vs Deadhead - Candyman 16. Spyro - Johnny! 17. Yonvolt - Hell On Earth 18. Tamerax - Nowhere To Hide 19. Dave PSI - Freddy's Coming 20. Maxi Malone - Into The Night 21. Rob IYF & Al Storm - Truth Or Dare 22. Sc@r - Coming 4 U 23. Jonny El - The Boogeyman 24. DJ Shimamura & Al Storm - The Omen 25. MY3R5 - Choke 26. Nobody & Ezkill - Bigfoot 27. Al Storm & MC Whizzkid - Trigger (M-Project Remix) 28. Al Storm & Daniel Seven - Oujia 29. Mike Reverie x Limit - The Universe 30. Riko & MC Eruption - Fright Night 31. Doughboy - Pinhead 32. Del Toro - Ghostbusters 33. Riko & Laurence CC - The Nun 34. Al Storm - Dusk Til Dawn 35. Re-Con - Fjij 36. Riko & Brady - Die Of Pain 37. Souley - Y.O.K.A.I. (Nightmare) 38. M3-0 - When The Devil Asks 39. Al Storm feat OLIV3R - I AM The Phuture 40. Ganah vs Shagge - Pandoras Box 41. Euphony - I AM The Darkness 42. Al Storm - GNAW As I said he's a very busy man. With this latest release he shows us again that he's an unstoppable force. And also that the last couple of months have been very good to Al Storm. I don't know where the fascination came from,that he releases his 'Dark Shadows' CD series around Halloween. It's always been a thing that he likes. All of these records on this fifth instalment are kind of dark. Maybe in the future we can see a Christmas album, an Easter album, or maybe another festive holiday album? You might never know with uncle Storm. I like this compilation, because it not only gives Al the stage, but also upcoming and well known names. It's a mix, really, of artists. And the result is a wide variety of UK Hardcore records. Some kind of expected, and some really unique and diverse. But all have this darkness as a theme. And I'm loving it. But is this compilation worth it? Is it worth spending your £15 on a physical copy? The answer is yes. If you like full length tracks (because you DJ and you need good music) or you are a fan of long mixes, Al Storm has got you covered. As I mentioned before, I do love the diversity. It's unique. Fresh. There are simply too fucking many records to choose. The choice is really yours. But if I had to pick, I had to pick the most obscure record on this CD: Finnbarr's 'Killer'. This is a serious record. You might not understand it yet, but when you do fully grasp the reason why Finnbarr made this, you will see it's a monster anthem. Another wicked compilation. Al Storm can be extremely proud of not only 24/7's back catalogue, but also this compilation. He has set the bar way up high. And he's alone in this venture: I do not know a single artist who makes an album, dedicated to the darkest period of the year (besides Christmas, but that's a different kind of darkness). Another succesful release. Will Al Storm ever stop? Judging on his latest releases, he will never. And we should be grateful for that! Get your copy right now! Click on the link below to purchase it via Hardcore Underground's Store! Artist: Al Storm & Various Artist Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Powerstomp Album Info: Dark Shadows Volume 5 Length Album: 03:22:13 Tracks: 72 (seventy-two) Download/Listen (via Hardcore Underground): BUY HERE File Size: 470 MB (digital download) File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: Various More Information: Al Storm - Facebook Fanpage

Sometimes you just want to hear one artist. Just one. No music from others. Several times throughout each year I've got a Noize Suppressor moment. And yesterday was such a day. I had to listen to Noize Suppressor. How come, you might ask? Well, I went into my Hardcore folder and started to play random records. And a few of them were Noize Suppressor songs. Which made me happy again. This dark kick/bass magician has always been one of my favourite producers. I found a mix on Soundcloud, a dedication mix by D-Element, made last year. And by the looks of it, it's a good 'un. An hour long mix, with 40 records made by Noize Suppressor (and friends, like Mad Dog, Angerfist, Lenny Dee, Satronica, Mouth Of Madness, Rob Gee and more). And for me that's exactly what I was after. Could have picked a set from the legend himself, but I reckon I have listened to nearly all of his sets on Soundcloud already. And this is a fresh new approach to Noize Suppressor. He deserves a dedication/appreciation mix. But is it any good? Is it enjoyable? We will find out! 01. Noize Suppressor - Who Is Elvis Brown? 02. Noize Suppressor & Stereo Type - Rolling Thunder 03. Noize Suppressor feat Multiplex MC - Manna Be Ruff 04. Noize Suppressor feat Mouth Of Madness - Chronicles 05. Noize Suppressor - Hardcore Junky 06. Noize Suppressor & MC Syco - The Power Of Unity 07. Noize Suppressor - Fingherz 08. Noize Suppressor vs Mad Dog - Bassdrum Bitch 09. Noize Suppressor feat Hard Driver - Meet My AK 10. DJ Bike feat Da Mouth Of Madness - Holes In Your Chest 11. Noize Suppressor - Fucked Up 12. Noize Suppressor feat Bodyshock - Smack This 13. Noize Suppressor - Bone Crusher 14. DJ Mad Dog & Noize Suppressor vs Rob Gee - #MFFYF 15. Noize Suppressor feat MC Tha Watcher - Scream Like I Scream 16. Noize Suppressor feat Da Mouth Of Madness - On Your Knees 17. Noize Suppressor - Pole Position 18. Noize Suppressor - Pain Killer 19. Noize Suppressor & Tha Playah feat MC Nolz - Headshot 20. Noize Suppressor - Master Of War 21. Noize Suppressor feat Da Mouth Of Madness - Still Want More 22. Noize Suppressor feat Satronica - Rage Against The Cage 23. Noize Suppressor feat Lenny Dee - Thats The Way 24. Noize Suppressor - Nobody Likes 25. Miss K8 & Noize Suppressor - Slam 26. Noize Suppressor feat The Mystery MC - Party Animal 27. DJ Bike - Bike's Drum 28. Mad Dog & Noize Suppressor - Fire 29. Noize Suppressor & Art Of Fighters - Breath Fire 30. Noize Suppressor feat Multiplex MC - No Enemy 31. Noize Suppressor & Mad Dog - Get A Life 32. Noize Suppressor feat Angerfist - Back With The Hard Street Shit 33. Noize Suppressor - Nobody Stop The Sound 34. Noize Suppressor - Push It 35. Noize Suppressor - Bass In My Face 36. Noize Suppressor - Kiss 37. Noize Suppressor feat Unexist - War Zone 38. Noize Suppressor feat Drokz - Fingers In The Air 39. Noize Suppressor - Man On A Mission 40. Noize Suppressor feat Lenny Dee - Chicken Dance That nearly killed my fingherz (see what I did here?). So many Noize Suppressor's in one mix, is that a good thing or a bad thing? If you love his music, there's no denying in the fact that it's ALWAYS a good thing to hear Noize Suppressor. If you disagree and do not appreciate it, what are you still doing on my website? Why are you still reading this? I do admire Noize Suppressor. On top of his game for many years. I don't know when it actually was, which year it was I got introduced into his music. But in D-Element's mix it does contain the records which got me into his music. 'Fingherz', 'Bone Crusher' (obviously one of his biggest records from the early days). 'Pain Killer', ' Bike's Drum'. I don't know which was the first record I heard, but I suggest that it was 'Bone Crusher'. Whatever it was, it has stayed with me (his music) and I've been a fan ever since. Am I a fan of this appreciation mix? Hell yeah! D-Elements has made a wonderful and exciting mix. The records he picked are ALL wicked. Some are even better than others. But in all fairness, the underlaying beat and bass is recognisably Noize Suppressor, and for me that's the thing that attracks me to his music. I can't point out a weakness. Only point out my favourite record. Which is ' Masters Of War '. Good and bad memories I've got when I hear this anthem. A good car record (if you've got good speakers), one nearly deadly record I actually listened to when it resulted in a car accident. Well, if I go, at least I go with banging music. Give this mix a go. I have, and it didn't disappoint me. DJ: D-Element Genre/Style: Hardcore, Italian Hardcore, Gabber Mix Info: Noize Suppressor Tribute Fan Mix Length Mix: 01:00:18 Tracks: 40 (fourty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Noize Suppressor - Official Website

Whenever Jason S uploads a new mix, I am always a bit anxious. Not really happy regarding the tracklist, because it would mean that I'd have to type the whole bloody thing. Music-wise it's always a blessing. And only a few days ago, via Thunderdome's Facebook page, the world got the second instalment of the legendary Thunderdome megamix. The previous one was uploaded 4 months ago and got positive feedback, from true Hardcore fans and yours truly (TCD). The first mix contained records from Thunderdome 1 to 10, and now it's the follow up mix, with records from 11 to 20. So expect some fucking madness. According to Mixcloud it's the second of four. So there are more mixes coming. And one is expected to be recorded live at Thunderdome - Die Hard Day III (which has already been sold out). It's like us gabbers can't get enough of Hardcore, and especially the majestic brand that is Thunderdome. The legendary wizard has been dominating our lives since the early 90s, and to this day it has a humongous following. And I'm one of them. Since we got our first taste of Thunderdome, the love for the wizard and the label has not died down. Yes, maybe around 1999 it lacked a bit of enthusiasm, and got destroyed by the media, but deep down inside Thunderdome has meant the most. And when it comes to the music, it has always been an established name, a safe haven for us. You knew that whenever a new Thunderdome was released, that it would be good (with a few exceptions). It's been not just in our lives for so long, but in our hearts. And with this megamix Jason S shows us yet again that he's a megamix professional. He knows damn well how to produce one. And the actual video on Facebook (I would suggest you watch it, click here) already got 113 thousand likes. So that's a fucking epic achievement! Something to be proud of! 01. Jason S - Intro: Let Me Take Into The Intro 02. The Horrorist - Flesh Is The Fever 03. Hardcore Elements vs Bad News - Tell The DJ 04. Old School Terrorists - Acieeed 05. The Dark Raver & DJ Vince - Thunderground 06. Da Tekno Warriors - Da Beat 07. Razzle Dazzle Trax - Rattlebrain (DJ Isaac's Overdrive Remix) 08. Mister DJ - Time To Get Up 09. Marshall Masters feat The Ultimate MC - I Like It Loud 10. Pilldriver - Apocalypse Never 11. DJ Delirium & Guitar Rob - The Way That We Rocked It (Live In NYC) 12. Digital Boy - OK Alright! (Digital Boy '96 Remix) 13. Black Knight - Back To Tha 'O' School 14. DJ Isaac & The Viper - The Real Shit 15. DJ E-Rick & Tactic - Meet Her At The Thunderdome (DJ Mix) 16. Forze DJ Team - '98 To Piano 17. The Dark Raver & DJ Vince - Intelligent Hardcore 18. DJ Sim - Simbiosis 19. Darrien Kelly & DJ Attic & DJ Stylzz - Beaten Like A Bitch 20. DJ Distortion & MC Raw vs Bass-D & King Matthew - Raveworld 21. Darrien Kelly & The Unknown MC - The People Want More 22. DJ Paul - Rockin' Beats (This One's For Rotterdam) 23. Rotterdam Terror Corps - We're Gonna Blow Your Mind 24. DJ Acesone - Tina 25. The Prophet & Omar Santana - Old To Da New (Oh Oh Omar Mix) 26. Tschabos - Gib Mir Die Bass (Noch Korrekter!!!) 27. The Masochist - No Newstyle? 28. Rotterdam Terror Corps - The Horror 29. Neophyte vs The Stunned Guys - Get This Motherfucker 30. E-Wax - What Is Wrong With Me 31. Wayward - Hardcore Hijacked Me 32. United Gabbers Of Rotterdam - The Power Of Rotterdam 33. Bass-D & King Matthew - In The Mix 34. Neophyte - None Of Ya Left 35. Naked Steel - Vive La France 36. DJ Delirium & DJ Buzz Fuzz - Immortality 37. DJ Paul - Paul's Nightmare 38. Turbolenza - I Am The Creator (Future Mix) 39. DJ Isaac - Bad Dreams (Remix) 40. Wasting Program - Bring That Shit Back (DJ Arjuna Remix) 41. Kool Killers - Whistling Whistling (DJ Weirdo & DJ Sim Unresistable Remix) 42. DJ Paul & DJ Rob feat MC Hughie Babe - Lords Of The Hardschool (DJ Paul's Forze Mix) 43. Bodylotion - No Worries 44. Triplets - Ragga Bum (DJ Isaac Remix) 45. Neophyte - Evil 46. DJ E-Rick & Tactic - Our House Is Your House 47. Inferno Bros - Slaves To The Rave (The Stunned Guys Remix) 48. DJ Weirdo & Dr. Phil Omanski - Young Birds 49. Lenny Dee - The Dreamer 50. Chosen Few - Name Of The DJ 51. The Stunned Guys & DJ Paul - Confusion 52. DJ Lancinhouse meets The Stunned Guys - Fuckin' Sweat 53. Pino D'Ambini - Up & Down Ballz (Buzzy Goes BZRK Mix) 54. DJ Sim - Cartoons In Progress 55. Hocus Pocus - Here's Johnny (Gabba DJ Mix) 56. Ectomorph - Totally Computerized 57. Ectomorph - Mindblower 58. DJ Rob - DJ Rob's 20 Seconds 59. DJ Sim - Take This 60. Gizmo - Dopeman 61. DJ Buzz Fuzz - Dreamgirl (Just A Buzzy Dreammix) 62. DJ Delirium - I Was Born Hardcore 63. Pino D'Ambini feat Beasty Boy - Do It Again 64. The Party Animals - Have You Ever Been Mellow (Tekno Mafia Mix) 65. DJ Promo - Cold As Stone 66. Chosen Few - Bring The Beat Back 67. Brian Acardy - Let Da Bass Boom 68. Chosen Few - Name Of The DJ (Buzz Fuzz Remix) 69. Bodylotion - Make You Dance (Remix) 70. James Daltan - Wanna Get High? 71. 3 Steps Ahead - Gabbers Unite (Long Mix) 72. Masters Of Ceremony - Hardcore To Da Bone (Masters Of Ceremony Dope Mix) 73. DJ Rob & MC Joe - The Beat Is Flown (Nasty Django Remix) 74. DJ Promo - Kill Da Noise 75. Tiny Tot - La Bambolina (The Stunned Guys Remix) 76. DJ Weirdo & Dr. Phil Omanski - One Tribes Jam (DJ Promo Remix) 77. 50 % Of The Dreamteam - Bullshit 78. Rotterdam Terror Corps - You're Dealing With 79. 3 Steps Ahead - Drop It 80. Critical Mass - Burnin' Love (The Prophet Remix) 81. Neophyte vs The Stunned Guys - Army Of Hardcore 82. 3 Steps Ahead - Thunderdome Till We Die 83. DJ Promo - Shut Up! 84. Waxweazle - Hardcore Power '97 (Waxweazle feat MC Mouth Of Madness Remix) 85. Buzz Fuzz - Jealousy (Is A M.F.) 86. Buzz Fuzz - Chemical Overdrive 87. Tripax - What The Fuck Are You Laughing At? 88. The Prophet - I Like It Loud (Hardcore Mix) 89. Rob Gee - Ecstasy You Got What I Need 90. Shadowlands Terrorists - Shadowlands Anthem 91. DJ Paul & Teenage Warning - Brohymn (This One's For Gabbers) 92. 3 Steps Ahead - Hakkuh 93. Lady Dana & DJ Skorp vs Chronotrigger - Booming Track 94. The Judges feat DJ Promo - I Am The Law 95. Bodylotion - Happy Is Voor Hobo's 96. 3 Steps Ahead - In The Name Of Love 97. Rotterdam Terror Corps - Sound Of Madness 98. Dano - Terror Is Timeless 99. Nasenbluten - Cuntface I am picky. Yes, you might notice that there are only 99 records in this tracklist. Well, I found a little mistake between track 8 and 10. There's no track 9. Ah hell, who actually gives a shiny shite about it, eh? As I said before, Thunderdome has given us many good records. Which resulted in memorable moments in our lives. There's always a link between a gabber and Thunderdome. You might not have liked their direction, or something about them, but there's always a link going on. Be it the events, the merchandise, the compilations, or whatever. And Jason's mix contains anthems so good, it makes you feel sad. The time has flown by, and this kind of Hardcore will never be produced again. It just sounds different. He has done a marvellous job. He knows a thing or two about megamixes, and he has delivered yet another astonishing mix. Sad that he starts with the most overrated anthem ever (never really liked 'Flesh Is The Fever', so dreary). But after that the awesome records come flying at you. Which record was my favourite? Well,it's like asking who your favourite kid is, if you've got more than one. It's just too damn hard. But I'll say it. 'Evil' by Neophyte. I loved the darkness of it. Neophyte has made some so-and-so records, some so stupid and some so good, but this one has to be their best. Thunderdome and Jason S. A good combination. And the result? A motherfucking wicked mix! DJ: Jason S Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Thunderdome Chapter 11 - 20 Megamix Length Mix: 00:59:38 Tracks: 99 (ninty-nine) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Thunderdome - Official Website

If you have not seen anything Kniteforce on social media lately, you are missing out on a lot. One of the biggest (or the biggest) Breakbeat Hardcore labels in the world is moving into new territory: expansion. With a lot of new music being released (this includes albums), they are slowly making sure that people are getting on the Breakbeat Hardcore-train. We should all come aboard, and see where the journey is taking us. It's not a label that just solely focusses on the successes they had in the past, but they look towards the future. What they give young upcoming producers is a stage. New names taking the plunge into Breakbeat Hardcore, and releases their take on this already rich genre. It might not get the true recognition it deserves, but Kniteforce is doing their best to make sure that those willing to listen to it, to give them the ride of their lives. DJ A.K., whos name has appeared on our website before, has made a wonderful mix, containing records from Kniteforce's latest CD ' The Triple Threat ', and also a few other releases from the label. And even though the tracks are all new to me, I still felt excited when I pressed play for the first time. 01. Luna-C & Lowercase - Dumpling Business (Ponder Remix) 02. Demcore - Believe (Ant To Be Remix) 03. Disrupta & Sonic Fixation - The Feeling 04. TNO Project - Start Lovin (Shadowplay Remix) 05. Bucksta - Neon Lights 06. Sublove - One By One (Paul Bradley Remix) 07. Shoreman - Deep Waters 08. Doughboy - Rock Deh Riddum (DJ Ham Remix) 09. Clayfighter - Into My Eyes (TNO Project Remix) 10. Shoreman - Still Lonely 11. Gothika Shade - Enter The Dancehall (Jedi Remix) 12. Alk-e-d - Selecta (Ponder Remix) 13. DJ Brisk - Airhead (Sanxion Remix) 14. Alk-e-d - Home (Darwin Remix) 15. Alk-e-d - Absolutely Flying (Sublove Remix) 16. Alk-e-d - Super Sunday (Wislov Remix) 17. Timme - Bad Choice (Paul Bradley Remix) 18. Wislov - One Day We'll All Be Free 19. Shoreman - Shake It Up 20. Ghothika Shade - Cool Vibes 21. Shadowplay - Lazier DJ Vol 2 Track 5 22. Alex Jungle - Breakchild 23. Alex Jungle - The Need In Me (M-Project Remix) 24. DJ Psycangle - Smile Fuck Up (Eufeion Remix) I can say in all honesty that I started listening to this mix with a smile, and when the mix ended, I still had that same smile on my face. I couldn't stop laughing. I was really enjoying the tunes coming towards me. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the power of excellent music! DJ A.K. does know what to do, and he has made this very interesting mix, containing blinding records. They are so hot: they will melt the second you touch them. So good to hear new music, be it a brand new record, or an oldskool classic being remixed. No matter what it is, it's entertainment. And Kniteforce has got the power to get you moving. You won't be able to sit still for a split second, trust me. The records, well, what can I say about them. It's amazing! Each and every record. DJ A.K. already mentioned underneath his mix that the label is releasing some of the best new Hardcore he has heard in years, and there's no denying in that fact! Kniteforce is really giving us Breakbeat Hardcore like never before. And so damn good! Each record has got the power to get crowds moving, and in this hour and a half long mix I had difficulties sitting still. The music is just so powerful, and so good. This 'new' generation of producers will take Breakbeat to the next level, and still keeping it true to its roots. And I think that's the focus behind Kniteforce. A wonderful mix. Can't point out anything negative, I'm still in my happy mode. Still smiling, remember? DJ: A.K. Genre/Style: Breakbeat Hardcore. Jungle, Drum & Bass, Rave, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: New Kniteforce Mix 19.10.18 Length Mix: 01:27:58 Tracks: 24 (twenty-four) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 140 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 224kbps More Information: Kniteforce - Official Website

The weekend is nearly at its end, but we can still cram in some good music. We still have to sit through a long and boring Sunday. The majority of people just sit behind the box, watch Del Boy, or just fall asleep. Why not trade this boring thing in for something much better? Time to get off the couch, and turn up the volume on your phone/PC/portable speakers, and time to start raving. Melvje has made a new Rawstyle mix, and it's a good 'un. This is not for the faint hearted people. This is Raw, hence the title. This is not for those who can not handle the dirty beats, low basses, and rather obnoxious melodies. Only those who can manage are able to listen to it. And if you are one of them, do not read the rest of the review, but just go immediately to the Soundcloud player underneath the review and press play. Added bonus: it's downloadable! Melvje knows how to make interesting mixes, and with this one he decided to make a 70 minute long mix, and crammed in 40 records. So no messing about: we dive straight into the tracklist. 01. Digital Punk & Adaro - Whiplashed (Killshot Remix) 02. Fraw - Die Welt 03. GRAVEDGR - RAMPAGE (Caine Remix) 04. Anderex - Gucci Bag 05. Magnificent - Where's The Party 06. Mike NRG - Lost In Dreams (Q-BASE 2018 The Purge Remix) 07. Dynoro & Gigi D'Agostino - In My Mind (Adaro & The Machine Bootleg) 08. Crypsis - The E 09. Exproz - King 10. Expulze - Anima 11. Mutilator - Stand Up 12. Dyro feat Le Prince - Surrenda (Aversion Remix) 13. Krowdexx - Moshpit 14. Radical Redemption - Child Of God 15. Radical Redemption - Satan's Play 16. Radical Redemption - The Darkest Moment 17. Killshot & Ncrypta - Uppercut 18. Sasha F - Back In The Game 19. Upriser - MF Cops 20. Sins Of Insanity & Adventum - Say I Am 21. Cynical - This Is America 22. Cryex & JACKO - MF 23. Warface & The Geminizers - Path To Extinction (NRK Edit) 24. Tiesto & Sevenn - BOOM (The Stralkerz Bootleg) 25. Mind Dimension - Devils Trick 26. Mind Dimesnion & The Purge - Roll Up 27. Act Of Rage - Grown Up 28. Krowdexx & Unkind - Get Us Respected 29. Darren Styles - Switch (Melvje Mashup) 30. Destin - The Beast 31. Rooler & eDub - Fury Domination (Zions Mash Up 2018) 32. Dither - Look Alive 33. Angerfist - The Desecrated (Radical Redemption Remix) 34. I AM LEGION - Choosing For You (Mistortion Bootleg) 35. Digital Punk - Sense In Violence 36. Deadly Guns & E-Force - Invincible 37. I:Gor - Heavyweight (Mind Compressor Edit) 38. Escuro - HTTR 39. DEEZL - Glitch 40. Krowdexx - Burn It Down Half of this tracklist looks amazing, the other half not yet. And that's only because I have not heard these records before, and never heard of the artist. I do apologise, but I'm not a walking musical encyclopedia. I try, but I always fail become one. During the 70 minutes Melvje keeps us entertained with a serious dose of Rawstyle. There's no shortage of Rawstyle. And if you dig this mix, you could appreciate the previous 9 instalments of this mix series. For now let's focus on this mix, shall we? So many filthy anthems. From the well respected artists such as Dither, Rooler, Krowdexx, Radical Redemption and more, but Melvje also included unknown artists (to me). This blended mix is really interesting, and does not become boring once. The best record is 'King'. Pure and unadulterated Rawstyle. Pure filth. For a split second I felt like I was the actual King of the Apocalypse. What a beast of a record! A brilliant mix. Check it out right now. What else should you do on a Sunday? Relax? Nah, that's for boring people. DJ: Melvje Genre/Style: Rawstyle, Hardstyle Mix Info: Raw Is War #10 Length Mix: 01:11:37 Tracks: 40 (fourty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 163 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Melvje - Soundcloud Page

When you think of Jumpstyle, you think of many things. Stupid kids on TMF trying to impress absolutely no-one, or ridicilous artists just making music to get some money out of it. But for me it's a completely different story: I do love the early Jumpstyle sound. Not the cheesy Top40 records, but the proper ones (you know the records). And nowadays when I hear the word 'Jumpstyle', I immediately think of the legend that is Pat B. Come on, name another DJ/producer who is still pushing Jumpstyle forward as he is doing. Name one. Pat B is a very busy bee. Maybe that's what the B in his DJ name stands for. Pat Busy? Anyway, you go on his Soundcloud page, and nearly every week you find something new and refreshing. He's even done a mix containing his worst records! Now name me one who has done the same! Pat B is unique, and just what the dance scene needs. And you have probably seen the image above the review, so you know he has uploaded yet another amazing mix. This time we go back to 2005, one of the golden years of Jumpstyle. Before you get all angry and start to troll me, don't worry: he also made a 2004 mix, which you can get on his Soundcloud page too. What are you still doing here? Start streaming the shit out of these mixes. And bookmark his page. You must. Unless you dislike Jumpstyle. But I don't consider someone who dislikes it to read this review.... 01. DJ Coone - The Return 02. Club St D - Dopamina 03. Cousins Inc. - What's So Funny 04. DJ Gio presents Fishbone - Gods Of Hell 05. Scorp - Dance To The House 06. Dave Davis - Transfiguration (Lethal MG Bootleg) 07. DJ Coone - Love 08. Redshark - Big Orgus (Furax Remix) 09. Trancescape - Producelast 10. Sybian vs DJ Tony - The Sybian 11. Candyman - My Beat 12. David Guetta - Love Is Gone (DJ Pat B Bootleg Mix) 13. Madstyle - Madstylerz 14. DJ Francois - Orcheal 15. Binum - Infinity 16. DJ Massiv & The Rebel - Like This 17. DJ Pat B - Love Of My Life 18. Binum vs Lobo Inc - Combination 4 19. Lethal MG - You Eternal 20. DJ Merlin's - Lick The Plate 21. DJ Yargo - Jump Phony 22. DJ Tony - Wipe-Out 23. Kings Of Porn - Brand New Track 24. DJ Promo - I Come Correct 25. DJ Tony - Afraid Of The Dark 26. Binum - Cafe Del Mar 27. DJ Duro - Cocaine MF 28. DJ Zany vs Duro - Our Power 29. Donkey Rollers - Immeasurably 30. Apshai - Transe Mutation (Goodnight Ravers) Will you look at that! That's beautiful! This has made me look up my Jumpstyle collection, and see if the discs are still playable, which I highly doubt (too many scratches). But if none of the CDs work, I've still got Pat's Soundcloud page, And on it is hours of fun. It's pornography, that's what it is. 2005 was a good year. Can't believe it's 13 years ago. And these anthems did rule the scene. I LOVED each and every compilation, even those compilation for the car tuners (which I was at the time, and my speakers/subwoofers did like Jumpstyle). This is a trip to memory lane, and I'm happy that I took the plunge on this mix. But truth be told, Pat never disappoints. Never. One record stood out from the rest: 'You Eternal'. I think it was on one of the Decibel CDs from 2005, and I fell in love from the first time I heard it. And still, 13 years later, it's a solid classic. And also ending this mix slightly harder is just what I needed. A bit of Hardstyle can't do you any harm! Another rock solid mix. And for those haters, this should prove that 13 years later people still appreciate Jumpstyle. It might cross over nowadays into Freestyle, but it's still alive and kicking. And the damage done during the early noughties, that did not last. Jumpstyle is here to stay, eternally. Fact. Thanks Pat B for yet another amazing mix. DJ: Pat B Genre/Style: Jumpstyle. Hardstyle Mix Info: 2005 Is Still Alive! Length Mix: 01:01:44 Tracks: 30 (thirty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 141 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: DJ Pat B - Soundcloud Page

Ah, another mix which will make people sad. Not for the music, but because of the fact that this label is all in the past. According to Discogs their last release was back in 2012. Bloody 6 years ago, can't believe it. It's surreal. This label, run by Squad-E and Re-Con, had some serious UK Hardcore bangers in it. It's a shame that it faded away. And whilst talking about fading away, I have not heard anything from Squad-E or Re-Con in a while. Could anyone inform me if they still make music? The man behind this mix is Eufeion. His new concept mix series will be an interesting one to follow. It's called ' In 2 The Mix'. And it's a monthly mix, and you can expect literally everything, from 90's Old Skool, Millennium UK Hardcore, present day UK Hardcore, best of label showcases, best of artists showcases etc. And for his first mix he decided to do a tribute mix for Twista Records. They had some serious dancefloor slammers during their short period, and once you see the tracklist, you will know that Eufeion's mix is a good 'un. 01. Re-Con & Klubfiller - Phantom 7 02. Darous - Since You've Been Gone (Klubfiller Remix) 03. Re-Con & Squad-E - Can't Buy My Love 04. Re-Con & Unknown - Please Tell Me 05. Mix Factory - Take Me Away (Re-Con Remix) 06. Warp Brothers vs Aquagen - Phat Bass (Re-Con Remix) 07. Re-Con & Unknown - The Grudge 08. Cascada - Evacuate The Dancefloor (Re-Con Remix) 09. Breeze & Squad-E feat Justine - Another Smile 10. Manian - Hold Me Tonight (Re-Con Remix) 11. Rezonance Q - Sweetheart (Squad-E Remix) 12. Dave McCullen - Rave Heaven (Squad-E Remix) Eufeion has done a good job, with this first mix he will surely get a lot of attention for his mix series. I know other DJs who do mixes like it too, but not monthly. Can't wait to hear more 'dedication' mixes, especially ones similar to this mix: label focussed mixes. We tend to see a lot of 'artist' dedication mixes, but I think labels should also get the same credit: it's the labels that gave us hours of fun. He starts the mix off strong. The first record is immediately causing havoc. What an anthem. Forgot about this one (and also a few others). The trend goes on after track one. 46 minutes of Twista Records heaven, And also the record with probably the highest voice in UK Hardcore history: 'Can't Buy My Love'. Come on, be honest, all of us men, we have all tried to sing it, and never were able to reach the high note, right? A good composed mix with really good anthems. The best one for me is 'Hold Me Tonight'. Just love the vocals. Just love it. 'Phantom 7' closely follows. This is a mix series you need to follow. It's going to be awesome. And when TCD says it, you know it makes sense. And another added bonus feature: it's a free download!!! So what are you waiting for? DJ: Eufeion Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Twista Records Showcase Mix Length Mix: 00:46:03 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 105 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Eufeion - Soundcloud Page

A regular name, Pearsall. It's not the first time I've seen his name on Soundcloud, and I am 100% certain it won't be the last time today. He's been pushing music on his Soundcloud page forward, and has received amazing feedback regarding his biggest mix, the Carl Cox dedication mix. But Pearsall has got so much more to offer. And with his latest mix he went New Old Skool, whatever that might be. Truth be told, today I was in an oldskool mood. I didn't want to hear anything new or fresh. But after discovering this mix, I realised that I could have both. New and old. His mix contains 22 tracks which are futuristic Breakbeat Rave anthems. And they are dope. And when TCD says they are dope, he means it. The whole tracklist is a mind blowing one: don't know a single artist. And I wonder how Pearsall retrieves all these anthems on LP. Yes, you have read it, this is a 100% vinyl mix. No CDs or USB sticks, the big black round discs and two needles (and of course more equipment), what else do you need? It's going to be a very good hour and 15 minutes for you. For once you should trust me. And if you are into modern Breakbeat Rave music, this is right up your street! 01. Revert Project - 1990 What? 02. Systec & Inflex - Ancient Castle 03. Innercore - 24 Track Mix 04. Worldwide Epidemic - Telemechanique 05. Tentun - Watch Dis 06. FX - Marked 07. Tim Reaper - TR1 08. Champa B - Untitled 09. Response & Pliskin - Plastic Face 10. FFF - Pirate Stretch 11. FX - Medusa 12. Dwarde & Gand - Globex Corp Vol. 4 (Side B2) 13. Peter Darker - Nights R Darker 14. FX & Kutmaster K - Monster 15. Trigger Happy - Vol. 1 (Side A) 16. DJ Jedi - Automation 17. Tentun - Fog 18. Hornchurch Hardcore - Flashback 19. Tim Reaper & Dwarde - Globex Corp Vol.1 (Side A1) 20. FX - Twilight (Part 1) 21. DJ Jedi - Frenzy 22. Trigger Happy - Vol. 2 (Side B1) Fuck me sideways, up and down, and do my eyeballs! What a MIX! This fearsome mix has the power to demolish the last few braincells you have got left. I had already started listening to it on the way back from work (dreadful M25, stuck for 1 1/2 hours), and the bass got so low, I had to open a window. I was too damn scared that the bass would demolish the windows. Pearsall has made yet another amazing mix. Yes, his Carl Cox mix was undoubtfully a magestic mix, but don't underestimate his strength. This mix is as good, or even better! I love to find mixes containing styles and genres I don't hear often. And this is one of those mixes. And it has made me extremely happy. As I said before I'm not familiar with the artists, but what they have made/released are serious stompers. I wouldn't even try to be near a speaker at a rave, in case it might explode. This music is seriously insane. And I'm digging it a lot. Can't find anything wrong. Another flawless mix by Pearsall. Check it out, and share it. DJ: Pearsall Genre/Style: Jungle Techno, Breakbeat Rave Mix Info: Future Proofed (Fresh Breakbeat Hardcore Rave - 100% Vinyl Mix) Length Mix: 01:15:06 Tracks: 22 (twenty-two) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 171 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Sonic Rampage - Official Website

If you have been online the last couple of weeks, you might have noticed a competition going on. Scarred Digital had this wonderful competition going on for up and coming DJs, to make the best mix, and they could win something. Seeing as I'm not up or coming, or a DJ, I wasn't really into it. Don't actually know what the price is. A signed poster of Sc@r? I don't know. Anyway, many have participated, and I read that 8 people won, including the one whos mix I'm about to mention. Myself helped Scarred Digital and Future State out many years ago with a competition. I was one of the judges, alongside DJ Unknown and MC Whizzkid (if I am correct). It was the hardest thing to do, because they were all ace. So to see others going to the struggle was nice thing to see. Now let's talk about the mix. This mix was made by Kaz :D!, or kazukism92. Heard this name before in shoutouts during UK Hardcore podcasts, but he was kind enough to introduce me to his entry mix. And the best way to do it, is via Facebook. And it worked: I am currently listening to his 'winning' mix. And hopefully you are doing the same. Time for the tracklist, I suggest. 01. Fade & Bananaman - A Dream's Surprise (Sc@r & Chris Fear Remix) 02. J-Mi & Midi-D feat Thomas Howard Lichtenstein - Cyborgs (In Space) (Daniel Seven Remix) 03. Bananaman & Gisbo feat Nia - Can't Believe You're Mine 04. Al Storm - Party Goin' Down 05. Sc@r - Hardcore Power (SD Remix) 06. Skinny & 3Star - Retro Feelings 07. Transcend & Cyrax - High Skool 08. Transcend & Cyrax - Relentor 09. Daniel Seven - Black Hole 10. Substanced - Oneiroi 11. Sc@r & Douglas - Summer Groove 12. Klubfiller & Sc@r - Klubar 13. Ramos, Mob & Sc@r feat Becci - Find U 14. Klubfiller - Let The Music Play 15. Klubfiller - I Need You 16. Sc@r - Rainbow Killer It was an obvious choice for Kaz to add a lot of Sc@r/Scarred Digital records into this 30 minute long mix, but he also added a few other gems in it,just to keep the Hardcore flowing. I do miss the 'Acid Porn Monkey' though. But instead he has added 'Klubar', a wicked anthem, sadly forgotten about. A quick mix. 16 records in 30 minutes. You need to prove yourself. And Kaz has done it. He has picked records which would destroy your feet on the dancefloor, Some a tad cheesy, but come on, at least it isn't the whole mix! But he kept it interesting. I've really enjoyed this short mix. The length was obviously mandatory for the competition, but I could listen to these kinds of mixes for hours. Sometimes a tad too eager to go to the next track, but still highly enjoyable. Who am I to judge, he bloody won the competition (alongside 7 others). Worth checking out. Not downloadable, but still enjoyable. DJ: Kaz :D! / kazukism92 Genre/Style: Happy Hardcore, UK Hardcore Mix Info: Scarred Digital Competition Mix Length Mix: 00:30:53 Tracks: 26 (twenty-six) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More information: Scarred Digital - Facebook Fanpage

Gabberdisco? Gabberdisco? If there are two words which don't mix, it's Gabber and Disco. And truth be told I do not understand this new kind of music. It's weird, it's unusual, and beyond belief. But in a strange way as interesting as Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz' weird take on Hardcore too. But Gabber and Disco? Who would have thought htat? I was notified about this mix by the man himself, DJ Skyline. We've seen a mix in the past, and I think it was a Scott Brown dedication mix. Which is sadly gone forever. But no matter what, we still have this mix to look forward to. A Gabber disco mix. Which still baffles me. I'm not sure if the title really resembles the music, but who am I to judge? DJ Skyline mentioned that there's a Bandcamp page, so I looked it up. According to their page, it is ' an over-the-top approach to Hard Dance music: high energy high speed Hardtek that combines elements and quotes from Dance music and pop culture of the 20th century with the sound and the technical possibilities of today'. Now that's a mouth full, and still doesn't explain really why it's called Gabberdisco, but they also had this to say: 'it's about positive attitude, lots of content, made to put a smile on your face'. Well, that's no word of a lie. Let me see what kind of records DJ Skyline used for this rather unusual mix. 01. Chryzis - Mary Jane In Wonderland 02. The Speed Freak - Synthethether 03. The Speed Freak - Cosmic Gloryhole 04. Stormtrooper - Follow The Trooper 05. Hekteka - Journey Through The 90's 06. Chryzis - Do It 07. The Speed Freak - Abschiss 08. Dat Tuig - Magistrate Manoeuvres 09. Chryzis - Workin' 10. Search And Destroy - Jerk Your Body I thought I did recognise a specific sound! Of course it was The Speed Freak! And also Stormtrooper. The others do not ring a bell. But a distinctive sound was heard throughout this mix, and it sounds familiar. So it's not really new new to me, but the fact that they use elements and quotes from the 20th century, well, that's not new either. But the ones they use, those are quirky. I still don't know what to think of it. It's quirky, and yes, it's unique. It's not really a hundred percent unique to me, but it's just... I don't know. It does pack a lot of energy, and it does make you bounce and move your head. There's no denying in the fact that they put the fun in Hardcore music, or Hard Dance in general. But would this kind of music appropriate for me to rave to for a whole night? Sadly, the answer is no. This is nice for an hour. And that's exactly how long DJ Skyline's mix is. But not longer than that! You just don't know what to expect! It's a rollercoaster ride, but instead of the standard seats in a rollercoaster with the bars coming down on your shoulders, this one doesn't have any bars, and you are holding on for dear life, travelling to the first looping. Scary, yeah. Can't really pick a favourite record. They still baffle me, each and every one. This could turn your boring Sunday morning into something you have not experienced before. Give it a try. It's all about fun. And we all like a bit of fun. DJ: Skyline Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabberdisco Mix Info: Gabberdisco Length Mix: 00:58:07 Tracks: 10 (ten) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: DJ Skyline - Soundcloud Page

Yesterday was an alright day. It was made alright due to the fact that I spoke to the only two Dutch doctors in the hospital. And you can say whatever you like, but you instantly have a connection with someone who was born in your motherland. So I was in a full-on Dutch mode. After waking up at stupid o'clock today, I turned on the computer, and voila! There was a mix, one of the first, focussed on the Netherlands. Specifically the Dutch language (and also the music). And it made me a bit happier. Or am I happy due to the medication? Whatever it might be, who cares? Zany is a well known name in the Harder scene. He has proven himself over the years to be one of the established names. Hence why they asked him to play at X-Qlusive Holland this year. And as some kind of afterparty he composed this mix, containing ONLY Dutch music (Hollandse kost). And seeing as I was born there and speak the lingo, I knew it was going to make me laugh out loud. If you are not a Dutch speaking person, you don't have a clue why boerenkool or Ome Henk are funny. If you can find a mix more Dutch than this one, good luck. Not really music to get me raving for hours on end, more like appreciated during the Dutch carnival season. But today I wanted to feel my connection with my motherland again, so here we go. The tracklist is already on its own funny as fuck. 00. Intro 01. Bee-Front & Sjaak van het Geluid - Daar Komt De Politie Aan 02. Zany & DV8 feat De Alpenzusjes - Dak Eraf! 03. Coone & Hard Driver - Showtime (XQ Holland Edit) 04. Kav Verhouzer & Sjaak - Stap Voor Stap (Frequencerz Remix) 05. Showtek - FTS (Jason Payne 'Houdt Nog Steeds Van Boerenkool' Edit) 06. ZaZaFront - Ik Ben Jouw Vriend 07. Primeshock - Op De Camping 08. Rob Ronalds - Kleine Blonde Mariandel (Altijd Larstig & Rob Gas D'r Op Edit) 09. Ransom - Fistpumpin' (X-Qlusive Holland XXL Edit) 10. Hetty Blok, Leen Jongewaard - M'n Opa (Dr. Rude X-Qlusive Holland Edit) 11. New Kids feat Corry Konings & Ronnie - Hoeren Neuken, Nooit Meer Werken (Psyko Punkz X-Clusive Holland Edit) 12. Def Rhymz - Ik Will Alleen Maar Billen Zien (Bass Chaserz XQ Edit) 13. Primeshock - Target Training (XQ Holland Nederland In Beweging Edit) 14. ZaZaFront - In Mijn Huis 15. Andre Hazes Jr. - Leef (Dr. Rude & Ransom X-Qlusive Holland Remix) 16. Het Feestteam - Malle Babbe (Bass Chaserz Remix) 17. Tatanka - Afrika (Primeshock's XQ Holland K3 Edit) 18. Coone - Jack Who (XQ Holland Edit) 19. Lawine Boys - Joost (Demi Kanon X-Qlusive Holland Edit) 20. Parla et Pardoux - Liberte (Zany Remix) 21. Blof - Harder Dan Ik Hebben Kan (Jason Payne Bloft 'M Harder Te Maken Edit) 22. Dr. Peacock & Partyraiser - Trip To Holland The cheese factor has gone through the roof. And I chuckled several times through this mix. It's so funny to hear these records. In London, there aren't many who are Dutch, and listen to Dutch Hard style music. I reckon when I listen to this in the car with the windows down, people will give me a look, and wonder what kind of weird music it is. Some records are serious. And some are just funny. But the general gist is that the people listening to this, or went to X-Qlusive should just have fun. Not bothered about the world outside. We Dutch people do like to party (some might agree that we are the originators of partying), and this kind of music does get the people going, old or young. Not limited to one type of person. And it's funny. It's Hard style music, but I think the majority of people would type this mix as Freestyle. Play everything you want, as long as you are having fun. And even though the lyrics or the vocals might be absolutely bonkers to the core, the general gist is that once the beat and basses kick in, we all start dancing. And Zany's mix does exactly that. My favourite record has got to be 'FTS'. Brilliant take by Jason Payne on this classic and very memorable anthem by Showtek. This is just pure genius, talking about boerenkool. It made me chuckle. Credits to Jason for creating a very brilliant and unusual remix. Don't think I have ever heard anything like this before. Yes, as I said before, the cheese factor is high. And normally I'm not bothered about this, but today it seemed appropriate for me to listen to this. And today I really enjoyed Zany's mix. So should you. Download this bad boy, and rave through the weekend. And if you are not Dutch or do not understand the Dutch lingo, make sure you follow an online course. You will get the hang of it. DJ: Zany Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Hardcore, Freestyle, Hard Dance Mix Info: X-Qlusive Holland Afterparty Length Mix: 00:59:31 Tracks: 22 (twenty-two) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 137 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Zany - Soundcloud Page

First of all, I am not a fan of Arps anymore. And you will know in just a second. But let me first explain why today should have been a great day for me: due to health issues I have not been out for a while, and the rave culture is one I'm missing. But big raves weren't my cup of tea yet, I wanted to start 'small', and guess what? Today would have been the day I would go out after a few years, to the big HU vs H.A.S. party. But I can't go. Had to sit in the hospital today for 7 hours, and I am recovering now. So, guess what happened next? I got tagged in a post on Facebook. A mix for the ravers. Mainly to those who are going out tonight to Milton Keynes. Yep, I am not a fan anymore. And before you all think I'm having a go at hime: please. It's my sense of humour. Of course I'm sad that I'm not there: the line-up was and still is ridiculous, but there's still enough time for me to go out. Health should be fixed first. And he promised me a drink, so I'll have to go out. Anyway, it's rave day for many. I envy those going. But from the bottom of my heart: I hope you have a fucking ace time! Drink one on me. Have fun. And listen to the tunes from the golden age of UK Hardcore (or Happy Hardcore, as they rather prefer to call it). What Arps has done, is go through his collection, and what he found were these excellent records: 01. Ponder & Wizbit - New Zealand Story (CLSM Remix) 02. UFO & Marley - Connections 03. Sy & Unknown - Techno Harmony 2003 04. Ajaay vs Chaos - Let Me Be Your Fantasy 05. DFX & Darwin - At Last 06. Re-Con & Squad-E - 1000 Kisses 07. Robbie Long & Stormtrooper - Dopest DJ 08. Eclipse - Before Tomorrow (Breeze & Styles Remix) 09. Paradise - See The Light (Gammer Remix) 10. Sy & Unknown feat Lou Lou - Be With You 11. Breeze & Styles - Come With Me (Petruccio & Modulate Remix) 12. Al Storm feat Amy - Surrender 13. Frisky & Hujib - Partycrasher 14. Brisk & Ham - Angel Eyes 15. Frisky & Hujib - Get Away (Gammer Remix) 16. DJ's United - My Own (Darwin Remix) 17. Al Storm & Euphony feat Daniella - Turn Around (Ravery Baby Mix) 18. Brisk & Ham feat Whizzkid - Crazy Love 19. Heaven 7 vs Al Storm - Dance With Me (Remix) 20. Hixxy & Re-Con - Power Of Love 21. Inverse & Orbit1 - New Sensation 22. Vagabond feat MC Wotsee - True Awareness I can say whatever I can about Arps, but what I also have to admit is that he made a fucking excellent mix, containing so many amazing anthems from the golden years. He's probably out raving by the time he reads this. I hope he and others are having fun. I'll be there in spirit. And if this is the kind of music they are hearing, I am jealous. But I will go to the last H.A.S. event next year, I have to. Just to catch a glimpse of the golden years of UK Hardcore. I've never been to a UK Hardcore when it became huge. I joined too late. Yep, without a doubt one of the sexiest looking tracklists of 2018. These are the records I have played over and over, and actually these were the records that got me interested in this style. Arps' selection is immense. And if you do not understand that, you are probably too young to know your classics. So many beautiful records in an hour long mix. I give this DJ all the credit for composing this excellent mix. There are a few absolutely amazing dancefloor smashers which still destroy speakers all over the UK nowadays, like 'See The Light', 'Power Of Love', 'Angel Eyes', '1000 Kisses'. And it was a struggle, picking one favourite. My favourite? It was a struggle, but 'Before Tomorrow'. 'Be With You' was also considered to get the first place, or the vocal bit of 'See The Light', 'Get Away'... well, you catch my drift. A wonderful mix. A few tiny errors. But HIGHLY enjoyable. Press play if you are getting ready to go to Milton Keynes tonight. This will certainly get you in the mood! DJ: Arps Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Rave Day Length Mix: 01:14:04 Tracks: 22 (twenty-two) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 169 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Arps/Arpz - Soundcloud Page

It was only 5 days ago that I last reviewed a mix by the people behind the legendary Soundcloud channel 'History Of Happy Hardcore'. Well, I've got something special for you all, and it isn't Happy Hardcore! Yeah, that came as a shock, didn't it? I didn't see that one coming at all, but it amazed me from the first time I heard this mix. I think I've only ever seen Happy Hardcore mixes on their channel, but it turns out they have got more to offer. And boy, this Trance mix I'm about to introduce you to, is beyond belief! A huge Trance fan since day one, and really stuck to it ever since. The late 90s/early 00s were so huge for music: the development of newer styles and genres. We've seen it all, and the majority have stuck with us, like Trance. But there's something magical about it. It captures your mood and changes it completely. It always makes you happy. Maybe a tad emotional, but still always happy. As the title of this mix implies, they have selected a wonderful selection of awesome records. And boy, have I not heard these in a while! There's also a darker side to one of the records in this mix: it's one I want to have played at my funeral. It's that powerful. It's that beautiful. But we'll talk about it later (hint: it's my favourite record in this mix already). 01. Control Freaks - Subspace Interference 02. Free State - Different Ways 03. DJ Tom Stevens vs Koma Squad - Outface 2000 (Lac Terra Remixxx) 04. The Generator - Where Are You Now? (Moonman Remix) 05. Armin van Buuren - Communication (Original 12" Mix) 06. Dutch Force - Deadline 07. Yves Deruyter - Factor Y 08. Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space 09. Push - Universal Nation 10. Marco V - Simulated 11. Accadia - Into The Dawn (James Holden Remix) 12. Minimalistix - Close Cover (The Piano Track) 13. Lightforce - Join Me (Club Mix) 14. Push - Strange World (2000 Remake) 15. PPK - ResuRection (Space Club Mix) 16. Gouryella - Tenshi 17. Vincent De Moor - Fly Away (Original 12" Instrumental) 18. OceanLab - Satellite (Original Above & Beyond Mix) 19. Yahel - Devotion (Armin van Buuren Mix) 20. Moonman - Galaxia I don't know how he found all of these gems, but his selection is quite awesome. And it has blown me into a billion pieces. What a powerful selection. And it bloody turns out that this is the fifth instalment! They've made other mixes, focussed on Trance. You know what that means? Instead of Pornhub I'm going to enjoy myself this weekend, with a lot of tissues and hours of fun. It still baffles me that these Trance records aren't played as much as they should. The quality of these records... it's just astonishing. They have stood the test of time, and they will remain classics long after we've left this earth. They were made by legendary names, who knew what they wanted to do with Trance. Depending on the artist, Trance music nowadays can be a disgrace. EDM Trance is no Trance. What History Of Happy Hardcore has selected, now that's Trance. My favourite record is 'Close Cover' by Minimalistix. This quite 'simplistic' record is all I need to enter a heavenly atmosphere. It's called the paino track for a good reason. I can picture this record to be considered one of the biggest underrated Trance records of all time. It deserves more credit, more airtime. And no shoddy remakes, just the original will do. And no radio edits. This is Trance in its purest form. And by God, I can shed a tear when I hear this. So damn good. But let's not underestimate 'Strange World' and ' Universal Nation'. Probably the top 2 records of all time. A fans favourite. These records are really the biggest records ever produced. If you somehow disagree, you can. But you know you are wrong. Can't find anything wrong with this. Credits to History Of Happy Hardcore for making this mix. Maybe time to set up a second account for Trance music? I will check out the other mixes too, and if they are as great as this one, eargasms all the way! Oh, and by the way: during those golden years, Trance did RULE THE WORLD. DJ: History Of Happy Hardcore Genre/Style: Trance Mix Info: When Trance Ruled The World V 'Communication' Length Mix: 02:09:29 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 296 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: History Of Happy Hardcore - Soundcloud Page

Today I've been in mellow mood. Don't ask me why, but I was. And not for one second did I hesitate to search for anything else than Acid music. I just had this craving for Acid House music. And the first thing which appeared in my list was a mix done by Posthuman. That name does ring a bell. Seen their name before, and I think I had reviewed one of their mixes before. But can't remember when it was. Anyway, I was happy to find this Acid mix. And don't think it's the old type of Acid music. It's brand spanking new music, obviously with its roots in the late 80s, but still brand spanking new. A fresh take on Acid music. And for this mix they went all out: an hour long mix, containing records I have not heard before. The names do not even ring a bell. Is that bad? Well, as a music lover and reviewer/blogger I should know my music, but sadly this isn't a style I would listen to every day. But I will from now. The tracklist. Well, can't say it's beautiful, don't know any of the artists (besides Posthuman of course). 01. DMX Krew - Bush Baby Bug Eyes 02. Body Jack - Jack Siren Of The Nile 03. Butch - Jack The System 04. Kalla - Slurp Dat 05. Elisa Bee - Mass 06. A Jackin' Phreak - Show Me The Bass (Not 4 Radio Mix) 07. Matt Whitehad - Ouroboros 08. Granary 12 - Mancmania 09. Haider - Fukouttahere 10. Posthuman - Tusk Beats 11. Snuffo - Rage 12. Warlock - Dance And Be Heavy 13. Zodiac Childs - Diviner 14. Fear-E - DX 15. Posthuman - Breaker 16. T&K Crew - Memory Child (Acid Tool Mix) 17. Cursor Miner - Owl Massage Acid 18. Posthuman - Beat Down 19. Cardopusher - Falso Progresso 20. Posthuman - Exit Drums 21. Replicants - Needs Moar Acid This mixtape they've made for People and Places is an hour full of happiness. There's no denying in the fact that House music/Acid House has opened doors for us. Without it developping into such an amazing sound, EDM would not have been big at all. Hell, it might not have existed! On Soundcloud (and of course Discogs and other social media pages) you can find a lot of information about Posthuman and where they play, etc. That's not my job. I'm here to talk about this mix, and I have to tell you: it's a beast. It's a monster. It's a mysterious creature holding you, embracing you, and never letting you go. This mix is so powerful: the hour will fly by and you won't even know it! Normally I would point out the best records and mistakes, but I can't: there aren't any mistakes, and all the records are immensely great. There's nothing wrong with this mix. And that's unbelievable, isn't it? It's so weird to write it down. Every mix has got at least one thing wrong, this one hasn't. An hour of pure Acid heaven. Listen to this mix right now. Close your eyes for a second, and be back in the late 80s. Act: Posthuman Genre/Style: Acid, Acid House Mix Info: People and Places 002 Length Mix: 01:00:28 Tracks: 21 (twenty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: People and Places - Soundcloud Page

I've had a dreadful couple of weeks, and there are only a few things making me happy. One of these things is music. Music is the reason I am alive. Because of it,I am who I am. And part of my youth was spent wasting money on Hardcore CDs and mixtapes. And as you probably would have guessed: on a shit day I need something rough and raw. Could have gone with Rawstyle, or Terror, but I wanted to go back to the early 00s. I needed pure Hardcore. This is not the first time I have reviewed a mix by The Millennium Machine. But the old website got destroyed by God knows what, so all of it is lost. But no worries, at least you know your friend TCD knows good music, and when I say to you all to follow Raving Madness on Soundcloud, you know you should actually do what I'm telling you. These Hardcore mixes focussed on the Millennium Hardcore are an absolute bliss. The forgotten age, when Hardcore was developped into this beautiful creature. The 90s were the younger years of this creature, but it became a proper teenager after 2000. And the development led to something great. And The Millennium Machine has made this short but exciting mix, to get us all excited for a long gone era. 01. Menace II Society - Into The Dark 02. DJ Niel & DJ Kristof - The Judgement 03. Ectomorph - Heartbeat (Endymion Remix) 04. Dione - War Against The Machines 05. Rotterdam Terror Corps & The Headbanger - Chaos On The Dancefloor (E-Noid Remix) 06. The Masochist - Chemistry 07. G-Town Madness & The Viper - Here It Comes 08. Neophyte & MC Ruffian - Muil Houwe 09. Enzyme X - Opbokken 10. D'Spyre - 6.48 Minutes To D'Spyre (Meagashira Remix) A good selection of records, it has to be said. I like it that they have selected records which aren't in the playlist of many DJs anymore, but they should. Especially the one which has blown my mind away when I purchased it on actual vinyl. Enzyme X. But let's focus on the whole mix. It's only half an hour long, but it does contain some serious ear damaging records. Like ' Chaos On The Dancefloor' ' Muil Houwe', but the one with the filthiest bass and beats, ' Opbokken', is just so simple, and yet effective enough to give you permanent brain damage. The quirkiest song is ' Chemistry' by the Masochist. Such a happy song. Haven't heard that one in ages too. It does contain cross fading errors, but they are not really that big. Come on people, you know it makes sense. Go follow Raving Madness on Soundcloud and find out these really wicked mixes. 23 other mixes to absorb. Sadly not downloadable. But still highly enjoyable. DJ: The Millennium Machine Genre/Style: Millennium Hardcore, Gabber, Hardcore Mix Info: 30 Minutes Of Millennium Hardcore | Strictly 2002 | Length Mix: 00:32:27 Tracks: 10 (ten) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Raving Madness - Soundcloud Page

Happy Hardcore. Can't go wrong with that, can't you? The weird thing is that abroad, here in the UK, it's still big and well appreciated, but in the Netherlands, one of its birth places, it seems to have died down a lot. It doesn't get the appreciation it deserves. Thankfully I live in the UK now, the birth place of UK Happy Hardcore, the more Jungle focussed Happy Hardcore. And as usual the Soundcloud channel History Of Happy Hardcore has made another amazing 2 hour long mix. I sense a love for everything Happy Hardcore related, and I agree. I do feel the same for it. To hear these classic anthems again is always an added bonus. This kind of music is 100 times better than the crap we hear on the radio nowadays. No love for the music anymore, only love for the hard cash. Back in the 90s the producers were honest. This was a new thing, a new adventure they embarked on. It did cost them a lot to purchase the equipment needed, and many have spent hours in their bedroom producing these anthems, but what they made were timeless classics, if you compare them to the top 40 crap. Whatever is called pop music, will not stand the test of time. Happy Hardcore has, and will be on our minds forever. Let me show you the tracklist of this beauty. A lot of ' unknown artists' . But what you get is a tremendous sounding mix. Hard as fuck, happy as it can get. But oh so darn good. 01. DJ Morph - Let Me Do My Thing 02. Unknown Artist - Good Things EP (A2) 03. DJ Intense - For Real 04. Unknown Artist - Good Things EP (A1) 05. Unknown Artist - Naughty But Nice II (B) 06. Unknown Artist - Good Things EP (B1) 07. Stu J - Juice 08. Unknown Artist - Good Things EP (B2) 09. Unknown Artist - Naughty But Nice II (A) 10. Unknown Artist - Beasty Peak 11. Joker & Gozzy - Satisfy 12. Trance & Roughcut - Volume 2 (B) 13. Crowd Pleasers - Volume 3 (B) 14. Undercover Elephant - E-Dam 15. Crowd Pleasers - Volume 3 (A) 16. DJ Force & The Evolution - Stampede 17. E-Logic - Get Up 18. Joker & Gozzy - Mindblowin' 19. DJ Fade - Music Is My Life 20. Temporary Mashup - Instant Mash 21. DJH & & The Kids In Space - Stand Up & Shout It! 22. Unknown Artist - Obscene Vol 1 (A) 23. DJ Mystical - Blown Away 24. DJ Poppy - Yes 25. DJ Pooch - Don't Stop They do deliver, as you would expect. Over the years I have reviewed many of their mixes, and they were always spot on. One of the true-est of Happy Hardcore channels on Soundcloud. And with nearly 10k followers, people are craving for more. And so do I, if truth be told. I've really enjoyed this latest Happy Hardcore mix. Even though I knew not one of these records, as it is clearly stated that these records are 'more underground, overlooked records'. And that is true. But what you do get, even though you don't know the names or never heard these songs before, are breakbeat Hardcore anthems, heavy basslines, stabs and piano bits and bobs from the wonderful year 1995. And I can vouch for that. There were some minor mixing errors, but nothing major . Nothing to mention at all. So let's talk about the best record in this mix. I don't know the track title of who produced it, but the record that starts around 30 minutes. That is a really good anthem. Never heard it before, and would really like to know who made it. That's my favourite record. All in all yet another excellent mix, filled with underrated underground classics. Get the word out, and make sure everyone listens to this mix, and hopefully they will appreciate Happy Hardcore as much as we do. Act: History Of Happy Hardcore Genre/Style: Happy Hardcore, Breakbeat Hardcore, Piano Hardcore Mix Info: Happy Hardcore Classics 129 'Back To '95' Length Mix: 01:50:16 Tracks: 25 (twenty-five) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 252 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: History Of Happy Hardcore - Soundcloud Page

It's only been a few days ago, when I last heard an Al Storm/24/7 Hardcore mix. Remember the DJ Kore mix? Well, if you haven't, just search for it. Anyway, a few days ago Al Storm posted something on his Facebook page, and it's something people should be looking out for. And I'm not saying it because Al Storm is an artist I do admire, but it's because I know what it all means to the raving society. If you are into UK Hardcore, one of the labels to follow is 24/7 Hardcore. This label has meant a lot to the society, and has been a ground breaking label since the beginning. The man behind it is obviously Al Storm, and the announcement he made a few weeks ago shocked everyone! You can now purchase the whole back catalogue of 24/7 Hardcore and get a few extra bits thrown in as extra, for a £100. And that's a bargain, seeing as you get +/- 280 tracks, which include 30 yet to be released records. So that's a bargain, probably the bargain of the century. Let me point out one thing to you all, before you start moaning! I am not going to type the whole tracklist for all the records, I will be doing it until 7:14am tomorrow. There are simply too many records, but what I might do is just list a few records you can within this package. And it's easy to achieve too! Just go to www.paypal.me/alstorm/100 , click, pay, send hima message, and he will send you a link. Simple as wiping your bottom. Unless you don't have one (a bottom I mean). Here are a few records, and probably the main reason why I purchased this. - Bang! - Shooting Star (Al Storm Remix) - IYF & Nobody feat Roxie - Crystal Clear - Al Storm - Dirtbox (Alex Prospect Mix) - Al Storm feat Malaya - Everytime We Say Goodbye - Al Storm - Madhouse - Bang! - Sailaway (Al Storm & DJ Seduction Remix) - Darwin & Skinny - Trip To Tiltups End - Transcend - Alone In The Dark - Al Storm & Euphony feat Donna Marie - All I Wanna Do (MOB Remix) - Heaven 7 vs Al Storm - Dance With Me (Breakbeat Mix) And I could go on and on, but I simply can't be arsed. I like my fingers and don't want to be in hospital due to an injury caused by typing the whole back catalogue. But let me help you: just CLICK HERE and it will take you to 24/7's Discogs page. I don't need to point out how excellent it is, to find a label to release everything in one go. Yes, it might be a lot of money, but trust me, it's worth every penny. This could be an inspiring thing to purchase, if you are an upcoming DJ! Via this way you get to purchase everything in one go, instead of buying everything separately. And it's one of the leading UK Hardcore labels, pushing Hardcore for many years. It's difficult to listen to this in one go. it will take me days to hear this.(well, technically speaking it's 21 hours, 50 minutes and 53 seconds, but we are all human and do need some sleep). But it's worth it. I've only touched the surface, but what I've seen so far is truly astonishing. Yes, he also added the cheesiest of records, but also slammers most of us have forgotten about. Like ' DJ Demand - Dark & Light (Re-Con Remix) . You've forgotten about that one, didn't ya? Now I didn't. Can't remember which tape I heard it on first, but it always stuck to me, and now I heard it, it made me a happy person. Seeing this coming through makes a raver go loopy. I went insane. But now it all makes sense, and the next few days the neighbours will listen to 24/7 Hardcore. There's a good reason for it: it's a damn good label. And when the Crazy Dutchman says it, he means it. He fucking well believes it. Be warned, this offer will not be available for long. This is a one off. This could be online for weeks, and after that it might be gone. It's all up to Al Storm. Maybe he has a target: once he hits that, it's gone. Like DJ Ham's '100' album. So don't hesitate, and purchase his. Artists: Various Artists Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Powerstomp, Bounce Back Catalogue Info: Full 24/7 Hardcore Back Catalogue + exclusive unreleased records Length Back Catalogue: 21:50:53 Tracks: +/- 280 (two-hundred eighty) Download/Listen (via Paypal): CLICK HERE FOR PURCHASE File Size: 3.03 GB File Type: .zip Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Al Storm - Facebook Fanpage

Today I'm in a good mood. I don't know how, but the weather is not a contribution to the happiness. It's raining, it's dreadful to say the least, and yet at days like this one I would like to go back to the Summer, and embrace everything that happened in our sunny Summer. One of the biggest events in the world took place in Belgium, called Tomorrowland. Ever heard of this event? Of course you have, a true electronic dance lover knows about this event. A sell out event, for which many people save up money for it a year in advance. But it's an experience, to say the least. One of the thousands of acts there was Cosmic Gate. One of the world's greatest Trance duos. Playing at the Freedom stage, hosted by ASOT. And what happened during their set? Well, it was expected they would play the finest records in their back catalogue, and the result is an hour of pure bliss. Melodic Trance, with a hint of Techno. What's not to like? And many agreed with me: you can hear the crowd loose it. And when they do, the noises they made can be heard clearly throughout the live recording. Cosmic Gate, they do know how to play a devilishly good set. 01. Cosmic Gate vs Estiva - Come With Me Cubes (Cosmic Gate Mashup) 02. Gabriel & Dresden - The Only Road (Cosmic Gate Remix) 03. Above & Beyond with Richard Bedford - Northern Soul 04. Cosmic Gate & Orjan Nilsen - Fair Game 05. Cosmic Gate & JES - Fall Into You 06. Cosmic Gate - YEAH! 07. Cosmic Gate vs Third Party - Like This Body Of Conflict (Cosmic Gate Mashup) 08. Cosmic Gate - am2pm 09. Gareth Emery feat Evan Henzi - Call To Arms (Cosmic Gate Remix) 10. Cosmic Gate - Exploration Of Space (Third Contact Remix) 11. Cosmic Gate - So Get Up (Alex Di Stefano Remix) 12. Rank1 - L.E.D. There Be Light (Cosmic Gate Remix) During this set Cosmic Gate demolishes many speakers and many brain cells. I have really enjoyed myself during this live recording. I might have been sitting at home being nice and dry, but I still raved my arse off. Cosmic Gate seemed to have re-ignited my passion for Trance music. There are simply too many great anthems to mention selected by this majestic duo. I can not describe the power of each record! I had a difficult task to select my favourite, but closely followed are 'Fall Into You', 'YEAH!', but the best and baddest motherfucking record they have used in their hour long set has got to be their remix of 'L.E.D. There Be Light'. This is a true Trance gem! This takes you to a higher state of conciousness. I have raised my hands way up in the air. I can not describe how I was feeling throughout this set. But what I do have to say is that their set has got to be one of the finest of 2018. Well, judging the amount of livesets I have heard throughout 2018. They just seem to create such a wicked atmosphere, and get the crowd going. This is one of those sets you need to experience before you pass away. Cosmic Gate, true legends, true pioneers, and masterful producers! Act: Cosmic Gate Genre/Style: Trance, Progressive Trance, EDM, Tech Trance Liveset Info: Recorded @ Tomorrowland 2018 Length Liveset: 01:01:43 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Cosmic Gate - Official Website

Satan. Or The Satan to be precise. The ultimate lord of darkness. I've been seeing a lot on Facebook lately regarding this underworld God, and I have been intrigued from the first moment. Don't know much about him, besides the fact that he's an evil looking guy, and the fact that he has played in several South Park episodes (or was that a different Satan?). Anyway, whoever is behind the scary looking mask, he's an upcoming name in the scene, and only 5 days ago his album teaser was released, and it's nearly touching 10k plays. People are going mad for it. When I heard this mini mix for the first time, it blew me away. The sheer quality and yet darkness to it, I do love that. This mix of Hardcore and Drum and Bass and Industrial Hardcore leads to a unique album. The sheer uniqueness of this album is beyond belief. He goes and does his own thing, which makes him unique. From time to time it might sound rough, but still pleasing. So what can you expect to find on this album? 10 record. Well, nine solo records and one collaboration with Thrasher. And as the Soundcloud info mentions: "Pounding Hardcore Kicks, crushing snares and a ton of audio violent filth..." If that doesn't persuade you, what will? A1: The Satan - Bass Feeling A2: The Satan - Bombs B1: The Satan - You Are Sick B2: The Satan - Cyborg C1: The Satan feat Thrasher - Our Hell C2: The Satan - Black List D1: The Satan - Enemy D2: The Satan - Kicks Up 09. The Satan - My Game (CD & Digital Bonus) 10. The Satan - I Am The Darkness (CD & Digital Bonus) You know an album is going to be good, when the mini mix accompanied for it blows your socks off. And I have been listening to this more than is healthy. The Satan has got a power over me. The Lord of Darkness has risen, and his demonic powers are unlimited. Once you press play, you know there's no stopping it, and you will be intoxicated. As they mentioned on Soundcloud: All hail The Satan. Don't worry to those who are extremely religious. You can still listen to this, without loosing your faith. But it will be a struggle. And it's a struggle I am willing to undergo. Experiencing this type of filth is really my cup of tea. This Hardcore/Industrial Hardcore kind of music has always intrigued me since its early days, and now The Satan has put himself and his music on the map, and his legacy has been stamped into our minds forever. This is a must have album. Especially the way he made these records. Quality over quantity. I am really feeling each record. Even the one with a guitar section in it (normally I dislike that kind of Hardcore, but it seems to work beautifully). The best record in this mix? 'You Are Sick'. That's the one that does the most damage. What a load of filth. And it has actually made me sick. Thanks, Dark Lord. I can't point out any weaknesses or fails. I'm normally not really fussed about albums, but this is one I do need. It will be released on the 9th of November on PRSPCT Recordings, so put it in your diary. Artist: The Satan Genre/Style: Hardcore, Industrial Hardcore Mix Info: Hell On Earth Album Mix Length Mix: 00:17:48 Tracks: 10 (ten) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: The Satan - Facebook Fanpage

Ophidian is one of those producers/DJs who is highly regarded in the Hardcore scene as one of the finest producers out there. A highly skilled producer, who knows how to make an indepth record. This meaning a record with layers of quality. And he's not one that releases a record every week, so when he does take his time for it, you know it will be a banger. And for that, you know whenever you see something of him online, you know it's going to be epic. For this French event called Dream Nation he was asked to compose a promo mix. Never heard of this event, but that's mainly because I'm not French lol. Never been out in France. But they have gone all the way: expect Techno, Dubstep, Hardcore, Drum and Bass, Psytrance, Hardtechno, and Trance, and 15.000 visitors. Let me just name a few of the names on the line-up: FuntCase, Rusko, Hazard, Hype, Luke Slater, Vini Vici, Angerfist, Mad Dog, Promo, AniMe, Randy, and of course Ophidian. That's a descent and yet diverse line-up, and I like it. The promo mix contains filthy anthems. Wouldn't have expected anything else from this genius. 01. The Blaster - Drop The Bomb 02. The Outside Agency & Ophidian - The Church Of The Silence 03. Ophidian - Only One 04. Igneon System - Break The Rail 05. Ophidian - Dead Air 06. Wavolizer & Miss Hysteria - Fixed 07. Stereotype - Out Of This World 08. Ophidian & Ruffneck - So Many Sacrifices (NeoX Remix) 09. Synapse - L.O.M.P. 10. Ophidian - Running On Empty 11. The Outside Agency & Ophidian - The Return Of The Silence 12. Angerfist & Ophidian - Nothing Is Real 13. Ophidian - Excalibur 14. Ophidian - Crime Passionnel (Miss Hysteria Remix) 15. D-Passion & Ophidian - Distortionation 16. Ophidian - The 909 Track This is pure filth. But in a completely different way. It's heavenly. If you are not into this kind of music, I'm wondering why you are on this website. And if you are not, why not? Ophidian is one of those producers who can mindf*ck you with the quality of the record, and the way he's taking you. One second it's a beautiful and peaceful section, and the next the beats and bass will literally destroy the 4 remaining brain cells. Anyway, this promo mix. For those wondering if you still can purchase tickets, the answer is yes. But it would be useless, seeing as the event already took place in September. No harm in making sure you go and visit the next Dream Nation. Sadly there weren't many comments on Soundcloud, but those who posted a comment all have the same to say: it's a fucking epic mix! When the level of it makes you realise that he's such an underrated producer, and should be on everyone's top 10 favourite producers- list. He does take you on a journey. A raw and rough journey. But he ends the mix with a record which literally blows my mind away: 'The 909 Track'. That's what I meant earlier by saying that one second he's making beautiful and calm bits, and the next the beats and bass come flying at you, and destroys you. My favourite record. A promo mix which has got EVERYTHING right. We need more Ophidian. We do need him more in our lives. If this ain't your cup of tea, go and listen to the TOP40. Only the die-hard Hardcore fans can manage Ophidian. He's a boss. And that's why they asked him to play at Dream Nation. DJ: Ophidian Genre/Style: Hardcore,Industrial Hardcore Mix Info: Dream Nation Promo Mix Length Mix: 00:45:00 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Ophidian - Official Website

Back in 2002 ID&T took a risk, which paid off: organising two separate events, one focussed on the ‘lighter’ side of Dance music, and the other to the ‘darker’ side of Dance music, and they called it Sensation White and Sensation Black. The actual event started back in 2000, and has led to multiple versions of it, all over the world, from Europe to Australia, from South America to Asia. But back in 2002 they changed the world completely, and I was there: at Sensation White. Of course I had to make a decision, to go to Black or White, and seeing as my friends back then went to White, I couldn’t go on my own to Black (well, I’ve done such a thing at Mysteryland 1998 Outdoor, but that’s a different kind of story). To this day it’s still the most played CD ever. To me. The amount of scratches make it unbearable to listen to, so I went on the internet today and found both White and Black as a video on Youtube. And I know the productions behind the events have changed, and now there are a lot of pennies thrown at the actual event, but back in 2002 walking into the Amsterdam Arena and it looking like a church (including a choir) made it more special. I am still grateful to this day that I bought the ticket when it was already sold out from a dodgy man, because it turned out to be a legitimate ticket. So many were left outside, but I was inside, raving the night away. So many great DJs performed at this unique event, and when the megamix happened, we were all amazed: what was going to happen was unique to me. No DJ behind the decks, but a well fabricated mix, and everything around it was superb as well: the lights were on spot. And we all danced. Yes we danced. Until we had blisters on our feet. Let me remind you I wasn’t at Sensation Black, but listening to the mix today still gives me goosebumps. ID&T were (and still are) innovators and they’ve put not only their own events on the map, but also the Netherlands. They might organise events all over the world, but the Netherlands is the country where we created these types of events,  and made them bigger, better and bolder. We did it first. The tracklist of the actual CD? Well, it’s on the CD and you can hear the exact tunes in the two Youtube video’s I’ve attached underneath the review. The screaming ravers still give me goosebumps, 15 years later. Sensation Megamix – The White Edition  01. Sensation Intro – Elevator Ride To Heaven 02. DJ Tiesto – Lethal Industry — Marco V – Godd 03. Energy 52 – Café Del Mar 04. Storm – Storm 05. Faithless – Insomnia 06. DJ Astrid – Starfever 07. Brainbug – Nightmare 08. 4 Strings – Take Me Away (Into The Night) — Blaze – To My Beat (AMbassador Remix)  09. Paul van Dyk – For An Angel 10. Push – Universal Nation 11. Rank 1 – Awakening — Marco V – Godd 12. PPK – Resurrection 13. Cygnus X – Superstring (Rank 1 Remix)  14. Svenson & Gielen – Twisted 15. Sensation – The Anthem 2002 (White Edition) 16. Sensation Interlude – Trip To Hell Sensation Megamix – The Black Edition  17. T99 – Anasthasia 18. Mauro Picotto – Pulsar 2002 19. Aztec Mystic – Knight Of The Jaguar 20. Dave Clarke – The Compass 21. Tall Tin Box – God’s Love 22. Joyrider – The Deadline 23. DHS – House Of God 24. Yves DeRuyter – Calling Earth 25. Human Resource – Dominator 26. Derb – Derb 27. Speedy J – Pullover 28. Jorn & Ard – 16 29. X-Filter – Come On 30. Members Of Mayday – 10 In 01 31. Underworld – Born Slippy 32. Cosmic Gate – Fire Wire 33. Cherrymoon Trax – Let There Be House 34. Cosmic Gate – Back To Earth 35. Marco V – Godd 36. Sensation – The Anthem 2002 (Black Edition) 37. Cosmic Gate – The Truth 38. Jones & Stephenson – The First Rebirth 39. Sensation Outro – Black Out This CD came also with a DVD, with the actual event recordings on it, including interviews etc. But the main focus for me was the CD. Oh, how I’ve played this to the max. I can literally dream the whole CD, I know when the crowds are cheering, I know when the music drops, I know which track comes next. What I can tell you straight away is the fact that I went to White, but the Black megamix still holds the most memories for me. How to end a section of your event with two seriously beautiful records, ‘The Truth’ by Cosmic Gate and ‘The First Rebirth’ by Jones & Stephenson. Now that’s the best and only way to show the world how its done. No mucking about. This is how I want to hear at parties. A tremendous build up, classic anthem that stood the test of time, and to play probably the most prolific record in the Hardcore scene: The First Rebirth. Fuck me, this is epic. And the cheering crowds, boy, they love it. This to me is the best live mix CD ever. The crowd cheering and shouting just makes it more special. And especially the recognisable voice of John B. Wells. Everything, and I do mean everything, is in place. If I die, this is what heaven looks like to me. Depending on you being a good or bad person, (if you’ve been good, you go to White, if you’ve been bad, you go Black). I wouldn’t mind going to Black. Fucking epic set. The one who made this megamix is uncredited for, but he/she deserves the utmost respect. This is the best megamix ever. No one, and I mean it, can compete. Best record from the White mix? The actual Sensation White anthem of 2002. The best record of the Black edition? The last 2. Simples. Fucking epic CD. I’ve got it stored on my computer, but I wil go on the look for a new copy, unscratched. I need this so badly. And I wish I could go back to 2002. Those were the days. This is the album you need to listen to before you die. The very best. Or, let me put it this way: the best ever! Artist: Various Artists Genre/Style: Trance, Hardstyle, Gabber, Progressive Trance Release Year: 2002 Album Info: Sensation – The Megamixes CDs: 1 (one) + DVD Length CD: too short Tracks: 39 (thirty-nine) Label: ID&T Product Number: 7005552 More Information: Sensation – Official Website

As you all know, I've been through a lot the last couple of months, and the journey is hopefully coming to an end next week (Friday to be precise). I have missed out on a lot of things, and one of these things was apparently big news! How did I bloody miss that? Dash Berlin's front man quitting the group, and started his own solo career. Must have been extremely serious to leave such a succesful group, but I'm not here to talk about that. I'm not a gossip website. I'm here to talk about a mix I found earlier today. His first mix as Jeffrey Sutorius (still need to get used to the name), which is a vinyl only mix. And you know me, I do love vinyl. It's just so much nicer, and really not easy to learn (how to mix). Don't know why he decided to go back in time, but it's a good call. No EDM stuff, pure Trance music from the golden era. And boy, he has selected some serious dancefloor anthems, some true bangers! I love these anthems. You can't go wrong with them. And yes, we might have heard them too many times, but still now I can't point anything out which might be wrong with these records. Time for the tracklist.... 01. Madonna - What It Feels Like For A Girl (Above & Beyond 12" Club Mix) 02. Cygnus X - Superstring (Rank1 Remix) 03. Out Of Grace - Anglia (2000 Remix) 04. Svenson & Gielen - Twisted (Original Mix) 05. DJ Tiësto - Flight 643 06. DJ Albert vs Precision - Say Yes (Silent Mix) 07. Paul van Dyk - For An Angel (PvD E-Werk Club Mix) 08. Art Of Trance - Madagascar (Ferry Corsten Remix) 09. Dash Berlin - Never Cry Again (Jorn van Deynhoven Mix) 10. Dash Berlin - Earth Hour 11. Jam & Spoon - Follow Me! The tracklist is a thing of beauty. It really is! So many Trance anthems, granted lifetime membership of the top 10 favourite lists of millions around the world. You can not go wrong with Tiesto's early work, Paul van Dyk, Out Of Grace, or Cygnus X. True pioneers they were. The quality of these anthems can not be copied. It's a style which has changed our lives forever, but music producers have sadly moved away from the early 00s sound, which to me was and still is the greatest and finest sound ever created. A good call for Jeffrey for his first mix. It does sadly contain a few annoying mistakes. Not small ones to ignore, but proper ones. And I would not have expected that from him, with his rich history as a well known DJ. Maybe he needs some more lessons behind the decks. Vinyl can be tricky. But the transition bit, that he needs to improve. From 'Flight 643' to 'Say Yes' was just painful to hear. And it happens more often. Not all throughout the mix it's bad. Don't get me wrong, mayube you like it. But it kind of ruins the quality of the records and the mix itself. All in all a good mix, but not really one you would like to listen to again. He's made better mixes. Maybe his second instalment is an improvement? Best record? 'Superstring'. Sensation baby. DJ: Jeffrey Sutorius Genre/Style: Trance Mix Info: Vinyl Mix (001) Tracks: 11 (eleven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Jeffrey Sutorius - Facebook Fanpage

I know what you are thinking: it's Monday, 15:46, and you are writing a review, what's going on TCD? Should you be at work? Well, not today, I've got a day off, and had both the car and myself serviced (that sounds wrong). So now I've got plenty of time to relax, and do the things I love. Which is writing about wicked mixes and livesets, and today I'm writing about Martyna's liveset recorded this year at Fatality. It got uploaded a month ago, but due to a hospital visit I have been unable to write about this set. But now I have found it again, and there's no hiding. I need to share this with you all! Martyna came to my attention a few months ago because of the GPF sharing her mix on social media. And since the first time I heard her mash-up mix I'm hooked. And guess what? She has done it again: a wicked 42 minute long liveset from Fatality, containing 27 records. And she doesn't take any prisoners. She's here to demolish our brain cells. And she has done it extremely well: I'm still sitting here in amazement of her set. So many great anthems, carefully selected and mixed together. Time for you all to appreciate the tracklist! 01. Martyna - Fatality Mashup 02. Rejecta - Followed 03. Rooler - YES! 04. Gunz For Hire feat Nikki Milou - We Will Be Immortal 05. The Prophet & Deepack - Stampuhh!! (The Prophet's Stamp Remix) 06. Ran-D & Alpha2 - The New Shit (Bass Chaserz Remix) 07. Mark With A K & Warface feat Jasmine McGuinness & DV8 Rocks - Radioactive 08. Deetox & Delete - Unstoppable 09. E-Force & Deetox - Rawness (Rebelion Remix) 10. Rooler - Domination 11. Rebelion & Sub Sonik feat LXCPR - Bring It On 12. Caine - Let's Get Pillz (DJ Thera Remix) 13. Unkind - Fckin With The Best 14. Martyna - Supercrazy 15. Delete - VIP 16. Sasha F & Rooler - Number 23 (Rooler's Ground Zero Edit) 17. Neroz - Pinsir 18. D-Sturb & Malice - Drop Em Down 19. Vazard & Delete - Explosions 20. Radical Redemption - America 21. Warface & Delete - Addicted 22. E-Force - Stresstest (Cut Edit) 23. Killshot - Beastmode (Cut Edit) 24. Delete - Take It Back 25. Warface vs Malice & Rooler - Watch Your Back 26. Delete & Chris One - W4RR10R Trick: Delete & Warface - The Baddest 27. GPF & Malice - TBA Wow. Martyna grabs your head and doesn't let go. Fucking hell. This set is really good, and the records selected are really rough, raw, and hard. And that's what I wanted to hear on this majestic Monday. Whilst everyone is working I am enjoying my day off with her set coming through my speakers. And I couldn't give a shiny shite if anyone in my street don't appreciate it: you still have the option to move. Out of Southgate. This is who I am and what I like, so tough. Even though the gist of this mix is that she loves Hard styles, she does it to have a nice melody, and nice vocals. She has obviously added some really rough records, but also balanced them out with nice 'sing a long'songs like 'America', 'Unstoppable', 'Stampuhh!!!', 'We Will Be Immortal' and more. But which of these 27 records is my favourite? 'America'. I have been appreciating this record more and more, and it's one of my favourite records of all time. A true crowd pleaser. And Martyna is also a crowd pleaser. Can't find anything wrong with this set. Press play or download it, do whatever you like. As long as you listen to it. DJ: Martyna Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Rawstyle, Freestyle Liveset Info: Recorded @ Fatality 2018 Length Liveset: 00:42:25 Tracks: 27 (twenty-seven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 97.1 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Martyna - Soundcloud Fanpage

I am fully aware that the Summer is just about to end. This weekend will give us the last bit of Summer, with temperatures nearly above 20 degrees Celsius. After this the winter jackets are coming out, scarf are mandatory, and maybe gloves (if you feel snazzy enough). And I thought it would be a great thing to just get this last urge for the Summer of 2018. We had a good Summer, we can't complain at all. Some days the weather was ridicilously hot, but we can't complain. You know who else don't complain? b2s and the people behind 'Pussylounge'. This succesfull concept has taken the world by storm, And it's a good concept they created: a carte blanche for the DJs, just play whatever they like, as long as it's hard and bouncy. Hence why it's called 'Freestyle'. Expect everything from Jumpstyle to Hardcore to Hardstyle to Hard House to Bounce. Everything hard. And what they also added was the wicked looking stages, and a lot of pretty women. Every picture of the Pussylounge includes pretty women, like the one above: in nice swim costumes. We won't be seeing them for a few months now, unless you like in the Carribean. To showcase what their Summer would be like (and where you could find them) they made this nice promo mix, containing 40 records, carefully mixed together. And it's Freestyle, so expect the music genres to jump from one to the next. It's Freestyle man, there are no rules or laws. Well, maybe one law: enjoy life, have fun. And if that means playing Andre Hazes in a Freestyle set, or Celine Dion, or whoever, as long as you (the DJ) and the crowd has fun. And I had fun listening to this hour and 22 minute long mix! 01. Crude Intentions & Ruthless & GLDY LX - No Mercy 02. W&W & Vini Vici - Chakra (Dr Phunk Remix) 03. Crude Intentions - Fiesta! 04. LNY TNZ & Dirtcaps feat LePrince - Runaway 05. Genius & LXCPR - How We Do 06. D-Block & S-Te-Fan - Music Made Addict (Headhunterz & Wildstylez Remix) 07. Mix Factory - Take Me Away (Kutski & Fracture Remix) 08. 4B x Junkie Kid - Love Is Dead (LNY TNZ RMX) 09. The Darkraver x The Viper feat Ross - #DDING (Extended) 10. J. Balvin & Willy William - Mi Gente (Dr Phunk Funkier Smash Mix) 11. DJ Isaac - Burn (Sub Zero Project Remix) 12. Gunz For Hire - Real Warrior 13. DJ Paul Elstak & Dr Phunk feat Joel Beukers - #Groeien 14. Ransom - Fistpumpin' (Dr Phunk Short Edit) 15. Zatox & Kronos feat Dave Revan - Kings Of The Front Row 16. The Prophet & Dr Phunk - Like That (Original Mix) 17. Sunbeam - Outside World (Dr Phunk 2017 Remix) 18. The Viper & LXCPR - Party Step (Original Mix) 19. Crypsis & DJ Luna - Torture (Frequencerz Remix) 20. Sub Sonik & Rebelion feat LXCPR - Bring It On 21. Dr Punk & Korsakoff - Secret Alliance 22. Evil Activities - No Place To Hide 23. DJ Neophyte & Tha Playah - Still Nr. 1 24. Panic x Shadowfact x LCXPR - Good Times (Panic's Hard Edit) 25. DJ Panda - It's A Dream (DJ Paul Elstak Hardcore Mash-Up) 26. Panic - Sunshine 27. Korsakoff - Tamara (Re-Kick Edit) 28. DJ Paul vs Panic - Up Yours Hate Mash-Up 2018 29. D-Fence - PHATT BASS 30. Tha Playah & MC Jeff - The Way I Am Bootleg 31. AniMe - Insane Hardcore (Original Mix) 32. Sigma Dog - Nobody Goes Back To The Oldschool (Panic's Freestyle Edit) 33. Re-Style & Scott Brown - I Go Crazy 34. Restrained & Xena - Weekend 35. DJ Isaac - Bad Dreams (The BeatKrusher Edit) 36. The Prophet - Big Boys Don't Cry (DJ Paul Refix) 37. Paul Elstak - Engeltje (N-Vitral Remix) 38. Deadly Guns - Deadly Gangsta 01 39. Deadly Guns x Destructive Tendencies feat Sovereign King - Armageddon 40. AniMe - Bam Bam (Original Mix) What a tracklist! It took me quite a while to typ it. Well, at least it's Sunday, and I've got nothing else planned lol. I started listening to this, and immediately I got into a Summer mode, I was feeling the Summer vibes coming through the speakers. I'd imagined myself being at one of their events, in the sun, dancing/raving, whilst the beats and basses came across the field towards my ears, and my eyesight would be dominated by lasers, stroboscopes and beautiful women. Is this a raver's kind of paradise? Wouldn't mind that to be heaven actually. I'm feeling it. I'm in love with it. It makes me move like I've not done before. My head is already moving so rapidly, it feels like it's going to detach. And my feet... well, if I don't have blisters after, I don't know. This is really the best mix to listen to, celebrating the end of the Summer. And also to make us aware of the Pussylounge, and that we should actually go. Thanks health for not letting me go out for the last year or so. Anyway, this mix is dope. It does contain a few very cheesy records. Some I really, really don't feel. Like '#Groeien', and 'It's A Dream'. I know it's Freestyle and even cheesy records are played, but whenever I hear these records, skipping is my first reaction. If I would be at an event, I would visit the loo or the bar. These don't get me going. I can't pick a favourite. Too diffiult. It's Sunday, and it's sunny. Embrace it for now, as long as we can. And press play! You know it makes sense. DJ: Unknown Genre/Style: Freestyle Mix Info: Pussy Lounge SummerMix 2018 Length Mix: 01:22:01 Tracks: 40 (fourty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Pussy Lounge - Official B2S Website

I've not been active a lot lately. That's due to medical reasons. But don't you worry: I have been listening to some great mixes, and you will see some amazing reviews coming up shortly. The first one had to be this one: a dedication mix by DJ Kore, focussed on one of the greatest labels in UK Hardcore history: 24/7 Hardcore, run by the mighty Al Storm. I could have picked any other mix, but I simply couldn't let this one slip by. This dedication mix was made by DJ Kore, and contains his favourite 24/7 Hardcore records, released over the years. This hour and a half mix is fire. And that's a statement before I've even written down the tracklist. It's common sense that everyone likes dedication/appreciation mixes, and if you are into UK Hardcore and like your Hardcore rough but slightly happy, this is the mix you need to check out. Al Storm is a legend, and he knows it. Still active in the scene, and if you keep your eyes peeled you might see his 'Dark Shadows' volume 5 being released soon, but until then you might appreciate this mix. And trust TCD, it's a big one! 01. Al Storm & Amy - Surrender (Clubland Mix) 02. Al Storm feat Taya - Stars Collide (Original Mix) 03. Al Storm & Malaya - Every Single Night (When I Close My Eyes) 04. Al Storm, Euphony & DJ FX feat Vicky Fee - What's Going On 05. Al Storm vs Hardforze - Dont'Go Breaking My Heart (Original Mix) 06. Black & White - Follow Me 07. IYF & Nobody feat Roxie - Crystal Clear 08. Al Storm & Euphony feat Vicky Fee - Give A Little Bit Of Love 09. Al Storm feat Taya - So Much Stronger 10. Bang vs Al Storm - Sailaway (Seduction & Al Storm Remix) 11. Bang! vs Al Storm feat Nikki Mac - Breakin Thru (Original Mix) 12. Al Storm & Euphony feat Mandy Edge - Hasta Manana 13. DJ Bishop - Darkest Knight 14. Chris Fear - Hair Razor 15. Skinny & Darwin - Bitch Goes Crazy (Original Mix) 16. ID - ID 17. Bishop, Robbie S & Jam - Like It Better (VIP Mix) 18. Ultravibes - Tell Me Why (Original Mix) 19. Draft & Method - Like A Dream 20. Scott Brown & Al Storm - The Blob (Original Mix) 21. Black & White - Never Forever 22. Al Storm feat Fraz - Every Step (Everyday) (Original Mix) 23. ID - ID 24. Al Storm feat Malaya - It's Over (Original Mix) 25. Sy & Al Storm - Lonely (Abused Mix) 26. Unique - With Or Without You 27. ID - ID If you have not reached a box of tissues after reading this beautiful tracklist, there's clearly something wrong with you. Mate, you are not UK Hardcore. Well, not Hardcore enough. Or too young. Whatever the reason is that the tissues are not near your genitals, please do us all a favour and listen to this mix. You don't know how good music can be if you don't listen to one of the biggest pioneers in the scene. Al Storm's label has released so many great UK Hardcore anthems over the years, and still does to this day. His label is so succesfull and his records are embedded in Hardcore history. He seems to have a knack for good music, and it pays off. I reckon that his label is undoubtfully the best label in our scene nowadays. There are a few other labels doing great things, but come on, 24/7 Hardcore is just our past, present and future. DJ Kore's selection is interesting. A few minor tracks (basically too cheesy for me, like 'What's Going On'. and 'Lonely'), but all the others do kick ass. They pack a punch, and once they hit you, you are captured by its spell. Like 'Hasta Manana', 'Sailaway', 'Stars Collide', and more. I can't give Al Storm enough credit for his label and his musical input. And DJ Kore agrees. Besides the cheesy records I've got nothing to complain about, and that can be seen as a good thing. The best record? That was difficult. But once I've actually listened to it again, it was obvious: 'Sailaway'. Simple. A fucking epic anthem. A classic. And one damn good remix! The weekend is coming up. Let 24/7 Hardcore dominate your weekend. I know it will dominate mine (does that mean I am on the sesh? Is that what the kids nowadays mean by that?) DJ: Kore Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, Bounce Mix Info: 24/7 Hardcore Mixed By DJ Kore Length Mix: 01:27:31 Tracks: 27 (twenty-seven) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: 24/7 Hardcore - Soundcloud Page

During the 90s there were many big bands dominating the charts, but if you are talking about my youth, there were only a handful of groups/bands I followed. The one which I became a member of their fanclub of, was 2Unlimited. They broke up a week later, so I was gutted. But their legacy has not remained as high as anticipated, and to be honest I can't listen to their music anymore, so cheesy, and so Europop-ish. Another group I did follow, and still listen to, was Snap! . This German group had so many big hits during the 90s, and they dominated the charts all over the world. I did have their first album as a cassette, and played it until the tape got ruined. But I still have their 'best of' album. Don't know when I purchased that, but it must have been late 90s. Snap! is one of those groups which grab you by your throat, and don't let you go. Controversial when needed (the famous 'I'm serious as cancer' shocked many people), but most of all, a very good Eurodance group. And not bound to one style! As you can hear on this album they re-developped themself over the few years they were active. According to Wikipedia they were active from 1989! Now that's something I wasn't aware of. And that they are still active, but not releasing anything, just performing at 90s events. I would pay money to see them live, never had the chance during the 90s, because I was too young. The tracklist is a must-see. If you were a young lad/woman during the 90s, these records will ring a bell, and make you feel euphoric. 01. Snap! - Power (7" Version) 02. Snap! - Ooops Up (7" Version) 03. Snap! - Cult Of Snap! (World Power Radio Mix) 04. Snap! - Mary Had A Little Boy (Radio Edit) 05. Snap! - Colour Of Love (Massive 7") 06. Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer (7" Edit) 07. Snap! - Exterminate (Endzeit 7") 08. Snap! - Do You See The Light (Looking For) (7") 09. Snap! - Welcome To Tomorrow (Are You Ready?) 10. Snap! - The First The Last Eternity (Till The End) (7" Edit) 11. Snap! - World In My Hands (7" Mix) 12. Snap! - Rame (Original Version) 13. Snap! - Megamix (7" Edit) During the succesfull years of Snap! they've changed a few times, a few artists came and went. But the music remained awesome! Who doesn't remember these anthems? Who doesn't remember dancing to these anthems when they were on the radio? I don't know what the first record was I heard and loved, but I think it must have been 'Power'. It was their first number 1 hit in the Netherlands, and only 'Rhythm Is A Dancer' was another number 1 hit for them. They did have a lot of top 10 hits, but towards the end of 1995 their fame slowly started to fade away. Which was a pity. We still have their hits to listen to, and their legacy. You can not dislike their music. And their music was powerful. They are considered to be 90s classics, and they are still ranked highly in lists depicting big 90s anthems. You can not buy a compilation without a Snap! record on it. To me they made so many great anthems, but my favourite is 'Exterminate'. This to me is the ultimate rave classic! The beginning was so powerful, and the build up tremendous. Once that piano bit hits us, you know there's no way back. And the vocals are just extremely powerful. Not every record on this album is ranked highly, like 'World In My Hands', and 'Rame'. These are the two records which didn't even reach the top 10 in the Netherlands. Not really my cup of tea, but still I would listen to them. Snap! is one of the finest groups of the 90s. And this album is a must have. I've added the Youtube video of this complete album underneath the review. Worth a listen on this boring Sunday morning! Act: Snap! Genre/Style: Euro House, Pop Rap, Trance Release Year: 1996 Album Info: The Best Of Snap! CDs: 1 (one) Length CD: 00:51:59 Tracks: 13 (thirteen) Label: BMG Product Number: 74321 38486 2 More Information: Snap! - Official Website

Mokum. There's no denying here that this label has meant a lot to the raving community. With many big releases during the 90s, this Amsterdam located label has been at the forefront of Hardcore music. And we've danced to at least one of their biggest tunes. They have dominated during the 90s, and their legacy still lives on in our hearts. Someone called Tha KroniK made this Mokummania! mix, uploaded it only a few hours ago, and as you would expect, it contains the dopest tunes from this label. From Hardcore to Gabber to Acid to Early Hardcore, expect the unexpected. 16 excellent records pushed into an hour long mix. And for me it's even more special: the majority of these tunes are unknown! During the 90s for me the only label was ID&T. Yes, I was biased. But at least I'm discovering the music now. It's never too late to hallucinate, eh? 01. Tellurian - A Long Fast Ride 02. The Salami Brothers - Wet Salami (Anti-Salami Mix) 03. Hammerhead - Acid Riot 04. Technohead - Planet Hi-Hat (#2) 05. Hooihouse - Hu Peerd 06. Chosen Few - Loved Music 07. Lenny Dee & Ralphie Dee - The Mobster 08. Chosen Few - Strings (Hakke Voor Gevorderden) 09. Haardcore - One Tone A Time 10. Chosen Few - Wicked 11. High Energy - Cenobites 12. Vitamin - De Ongestelde Flamingo 13. The Original Gabber - Paranoia 14. Haardcore - Only Boneheads 15. High Energy - Hi Ventilation 16. Cookiemunsta - La Rocca Focca (Lier Mix) This is a blinding tracklist. True Hardcore from the core. Yes, Mokum had so really big dancefloor anthems, but let's not forget their complete back catalogue, which is filled with underrated classics. And Tha KroniK has done his best to make the first instalment of this mix series a success, and to me it has been a blinding success. Yes, these might not be their biggest records, but they still contributed to Mokum's success within the Hardcore scene. Not a label to be pushed away (like the most hated label in our delicate history: Mecado), but a label to be recognised for their strength and dedication to broadcast music to the whole world. One of the labels which pushed Dutch Hardcore into the world. And their legacy still remains strong. Tha KroniK's mix is really intoxicated. I have been listening to this four times in a row, and it has not disappointed me yet. And I reckon it won't disappoint me at all. Starting off with that amazing record by Tellurian, it sets the tone for the rest of this mix. A truly remarkable mix with records from a wicked label. What else could you wish for? DJ: Tha KroniK Genre/Style: Hardcore, Gabber, Oldskool, Acid, Early Hardcore Mix Info: Tha KroniK Presents Mokummania! Episode #1 Length Mix: 01:00:12 Tracks: 16 (sixteen) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Mokum Records - Official Website

I don't need to mention the name of probably the biggest Trance label in the world? If Anjunabeats is unknown to you, put your mobile phone down, go out to your local CD/record store, and dig in those crates. Look for the jewels, because you will find them there. And when you are talking about Trance music, Anjunabeats have been delivering Trance for many years now. A few months ago I re-reviewed a similar mix DJ Midas did. His mix was ridiculously long. This mix you are about to listen to was mixed by Da Tilt, and only 2 hours long. Still long, but within those 2 hours you get the finest Trance music. When I first came across this mix, it made me happy. DJ Midas' mix was a real game changer, and now after listening to this mix at least 36584 times, I wanted a new mix. Da Tilt, whoever it might be, made this mix, which contains the first 20 releases on this majestic label. So expect music from OceanLab, Free State, Super8, and more. If you read the info section underneath the mix, it reads that these records were released between 2000 and 2004, and that just makes it even more special! These records are nearly 20 years old, but oh so fresh, and not outdated! Trance is universal, and timeless. 01. Oceanlab - Satellite (Markus Schuldz Coldharbour Remix) 02. Aspekt - Mobetta 03. Endre - Kallocain (Robert Nickson Remix) 04. Free State - Different Way (Dirt Devils Remix) 05. Oceanlab - Beautiful Together (Signum Remix) 06. Aalto - Rush (Super8 vs Orkidea Remix) 07. Free State - Release 08. Aalto - Liquid Sweep (Super8 Remix) 09. Matt Hardwick vs Smith & Pledger - Day One (Original Mix) 10. Rusch & Murray - Epic (Above & Beyond Remix) 11. P.O.S. - Remember (Summer Sun) 12. Oceanlab - Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix) 13. Rollerball - Albinoni (Above & Beyond Mix) 14. Super8 - Dawn 15. Nitromethane - Time To Die (Cosmicman Remix) 16. Stephen J Kroos - Phantazmz 17. Anjunabeats - Volume One (Free State vs Dirt Devils Remix) 18. Kyau vs Albert - Velvet Morning (Mirco De Govia Remix) 19. Tranquility Base - Razorfish (Above & Beyond Remix) 20. Above & Beyond feat Kate Cameron - Far From In Love (San Francisco Mix) The mix starts off with probably the coolest and most relaxing anthem ever! If this doesn't get you in the mood, nothing will! This is an absolute bliss, and also very contagious: I can't stop singing along to this one. Da Tilt has made a very interesting dedication mix. Anjunabeats have released so many great anthems over the years, but the first couple of years were the best. Why? Trance music was developing itself into this new and exciting sound, and people were experimenting with everything. Which leads up to the dopest record in this mix, and the coolest and dopest track I've heard this year! 'Different Ways' by Free State, remixed by Dirt Devils. What a blinding anthem! This is really the sound from the early 00s. Trance was new, exciting, and refreshing. And what this track has got is a timeless approach to Trance. I can not name a single thing wrong with it! The build-up is something I have not heard in a long time! This is one of the best Trance anthems ever! A really cool mix. Still 2 hours long, but within those 2 hours you get the finest Trance anthems from the golden years: 2000 - 2004. And nothing can take those anthems away from us! Anjunabeats was, and still is a truly remarkable label! DJ: Da Tilt Genre/Style: Trance, Uplifting Trance Mix Info: Anjunabeats In The Mix - The Best Of The First 20 Releases Length Mix: 01:54:26 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Anjunabeats - Official Website

It's a long time since I last went to a rave, but when I last went, it left a good impression on me. It was a rave in Birmingham, and one of the DJs I witnessed was Finnbarr. He blew me away with his awesome Freeform music, and during that night I met Aeon, who organised the night. It was all good, but what I've noticed is that Aeon and Finnbarr are doing good deeds in the Freeform world. A few months ago ILHB organised an event called 'ILHB In A Pickle''. With a serious line-up, I was gutted to not go. Kutski, A.B, Kevin Energy, Substanced B2B Alchemiist, Greg Peaks, Rikki Arkitech and these boys. ILHB are always good on the spot with their events! They always keep it underground, the way it should be. I went to ILHB many moons ago, and was impressed by the level of quality. And they keep on organising parties. Hopefully my health will be much better and I will be able to attend this event coming up. For now it's time to reminisce, and to hear what we've missed at ILHB's event in May. They both start off with a nice blend of several styles, to conclude their set with the finest Freeform records. This is really a nice set, and was pushing them to sort out the tracklist. And now it's here: 01. LX Carbo - Drops Of Light (In Your Eyes Mix) 02. Olive - You're Not Alone (Liam Wilson Remix) 03. Observer vs DJ Spacecase - Rock Ma Bitch 04. Grady G - Biker Slut 05. Brainshaker - Bitshifting 06. Psydef - Rock This 07. Nick Denton & Paul King - Spacehopper 08. Alchemiist & Decion - Firelink 09. Detuned Inc. - Game Over 10. Obsuridad & Gameplayer - Dark Angel (Original Mix) 11. Xerox & Illumination - 3D 12. Transcend - Focus 13. Finnbarr - Foul Is Fair 14. Aeon - Deserve To Die 15. Finnbarr - The Falling Divine 16. Cyrax & A.B - Binary Star 17. Finnbarr - The Devil's Symphony 18. Kokomochi - If Not Machine 19. Uplift - Midnight Resistance 20. Transcend - Follow Me I've been listening to this set for a few weeks now, and it still makes me smile. Aeon and Finnbarr are the future of Freeform, and they are pushing their labels (and of course themselves) forward. One being 'Bornless Records' and the other 'FutureProof Sounds'. I can only give credit to these two boys for this set. Starting off with something completely different, and ending with Freeform! That's how I would like to hear a set. And they went all in with the styles: Hard Techno, Hard NRG, PsyTrance, Acid Techno, and of course Freeform. I'm loving the music a lot. And I do mean a lot. So many wicked anthems, and even annoying tracks, like 'Biker Slut'. This is one of those anthems whihc will remain in your head for a day. But the one which blew me away completely, was 'Follow Me'. Transcend is the King of Freeform, and whatever he produces, turns into Gold. And this anthem (released on Energy Field) is sure to cause damage on the dancefloors. A wonderful set! Go and grab it right now! Time for you to indulge yourself into the wonderful world of Aeon and Finnbarr! DJs: Aeon & Finnbarr Genre/Style: Freeform, Acid Techno, PsyTrance, Hard NRG, Hard Techno Liveset Info: Recorded @ ILHB In A Pickle 2018 Length Liveset: 01:07:49 Tracks: 20 (twenty) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 684 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 1411kbps More Information: Future Proof Sounds - Soundcloud Page

Crikey, that's a name I have not seen for many years! DJ Hanson! Fuck me sideways, I was really amazed to see this name again. As you all might know (or not): I've been blogging for many years, and I reckon I'm not far off a decade. And I've had many websites which crashed, or were taken over by stupid Trojan horses, so I don't have any of the older reviews. Can't even remember what my first ever review was. But Hanson was one of the first artists who featured on it. The older websites are gone, forever. But that's not something to be sad about: the older reviews were absolutely disgraceful and kinda dumb. Now it's more professional (but still a bit silly). So with my new website it's time to add Hanson back on here. And his latest mix contains music I've not heard before. I don't hear many House mixes. Well, not as much as I wish I could. He reminded me of this mix a couple of weeks ago, but sadly I was in hospital, and now I'm recovering. So it has taken a while for me to compose this review. But it's not too late for you all to appreciate this Tech House mix! 01. Pawsa - The Groovy Cat 02. Return Of The Jaded & Juliet Sikora - Did You Take My Money 03. ID - ID 04. Billy Kenny - Move Like Aliens 05. Gawp - Clownbite 06. ID - ID 07. Weiss - Bergerac 08. ID - ID 09. Idris Elba - Make It Bump (Andrea Oliva Remix) Yes, this has got a few ID-less records, and if you are into Tech House, you could enlighten us with the missing titles. If Tech House is not your cup of tea, why read this review? Please elaborate. Hanson has made a very interesting mix. Can't really compare his mix to any older mixes he has done, because it's been years. Many years, as I said before. So the focus is the present mix. The music is chilled, and so am I. This has got nothing to do with the medication I'm currently getting, the music gets me in the right mood. This nice and relaxing mix does contain really awesome dancefloor smashers. This is the kind of music each and every parent could listen to, and not give their kids any hard time for doing so. This is peaceful music. Also the kind of music I could listen to for hours. I've got nothing to mention but only love and credit for Hanson for making this really relaxing mix. And to finish the mix with a record by the 'future' James Bond is really ace. Welcome back, DJ Hanson! DJ: Hanson Genre/Style: Tech House, House Mix Info: Naughty Tech House Mix Length Mix: 00:58:45 Tracks: 9 (nine) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: DJ Hanson - Mixcloud Page

I've been offline for about 2 weeks due to personal health issues, and soon I will be offline for a longer period of time. My health has not been great after my birthday, and I collapsed several times in the hospital due to kidney issues. But before we become a medical encyclopedia, let's talk about the music I've been missing throughout my sickbed. Normally I would review literally everything possible, but for now the doctor and family advised me to relax. Which I did. But now I'm getting slightly better, so I'm back. One of the first mixes I listened to whilst recovering in North Middlesex hospital was a mix by Casketkrusher/Casketcrusher. You might be wondering why his mix was one of the first? Well, a simple reason being that I do love Early Hardcore, and it keeps me going. Hearing the standard top 40 whilst recovering makes me more sick. So Early Hardcore it was. And with Casketkrusher you know he will never disappoint. And with this guest mix for Octopus Conspiracy Radio he has selected again shitloads of unknown records! Don't know where he finds these anthems! The tracklist is a beauty. 21 amazing anthems. So many forgotten, or simple never heard before. This might be the reason why I've recovered so quickly, compared to before. This should be on the NHS website: 'to fully recover please listen to Early Hardcore'. It has helped me! 01. Nightraver - The Nightraver Strikes Again 02. G Force - The Line 03. Nightraver - So 04. Vulcanizer - Drop The Bass 05. Brothers In Law - Your Ticket 06. Phaze 2 Phaze meets The Doctor - Tales From The Crypt (Scott Brown's Twisted Vinyl Mix) 07. Twin Terror - Round & Round 08. Sonicdriver vs Wicked E. - The Darkside 09. Twin Terror - Breakbeats Go Like This 10. DJ Pagan - Fear Is Born 11. The Maniac - Destroyer 12. Altar Of Sacrifice - Rock Your Body 13. Nightraver - If You're Smart 14. G Force - Bass Too Dark 15. DJ Pagan - You're The Best (G-Town Madness Remix) 16. Sonicdriver vs Wicked E. - The Trip 17. Mister DJ - Completely Fucked Up (2nd Approach) 17. Sonicdriver - Power Of Darkness 19. The Scotchman - Mind Transfer 20. Altar Of Sacrifice - Bang The Drum 21. The Maniac - Into The Darkside Sitting here at home, enjoying a nice ham sandwich and a proper English tea (with milk of course), life is well. Health is slowly getting there, but for now the only thing which should be working are my ears, and they are working well. Casketkrusher/Casketcrusher (however you spell his name) has done it yet again! Another brilliant mix with forgotten jewels! I've not heard these anthems in a while, or never before. I wish there would be an outlet on which we could just download the whole Early Hardcore back catalogue from all the artists, so I would know how much I have missed during the 90s. Mixes like this one show me that I've missed to damn much, and it's probably only the tip of the ice berg. I can't point out a weakness of any kind. I can not underline the amount of love I've got for this DJ and his battle to keep Early Hardcore alive and kicking. He keeps on battling, and he keeps on winning over and over again. Worth checking out this awesome mix. DJ: Casketkrusher / Casketcrusher Genre/Style: Early Hardcore, Happy Hardcore Mix Info: Octopus Conspiracy Radio - Mix By Casketcrusher Length Mix: 01:03:11 Tracks: 21 (twenty-one) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 57.8 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 128kbps More Information: Octopus Conspiracy Radio - Soundcloud Page

To all those UK Hardcore fanatics: if you have not seen this flyer on Facebook, Twitter or any other social media outlet, you have missed out on the biggest announcment of the year! HAS (Hardcore Appreciation Society) teaming up with HU (Hardcore Underground) to throw probably the biggest UK Hardcore this year. With a killer line-up I thought it would be suitable to speak to one of the people behind HAS, and find out how he managed to get such a line-up, and to work with HU. Sid P is the man we are about to speak to, so sit back and enjoy! Sid! How are you, how’s life? "I’m very good, thank you for asking. Life is hectic balancing a tough full time job, Promoting and gigging every weekend around the uk; but it’s great to be busy." Tell the boys and girls who you are, and what it is you do! "As we know my performance name is Sid P, I’ve been a raver for over 20 years, a promoter for around 14 years and an mc for around 13 years. In this time I’ve put on roughly 50/60 events and have performed roughley 350 sets. The nights pre H.A.S that people may know me from are Hektik, Incisions, Whos hardcore and Core addicts all of which paved the way for what we are doing now. By day I am a Retail Area Manager and by night an ‘old boy’ pretending he is still young trying to keep up with the kids." A couple of weeks ago, you (HAS) and HU released an image so interesting, it made me curious. You teased us with an image, and now the full line-up was released. Before we delve deeper into this upcoming event in Milton Keynes, let’s talk about HAS and its past. What is HAS? "H.A.S stands for Hardcore Apprieciation Society, essentially it is what is says on the tin. It’s about celebrating the music, the people and the artists that we love!" What HAS’s mission? What’s the main reason behind it all? "H.A.S was thought up by myself, Delite and Pegsy roughley 5 and a half years ago, from us essentially reminissing around how the scene wasn’t like it used to be. We decided between us to try to recreate what we belived the scene felt like back before the dub infested sounds and ego’s that we get today. Our USP (unique selling point) was that we would only book artists that were around during the era that we celebrate 2000-2012. We started in a back room of a pub selling out our first night with 140 ravers. After 2 years there, and a pit stop in Bedford, we found a brand new live music venue in the mecca of rave - Milton Keynes. We were the very first rave to be held there and although it took some convining once we had sold out event 1 the venue fell in love with us and what we were trying to do. We often get told that it’s the community / family of our ravers that sets us apart from anything else out there at the moment." According to Facebook you have already organised 17 events in the past, and with sick line-ups. It looks like a doddle, requesting artists such as Darren Styles, Technikore, Joey Riot, Gammer, CLSM, Scott Brown, Chris Fear, JB-C, Thumpa, and more. But how does that come about? You just ring them up and ask ‘have you got anything planned on ..... ? Do you wanna play for us?’ "Great question, we have become infomous for getting artist out of ‘retirement’ like Robbie Long, Flyin, Scotti B, Ethos, Unknown, Dodgee, Rampant etc. Luckily I have a lot of contact details stored for artists from my previous promotions. The way I used to approach these artists I think is what set us apart. The first 10 mins of the conversation was always selling them the idea of what our brand stands for, showing them footage of previous events and getting them to buy into our passion for the past. Once they were excited the conversion would then switch to the idea of them taking part, and of course the fiancial element of booking people. We have found that a lot of artists over the years have knocked ‘it on the head’ due to the politics of it all. We are 100% non political and have shown that consistantly over a long period of time. It also helps that artists are recommending us to other artist, so these days there is a lot less begging involved." 17 events. That’s an achievement. But it’s probably not easy to pick one out, but if you had to, which of those 17 events was your favourite, and why? "There are 2 that stick out to me. 1) The last Summer one at the Racehorse in Northampton. We organised a big outdoor day party on the lead up to the main event. The sun was shining down, everyone took part in the bad summer shirt theme, the music was fantastic and it helps that the event was a total sell out. 2) The first time we Booked Darren Styles in Bedford. We were turned down pretty consistantly for 6 months by Darren’s agent as our 180 was simply too small. I think he finally gave up saying no and let us have him. The event sold out 5 weeks in advance and the vibe was unbelieveable. On top of the 17 events we have also done 2 VS nights along side Fusion and 1 VS with B2T and we took HAS out to Corfu with the Unity crew earlier in 2018 too." The events’ focus is the earlier sound of UK Hardcore. But what’s so appealing to this music? "Yeah, we literally only do 2000-2012, for us the euphoric sound and stunning vocals is is what makes the tunes so memorable. For a lot for us durning that era the scene felt like a community that grew together, celebrated every positive step and time the music hit a new milestone. After 2012 it started to feel a little stagnated and had lost it’s progress. Very few of the newer tunes that you hear these days are instant classics. Very few do you hear now days, and feel like you’ll be still hearing in 5 years time. " Ok, let’s focus on the upcoming event. The line-up is ridicilous! Let me just name all the artists coming: Fracus & Darwin feat Jenna (Live PA) with MC Whizzkid, Mark EG with Sharkey, Al Storm with MC Wotsee, Sharkey with MC Energy, Entity with yourself, Dodgee with MC Wotsee, and Pegsy with MC Superbeal. Wow! Now that’s a sick line-up. Who’s going to play what kind of music? "This is certainly one of the more varied line ups we have done. When we book artists we literally say “enjoy yourself, have fun and do what you want just as long as its between 2000-2012”. Our ravers are quite eductated and as such there isn’t a need for constant anthem bashing. From my knowledge Pegsy and Alstorm will be all about the anthems, Fracus and Darwin will be doing classic Hardcore Underground tunes, Jenna will be singing a few of her biggest songs from that era, Dodgee will be doing a scratch Freeform set, Sharkey an edited live Freeformation classics set and Entity a more breaks inspired set. Although don’t quote me as things are always changing. Oh! and Mark EG has just been told to rip the arse end out of his set!!! Who knows what he will come up with. " Mark EG and Sharkey. Both notorious for their stage behaviour. Any safety features installed, just to make sure they will make it to the end of their set without bashing their heads onto sharp bits, etc? "Believe it or know we have had to sign a contract with the venue to cover any possible breakages. Strangley we have never had to sign one of these at any of our other nights at the same place. I think they may have done their research. For a while this set was code named #StageChaos, and I can’t see it being anything but Chaos lol." The venue: Unit 9, Milton Keynes. I’ve never been there, can you explain for those travelling what they need to look out for. "Of course, we are a 300 plus cap warehouse unit on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, smack bang in the middle of an industral estate. We are a 5 minute walk from the Wolverton Train station and about a £6 taxi ride from the Milton Keynes station. Loads of Hotels etc local. The venue its self has a state of the art lighting and sound rig and we add extra UV cannons, lazers and genral décor to give it an extra rave feel. Drinks are cheap with some beer cans at £3 and 3 Jagers for a fiver. The owners are a passionate bunch that opened the venue about 18months ago going against the grain with most of the live music venues in MK closing down. Some have compared it to a mini Sanctuary venue, although one of the main differences is that this warehouse is comicbook themed." 300 tickets maximum, so it’s going to be a very close evening/night. If you are in, you are lucky. How many tickets are left, and how long do people have before they are all gone? "The UK Hardcore scene has recently become a very last minute scene and this has intern created a trend of events cancelling as they have had too much debt closing in on a night to run the risk. We have never cancelled a night and have never cancelled an artist. 5 of our last 7 events have sold out in advance and as such we always recommend people to buck this trend and to buy early at www.ukhardcore.net ." TCD will be there, so make sure the night is going to be epic! "You have our promise sir!" Any future events you want to ‘warn’ us about? "Early Feb will be our 5th birthday, we are planning the biggest event that we have ever put on with plenty of suprises, but all is a top secret right now so sshhhhhhhh!" Last question: if you could organise a party, and you had unlimited resources, who would you book and why? "For me Seduction and Odessey were always the dream set. We have tried to book this set multiple times but have always been knocked back. My own personal dream line up would have artists like Luna-c, Robbie Long, CLSM, Dave Skywalker and Sharkey infact anyone who wasn’t scared to try something a bit different and in turn push Hardcore forward." TCD would like to invite everyone to this very exclusive rave in Milton Keynes, organised by HAS. The line-up will be on the back of the flyer, which you can see underneath this interview. Time for us all to hop on a time machine and go back in time, and reminisce. We would like to thank Sid P for this interview, and we all hope to see you at HAS vs HU's party! Before you all get mad and start getting tickets, make sure you bookmark these pages!!! - H.A.S vs Hardcore Underground - Event Page - H.A.S vs Hardcore Underground - Tickets - H.A.S. - Facebook Fanpage - Hardcore Underground - Facebook Fanpage - Sid P - Facebook Fanpage

It's nearly my birthday, and I've been walking this ROUND planet for 34 years and 364 days. Within those years, I've been listening to Hardcore since 1993. So basically as long as Thunderdome has been alive, 25 years. I'm a full on Hardcore raver, or as the Dutch would like to call it 'Gabber'. So to treat myself to something nice, I thought (and please correct me if I'm wrong) it would be great to hear some early Hardcore/Gabber tunes in an hour long mix? If you disagree, go away: don't spoil the fun! Someone called Mr Scott uploaded 4 days ago an hour long mix, containing records I have not even heard before! I always keep on forgetting that Hardcore was tremendously big, and we had many labels beside ID&T and Arcade. I don't even think I would be able to grasp the amount of actual Hardcore records being released. But for this mix Mr Scott used records from some of these unknown labels, such as Fix, Re-Fuse Special, X-Ecute and 2Phase. So. Unknown Hardcore records released on unknown Hardcore labels. This should be interesting: could be extremely tasty, or a huge disappointment. I hope it's not the last. Don't want to disappoint a birthday boy? 01. Terrorhead - Get The Fuck Off!! 02. Thulsa Doom - Open Your Mind 03. The Raven - A New Hope 04. Don Diablo - Out There 05. Don Diablo - The Beginning 06. The Brutalist - No Equality 07. The Raven - Surrounded House 08. The Brutalist - The Voice Of Your Conscience 09. The Raven vs Don Diablo - The Arrival 10. Don Diablo - Better Than Better 11. Kesj & Donut - Take It 12. Terror Head - Nitro 13. The Firing Squad - Red Rain Now I was lying. I do know one record. Just one. 'The Arrival'. And that's just because it appeared on a Thunderdome album. And really enjoyed it. It's not the world's greatest Hardcore track, but it has shown me that Don Diablo could make good music, and not the dreadful cheap EDM music. Don, please come back to Hardcore! Mr Scott made this mix interesting. This is the unknown side of Hardcore for me, and it shows me that Don Diablo had potential to become something bigger in the scene. Instead of, he decided to choose a different career path. Nice for him. Well, at least we've got the tunes from the 90s. The tunes are different. Don't sound like 'Early' to me, more like Millennium Hardcore. But it's Gabber, and I like it. It's calm and refreshing. Not the 'in your face' Hardcore. Or the cheesy sell out Hardcore that appeared around that time. I'm diving straight into my favourite: Kesj and Donut's 'Take It'. Don't know what happened to them, they did appear on some albums, but maybe it was just for the fun of it. But their tunes were really rough and raw. Sad. A nice mix to get me through my last day as a 34 year old. Tomorrow I will listen to Andre Rieu. Why? Because I'll be old. And grey. And nearly retired. Fuck. DJ: Mr Scott Genre/Style: Millennium Hardcore, Early Hardcore, Gabber Mix Info: 90s Vinyl Gabber Mix Vol. 2 - Early Hardcore Length Mix: 00:59:52 Tracks: 13 (thirteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 54.8 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 128kbps More Information: Mr Scott - Soundcloud Page

Remember the TCD Mix Series? Well, no one does to be honest. Started out as a lovely idea, to give upcomers a stage, but no one could be bothered: only a handful of artists made mixes, in total 7. And those who were so kind were ViperStar B2B JAJ, Tariq Ziyad, Cyber & Giggly, J-Delerious, and jerOO (who made 2 mixes). And the one I'm about to review was made by jerOO, so this is some kind of retro-review. The original review is lost forever and can not be found, so here it is! When jerOO made this for TCD, our website was still .nl but that has changed also. What hasn't changed over the years is my admiration for his style of mixing. He has had a few brilliant mixes, sadly he hasn't made as many as I could wish for. And the majority of the mixes aren't even on Soundcloud anymore. Don't know what happened, wish he could come back with a slammer: it's been too long. But thankfully for now we've got the first episode of the majestic and really exciting TCD Mix Series. (ahum). What he did was just wicked: an hour long mix containing the finest (and not in your face) Dubstep. I gave all the DJs a stage, and they mixed whatever they wanted to. jerOO decided to play 27 records in a nice hour long mix, and to me this should deserve more credit. If you are looking for a nice mellow Dubstep mix, your wish has come true! The tracklist, well, that was the only thing I asked for. And it's on Mixcloud. But I'm generous enough: here's the tracklist from this wonderful 5 year old mix! 01. Dead Can Dance - The Host Of Seraphim (Enigma Dubz Remix) 02. Aftee - Dopamine 03. Haze - Maestro (SkintDisco Remix) 04. Kryptic Minds - Hybrid (biome Remix) 05. Audio Sleaze - Age Of Sound 06. Enigma Dubz - Cyclops (Vital Techniques Remix) 07. Audio Sleaze - The Guardian 08. Vermin - Where The Wild Things Are 09. Requake - Dubting (MuK. Remix) 10. Megalodon & BadKlaat - Twisted Metal 11. DJ Snipaz - A Right Old Cockney Barrel O' Monkeys 12. Kalimist - Swamp Thing 13. Nightmare & Oni - Raging 14. Cookie Monsta & BadKlaar - Fishy Gun Fingers 15. Audio Sleaze - No Fear 16. Megalodon & Requake - Face Lift 17. Bukez Finezt - Witching Hour Thing 18. 4Flexx - Rattlesnake 19. Kinzy - Blood Fire 20. Vodex - Witch Doctor 21. Coffi - GRLA 22. Kalimist - $ensi $mokaz 23. TrollPhace - Dat Bomb 24. 12Gauge - Hugs All Around VIP 25. Audio Sleaze - The Unknown 26. Eddie K & Minus - Activate (Young D's Fully Charged Bootleg) 27. KOAN Sound - Akira (Megalodon & Supreme Remix) This mix blew my mind away back in 2013, and still does exactly that in 2018. jerOO was so on top of things with his mixes, such an underrated talent. And his mix is just bizarre, just spot on! Couldn't find a single thing wrong with it at all! Dubstep at its finest. You've got the annoying Dubstep, which is in your face like a moth in your kitchen when it's dark outside but you've got the light still on, or as annoying as those 'Go Compare' adverts. But you also have the brilliant and mellowed out Dubstep, which I hope you are going to give a chance. jerOO made this first mix for TCD, and I'm still as proud as I was back in 2013. It does contain records so hot, you need an extinguisher when you press play. The best one? Vodex with Witch Doctor. I reckon it was my favourite back in 2013. And it still is! Fucking ace record. jerOO's mix is one of those underrated mixes you should give a try. And if you see him, get him behind the decks. We need more mixes like this one. His style of mixing was unique for me. And that's what made the first instalment an excellent one to start it with. No error, no fuck up,nothing to comment about. Well, when I say comment, I mean negative. But there's nothing negative, only positive! DJ: jerOO Genre/Style: Dubstep Mix Info: Dubstep Mix For The Crazy Dutchman (TCD Mix Series Volume 1) Length Mix: 00:56:04 Tracks: 27 (twenty-seven) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: The Crazy Dutchmans Blog - Facebook Fanpage

It's Bank Holiday monday, and the only thing we all want to do is sit down and do absolutely nothing. And when I say nothing, I do mean nothing. So let me introduce you to some mixes, starting with a nice oldskool Hardcore mix. This was recorded back in 2011 by Aject, and had some great feedback over the years. But who would give a bad score to an oldskool mix? You can't do that, and there's one simple reason for it: the music was much better back in the 90s. I don't know anything about the DJ who mixed this together, so if you are interested, you do your own research. Let's talk about this mix and the records selected. If you were looking for a dark and edgy Hardcore mix, which contained the finest of the finest, don't go and search for another one: this is the one you need! Looking for Jungle? Looking for Drum and Bass? Looking for Breakbeat Hardcore? Seriously, don't go nowhere else! The tracklist will blow the oldskool raver's mind into oblivion! Just absorb what you are seeing now: 01. Addicition - Wildstyle 02. Orca - Jungle Vibes 03. Kaotic Chemistry - LSD/Spacecakes Rampage! Vol 1 (DJ Edit) 04. MC Lethal - The Rave Digger (DJ SS 'Bad Boy' Foundation Mix) 05. DJ Spice - Brand New (Stressed Out Mix) 06. Tango - Can't Stop The Rush (Remix) 07. The Prodigy - Everybody In The Place (155 And Rising) 08. Mad Dog - Monged Out 09. Jay-J & Devious D - Sensational Junglist 10. The Criminal Minds - Joyrider 2 (The Last Ride To Hell) 11. Neuromancer - Pennywise 2 (Twisted Mix) 12. Ben Intellect & Dica - Can't Stop The Pirates 13. Bay-B-Kane - Hyd & Seek 14. Marvelous Cain - CB4 15. The Prodigy - Charly (Trip Into Drum And Bass Version) 16. Anti-Chaos - Crazy Jungle 17. Keen - Keen Volume 2 Side A 18. Subject 13 - Armageddon Countdown (Blatant Remix) 19. Origination - Respect (Remix) 20. Aftermath - Everything Starts Now 21. JBL & Bigga - Respect 22. N.R.G. - He Never Lost His Hardcore 23. Raveology - Cymbols Of Raveology 24. DJ Massive - Getting Busy 25. XTRO - Toys Side B2 God, this mix is amazing! After reviewing for many years I've gained quite the knowledge regarding the artists, so this might have appeared unknown to me 10 years ago, but now these names do ring a bell. Can't tell you who was behind these act, but that's something I simply don't give a shiny shite about. Aject's selection is a nice and dark selection. Yes, it contains The Prodigy, but you can't make an oldskool Hardcore mix and not include at least one of their tracks. The Prodigy have meant so much to the raving society, you can't exclude them, which Aject hasn't done. But are those the best records in this mix? Nope, there are a few others much better, and slightly darker. I do love the bass in 'Crazy Jungle'. This is a record you need to hear when you are standing next to the speakers. And the best experience is to put your head in the actual speaker. You will be deaf for at least 24 hours, but it's worth it. The bass is just so damn low and filthy, LFO has got nothing on it! A nice mix to get us going through this relaxing bank holiday Monday! We needed this! And the good thing? It's free (you can download it right now!) DJ: Aject Genre/Style: Hardcore, Breakbeat Hardcore, Jungle, Drum & Bass Mix Info: Where Was Me In '93 (Oldskool Hardcore Set) Length Mix: 01:13:43 Tracks: 25 (twenty-five) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 507 MB File Type: .flac Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Aject - Soundcloud Page

If we are talking about Defqon.1, we need to talk sex. Especially the sex show by the Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz. It was one of the most talked about sets from Defqon.1, and when they released the live video from their set, the whole place blew up. Not blown up as a blowjob, but literally like a bomb going off! The cocks and other sexual items were flying through the crowd, and they were bouncing up and down like there was no tomorrow. And I wasn't there, but here at home I was dancing around like I had a cactus shoved up my arsehole. Once their liveset was released on Soundcloud, there was no stopping me. I had to listen to it every day, and all those people looking at me on the M25 from Surrey to North London, I don't care one single penny about your well being. I need GPF every day. I lube up every morning, just to get ready for the day (just like GPF's intro says 'did you lube up'?). And I'm slightly getting the impression that they are not a joke, like it first seemed to be. They are here to stay, and have changed the complete scene within a few months. Yeah, at first we laughed, and we all giggled like little school girls, but now we are slowely understanding what they are doing! They put more romance in our lives!And I've got to say that even their music has hit a nerve. For me a good nerve, for some a very weird nerve (those are the haters who do not understand it), but that's okay. Give them some time and they will be Puzzy fans too! The previous mixes reviews are gone forever, but don't worry: you still have the 'Sextape' mixes on their Soundcloud page, and now their full Defqon.1 set! With a bloody tracklist, how gorgeous is that? Pure pornography. 01. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - The Sex Show 02. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Defqon.1 Tool 03. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz & MC Jeff - GPF Anthem 04. Caine & Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Kendal Fuck 2.69 05. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz & Malice - Bitches 06. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Greazy Fuckdrum (N-Vitral Fuckup) 07. Zazafront vs Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Dikke Vette Fuckplaat 08. Caine - Let's Get Pillz (Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz Let's Get Pro Mix) 09. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - We No Fuck 10. Partyrasier & Scrape Face - Roll The Bass (GPF Remix) 11. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Kicks Out For Harambe 12. MC Ludo - Maren Kesssel Tunnel Rave (Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz Remix) 13. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Fuckssues 14. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz & Mind Compressor - Spaghetti Love 15. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz & Caine - Fuck Buddy 16. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Fuck Me Daddy 17. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz & Toxic Inside - Fuck Breaks 18. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Tardgedy 19. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - We Feel Like A Fuck 20. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Aggresive Fuck 21. Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Bloed, Zweet En Fuck 22. Italobrothers - Stamp On The Ground (Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz Re-Fuck) 23. Project One - Maximum Force (Defqon.1 Anthem 2018) (Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz Re-Fuck) The first full on tracklist by the Greazy boyz. And even to this day I don't know who's behind it, the internet is still divided. Well, one of the two is obvious, not many people have a ginger beard and play this kind of music, but who is the other? I reckon it's the biggest mystery in the world. Could be Philip Schofield? Ant (from Ant & Dec) or the Ken doll from Big Brother? You know what, I don't even want to know. I want it to remain a mystery, like Angerfist: don't want to know the face behind the mask. It should be focussed on the music only, and the music is silly. Listening to their previous sets there's a pattern to their music. Hard, rough, and fucking stupid at the same time. Is it Hardcore, is it Hardstyle, is it Terror? I honestly don't have a clue. Sometimes I wonder if it's similar to the sound of Hell? If it is, I'm so in, girlfriend! Going to hell anyway for the amount of gold fish I have killed in my entire life, but if this is the soundtrack of Hell, it's heaven to me! For once I'm not adding the Soundcloud player but the actual video of their set from youtube. I want you to see it, if you haven't already. I want you to experience it, and if you are a UK promotor, please book these lads, they need to come to the UK, and play fucking Andre Hazes! I'll be the only one in the club actually singing along to it! Please get them here! Especially London! It's difficult to pick one record, because they are all ace! I especially love those records which steer you into one direction, and fuck with you completely. Like Project One's remix, or 'Tardgedy', or 'Stamp On The Ground', but if I had to pick my favourite, it has to be 'Spaghetti Love'. Such a stupid but fucking catchy song. And the bass! OH MY DAYS, when it kicks in, it's tremendous! Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz, I love you! And I really can't wait to see you here. You need to come to London, even if it's just for me. I've got a huge back garden, just play here. I need some more puzzy in my life! Act: Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz Genre/Style: Puzzycore Liveset Info: Recorded @ Defqon.1 2018 Length Liveset: 00:57:29 Tracks: 23 (twenty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Greazy Puzzy Fuckerz - Soundcloud Page

Jason S, the mighty megamix master, has uploaded last year a special edition of his 'Holland Is Hardcore' mix series. It was a pre-millennium edition, containing (how exciting) pre 2000 records. And if you don't have a clue what this mix series is about, let me introduce you to this mighty mix series: Jason S selected the finest Dutch records, and when I say Dutch records, I do mean Dutch records. Vocals and artists are Dutch. So if you are not Dutch, you might be struggling understanding the lyrics. But don't worry, I sometimes struggle too! So in this mix you will find really old gems, really old anthems. The majority of ravers have forgotten these anthems, but thanks to Jason S we are reminded to listen to the really old stuff. Raw and unadulterated music, when the Dutch were discovering what they could make with the most basic equipment (compared to what we can make nowadays). And the lyrics/vocals/weird Dutch sentences do make me smile. Like 'hey referee, kick him in the nuts' (hey scheids! schop 'm voor z'n klotuh), 'The Flying False teeth' (het vliegend kunstgebit), the skippy ball (de skippybal) and more. It's just so funny and quirky at the same time, and yet the music is raw, rough, and experimental. The tracklist will put a smile on each and every Dutchman/woman. The titles of these records are just so ridicilously funny! 01. Jason S - Intro: Leren Miksen Les 1 02. Euromasters - Amsterdam, Waar Lech Dat Dan??? (Maastunnel Mix) 03. Hardhead - Tu Tu Tu (Darkmix) 04. General Noise - Rotterdam Subway 05. Gmoork - Het Vliegende Kunstgebit 06. DJ J.D.A. - Voel Je Die Bass 07. Euromasters - Alles Naar De Klote (Rotterdam Mix) 08. Zultan - De Dondergod 09. Euromasters - Noiken In Die Koiken (Hoi) 10. Enfant Terrible - P.W.A. 11. Hardliners - Pikke Poeli Mellow 12. The Carpenter - Zaguhh 13. Boom Terrorism - Gabberhouse 14. Underground Nation Of Rotterdam - Ik Wil Dansen (The Remix) 15. Euromasters - Oranje Boven 16. Vitamin - Alice In Donderland 17. Euromasters - Houw Je Bek 18. Vitamin - De Woeste Man (Geb. 101 Mix) 19. Rotterdam Termination Source - Poing (Maurice Steenbergen Remix) 20. Éch Heftag! - De Haag Hakke !! (orritsjinul miks) 21. Bodylotion - Happy Is Voor Hobo's 22. Cookiemunsta - De Egotrip (Ikke) 23. Euromasters - Hé Scheids!... Schop 'M Voor Z'n Klotûh 24. Vitamin - De Skippybal 25. DJ J.D.A. & Delta Nine - Real Hardcore En Anders Niks 26. Éch Heftag! - Uit Je Dakkie 27. Bodylotion - Mellow Moenie Mauwe 28. Bodylotion - Ik Will Hakke! 29. Vitamin - De Ongestelde Flamingo 30. De Klootzakken - Dominee Dimitri (Ach Man) If you are Dutch and you are laughing right now, you have read the tracklist. if you are not and you are sitting there, scrolling through Google translate figuring out what the hell these titles mean, you might just not do that, and appreciate the music, as much as you can. We the Dutch are weird in general, and with this mix by Jason S he proves to us that we are unique. The Dutch language is one of the weirdest in the world: it sounds to foreigners like we are having a cough constantly, and the words do not make any sense. For example: how would you explain track 29 to foreigners? Or track 9, or track 5? For us it has a 'normal' meaning, but to outsiders they are flabbergasted by the stupidity of the titles. But that's just the fun of it, and that was normal during the early 90s. Jason's mix contains some idiotic records, weird records, quirky records, annoying records, and extremely catchy songs. As we speak, I'm listening to this mix in London with 3 British citizens in this house, and no one has a clue (besides me) what the lyrics are about. I feel like I'm living in my own bubble. My Dutch bubble. And all that thanks to Jason S. His mix has got great records, and to pick one is difficult. I really liked the transition from 'Het Vliegende Kunstgebit' to 'Voel Je Die Bass', but the record that stays in my head the longest is 'Ik Wil Dansen'. That's just such a catchy tune with simple lyrics, what else do we need? But even the 'Ongestelde Flamingo' is catchy. Another awesome mix by this megamix master! Check it out right now! Ps. all the older reviews have sadly disappeared due to my previous website crashing, but don't worry: you can find Jason S's mixes all on Mixcloud! DJ: Jason S Genre/Style: Hardcore Techno, Hardcore House, Gabber Mix Info: Holland Is Hardcore - Pre-Millennium Editie Length Mix: 01:04:54 Tracks: 30 (thirty) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Jason S - Mixcloud Page

A couple of days ago I received a tweet from someone called Andy Sargeant, asking me if I would give his album a listen/review, and my first response was 'what kind of music'. He responded : Hip Hop. My enthusiasm was sparked, seeing as I sadly don't listen to enough Hip Hop music, even though I do like it a lot. Hip Hop is one of those styles you love or hate, but when you do love it, it embraces you. So let's find out if Andy Sargeant's latest album embraces me. I'm not familiar with UK Hip Hop, only with 80s/90s American Hip Hop. So to find this artist and to hear the UK Hip Hop sound is refreshing for me. Judging a few things is my mission today, and the first credit I have to give Andy is the wicked album cover! No matter how often I look at it, I am still amazed by it. But it's not a cover that makes an album great, it's the music. So let me show you the tracklist, 10 tracks you can get right now! 01. Andy Sargeant - The Weaponry 02. Andy Sargeant feat Jaimian Who, Trademark Blud & Nathone - Cypher 03. Andy Sargeant - H.I.M. (Honesty In Music) 04. Andy Sargeant feat Parv - Beautiful 05. Andy Sargeant feat Benny B & Sample C - Don't Test Me 06. Andy Sargeant - The C*ng Song 07. Andy Sargeant - Love$ick (A$AP Rocky Remix) 08. Andy Sargeant - Metamorphosis (Produced By Messiag kaeto) 09. Andy Sargeant feat Nimrod - Smack Her With A D*** 10. Andy Sargeant - 3 Hail Mary's (Just Blaze Competition Entry) As you have probably gathered by now is the fact that Andy Sargeant is unknown to me, never heard or seen his name before. But that's my fault, I don't listen to any UK Hip Hop. But it's not too late to appreciate new music, and that's the reason why I review for nearly 10 years now. I'd like people to expand their music al knowledge, but that also applies to me. And today I have learned something new and exciting. I love the oldskool vibe in each record. Some have the late 80s sound, like Metamorphosis. And some have got the 00s sound, like Love$ick. For an unknown artist (to me) his album is interesting. Nice and mellowed out, but he goes in hard. To hear this album on a Sunday morning, it makes me more chilled and relaxed. Andy's album contains filthy records, and he's using catchy lyrics to keep the listeners focussed.The music is really good, from the old to the new Hip Hop sound, you can find it all on this album. And Andy brings his skills to the table, and the result is a really interesting album. I'm going to check out the other 2 albums! Best record? Pffff, it´s not easy. I do like ´Cypher´, ´Love$ick´, but ´The Weaponry´ is my favourite. Raw and rough, yet not too rough. Give this a go. Support the UK Hip Hop scene. Andy has just gained a fan. And if you don't know who I'm talking about, it's obviously me! Artist: Andy Sargeant Genre/Style: Hip Hop Album Info: Metamorphosis 3 Length Album: 00:27:53 Tracks: 10 (ten) Download/Listen (via Bandcamp): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Andy Sargeant - Bandcamp Page

A couple of months ago I reviewed a Ultravibes mix, and it blew me away completely. It became my most favourite UK Hardcore mix ever, and it still remains in my top 3 of all-time favourite mixes. They have been rather quiet, but only a few days ago I noticed that they uploaded a brand spanking new mix onto Mixcloud, and I couldn't control myself: I had to press play as soon as I hit the link. And was I disappointed? Absolutely not! This German based producer duo are making UK Hardcore for many years, and their last mix showed me how good they really are. They have got the potential to become the biggest duo in the history of UK Hardcore. And I do mean that. Their way of producing UK Hardcore and the end result is just so damn catchy. I have not heard a shite record by Ultravibes yet, and whenever I feel down, I listen to their mixes. They are just so on top of things, and sadly underrated. They should deserve more credit for making UK Hardcore good again! Tracklist time. Well, it's Mixcloud, so I had to figure out how to get a nice tracklist, but I found it out, and here it is: 01. Tweekacore & Darren Styles - Partystarter 02. Ultravibes - HTID 03. Ultravibes - 3..2..1 Jump 04. ID - Shut The Fuck Up 05. Ultravibes - Be With You 06. Ultravibes - Wrong Way 07. Angerfist feat Nolz - Creed Of Chaos 08. Ultravibes presents Dumbsucker - HTID (Kaboom Version) 09. N-Vitral - Cripsy Bassdrum (Bombsquad Remix) 10. Dumbsucker - End Of An Empire 11. AniMe feat Dave Renan - The Third Invasion 12. Ultravibes - Generic 13. The Un4given - L.A.O.K. 14. Miss K8 - Temper At first I was a bit shocked, Gabber in an Ultravibes mix? That's just a tad weird. But then I realised that it's actually Ultravibes behind it! Dumbsucker is Ultravibes! (if it's not, I am looking like a fool now). But with or without the Gabber I would still listen to this mix. It's an Ultravibes mix! The first half of this 40 minute mix is focussed on UK Hardcore, and the second half on the Gabber side of life. And of course I'm liking both halves! But my attention was drawn towards the UK Hardcore side. I don't know what it is, but Ultravibes' UK Hardcore venture appeals so much to me. It's happy, but yet bouncy and upbeat at the same time. But not too much EDM-ish, that's what I dislike every day more and more. Gabber is good. And their venture into this harder style is a good one. But which record in this mix caused the most damage? Well, not easy, but I had to pick two different records, same title: 'HTID'. Both versions are sick! Another amazing Ultravibes mix! Give this mix a go, and a like, and a share! And listen to their other mixes, trust my opinion! DJ: Ultravibes Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Gabber, Happy Hardcore, EDMCore Mix Info: Ultravibes - Party Kit Mix Length Mix: 00:40:16 Tracks: 14 (fourteen) Download/Listen (via Mixcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Ultravibes - Soundcloud Page

If you see these two together, a light in your head will go on. And if not, you are too young and you have not lived during the time when Trance music was created and when it became one of the biggest styles in the world. It's of course DJ Ferry Corsten and Tiesto, a.k.a. Gouryella. One of the world's first Trance duos that made it big, really big. And even nowadays the Gouryella tracks are seen as the best of the best in our Trance history. If I'm honest, and I normally am quite honest, Gouryella did appear on many CDs when I started a craving for new music, and when it became Trance music, I bought literally everything Arcade (record label) released. From the cheesiest to the dopest compilations, and on each and every one of them Gouryella appeared. Also Tiesto and Ferry Corsten separately, but Gouryella. Boy, those were the days. Trance music now and then, it's like two different worlds. I never knew that Tiesto only stayed for three records and after that f**ked off. Well, he's one of the best paid DJs in the world right now, so the decisions he has made in the past has done him well. But with Gouryella he and Ferry created something unique and exciting, and Ferry still keeps it alive and kicking in 2018. DJ M@rt!n-J has made yet another dedication mix, this time focussed on these Trance legends. So let's dive straight into the mix and find out which records he has picked (if he hasn't picked Gouryella - Gouryella, I will be upset). 01. Gouryella - Gouryella 02. Gouryella - Walhalla 03. Gouryella - Tenshi 04. Gouryella - Ligaya 05. Gouryella - Anahera 06. Gouryella - Neba 07. Gouryella - Venera (Vee's Theme) 08. Gouryella - Gorella A short but very powerful tracklist. And after reasing this tracklist you really should check out the mix. No mucking about, just pure Trance music from the golden years. I remember these tunes like they were made yesterday, but it's more like yesteryear! When I saw Tiesto play during the early 00s and he played Gouryella with Gouryella, the roof just blew up! Seriously, everyone went mad! And you can play it now, in 2018, and people will get euphoric, and in a state of absolute bliss. The music they created is just pure bliss! We can talk for hours about the mix, but I think it's necessary for you all just to shut up, sit down, and press play. M@rt!n-J picked the right duo to start his new mix compilation with. Who doesn't want to hear Gouryella? Give me Gouryella every day! Of course 'Gouryella' is the best record in this mix, closely followed by 'Ligaya'. What a mesmerizing record, and what an amazing way of producing records. This kind of Trance music has been lost forever, with the new sound being more focussed for the EDM kids, but please, let's never forget when Trance was greater than life. When it wasn't about having a selfie on a big event and filming everything on Snapchat. It was about closing your eyes, lifting your arms high up, and letting the music take you to the next level. No mobile phone nonsense. Pure. DJ: M@rtin-J Genre/Style: Trance, Classic Trance, Uplifting Trance Mix Info: In Search Of ... Gouryella Length Mix: 00:48:05 Tracks: 8 (eight) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 110 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Gouryella - Facebook Fanpage

I've been away for a few days, to lovely Chorleywood, which isn't far away from London, but it was a nice break that me and the missus needed. The one thing I did miss was my music. My PC is literally my life, and is my key to the world. Yes, I've got a mobile phone and a tablet and a laptop, but nothing can beat the wonderful PC. But to keep my music coming (one way or the other), I went on Soundcloud every day to find good mixes. And I found one by Smith & Brown, you know them, they made this smashing record with the awesome lyrics 'beautiful beautiful'. And I'm sorry to say that I've just forgotten the title. But I glanced at the tracklist, and this track is actually in here: 'Last Landing'. Pfew, saved myself from a blunder. Anyway, let's talk about the event they will be playing at on the 6th of October in East Kilbride. It's called Resilience, and they play alongside Andy Howie, Ian Maxwell, Graeme Johnstone, Maig Shaw, Alan Jess, and Ryan Gillies. Not familiar with any of these names (besides the ones who made this mix), but to be fair: you can't go wrong. As long as David Guetta is not on the line-up everything is fine. The tracklist. Well, it's a beauty. 01. Maarten De Jong - Cast Iron (Extended Mix) 02. Sied van Riel - Atomic Blonde (Original Mix) 03. Sneijder - Neutralize (HP Source Remix) 04. Vision X - Bantai (Mastered) 05. Joint Operations Centre feat Kate Miles - Behind The Silence (Original Mix) 06. Kriess Guyte - Destination Kosmos (Extended Mix) 07. Stoneface & Terminal - Airflow (Extended Mix) 08. Chicane feat Bryan Adams - Don't Give Up (Billy Gillies Rework) 09. Heatbeat - Mortal Kombat (Extended Mix) 10. Smith & Brown - Foul Matter 11. Smith & Brown - Last Landing (Original Mix) 12. Project 8 - Order (Extended Mix) I love the fact that they just left the records as they were: no silly radio edits, but fully extended mixes. That's what I needed to hear. Especially when it comes to Trance/Tech Trance. You can say whatever you like, but you can not find anything negative about this mix. Smith and Brown have made an excellent promo mix for this event, and it's a no-brainer: if you live near East Kilbride, you should definately check them out. I hope one day they will come down South and play somewhere in London. Their music is promising, and it's an act I really would like to see live. The music, well, the music in this mix is excellent. They've included 2 of their own records, and what they have done is mixed Techno with Trance beautifully. I love this balanced music. And with 'Foul Matter' they've also included a Breakbeat section! Fuck me sideways, that's something I wasn't expecting! But the best record has got to be 'Last Landing' (yes, the record I forgot the title of). I still love records with a bit of outer space stuff in there. That's a dancefloor smasher, an earthquake causer. Mighty record. Check this wonderful promo mix out! And buy those tickets! DJ: Smith & Brown Genre/Style: Trance, Tech Trance Mix Info: Resilience Promo Mix Length Mix: 01:02:33 Tracks: 12 (twelve) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): LISTEN HERE File Size: unknown File Type: unknown Bitspeed: unknown More Information: Resilience - Facebook Page

If you talk about a duo so well known but yet so underrated, you obviously think of Fracus and Darwin, and that's not something we should be proud of. These masterminds behind many hit records have been playing all over the world, and yet they haven't played at Tomorrowland or Defqon.1, which doesn't feel right. Yeah, they have played at the big events in the UK, from Westfest to others (my mind has just gone blank), but I still feel that they deserve a much bigger stage. I've been a fan for many years, and those F&D fans follow literally everything they upload. Not just them but also stuff from their label Hardcore Underground. You all are aware of my love for their music, and over the years I have reviewed a lot of their mixes and albums, sadly they are gone forever (old website doesn't work anymore, stupid errors). But anyway, yeah, I'm a fan. Seen them play in the UK and in Belgium (where it felt like it was a personal concert instead of a rave, there weren't many dancing on the dancefloor besides me). So to find a dedication mix especially made for them is always good. The DJ who made this dedication mix is none other than DJ Brady. You might have seen his name before on this glorious website (well, the old website), but the last couple of months I've sadly not had the chance to listen to a mix made by him. Thankfully he thought so to, hence why he made sure I wouldn't miss this masterpiece. So, it has come to this: the tracklist. And it's arousing. 01. Fracus & Darwin - Coming Back To Me (Intro Mix) 02. Fracus & Darwin feat Becca Hossany - Got The Rhythm 03. Fracus & Darwin - Turn Back Time 04. M-Project - All I Need Is Your Love (Fracus & Darwin Remix) 05. Fracus & Darwin - Magic Chords 06. Buzz & Stevie-D feat Jessica Palmer - Goodbye (Fracus & Darwin Remix) 07. Fracus & Darwin feat Ant Johnson - You Are My Oxygen 08. Fracus & Darwin feat Cat Knight - Love Obsession (SMD Remix) 09. Fracus & Darwin - A New Day Comes 10. Fracus & Darwin - Come Home 11. Fracus & Darwin - Music's Hypnotising 12. Fracus & Darwin - Ganja Crew 13. CLSM - I Will Wait (Fracus & Darwin Remix) 14. Fracus & Darwin - Moment 2 Moment 15. Fracus & Darwin feat Ant Johnson - Standing Till Tomorrow 16. Fracus & Darwin - Noizemaker 17. Fracus & Darwin - Sycamore Grove 18. Fracus & Darwin feat Jessica Palmer - Love Comes Back 19. Fracus & Darwin vs Bass Selective - Blow Out Part 4 20. Fracus & Darwin vs Entity - Subsystem 21. Fracus & Darwin feat Chwhynny - Don't Tell Me 22. Fracus & Darwin - Floorburn (2017 Mix) 23. Mark Ashley & K-Complex - Atomic Orbital (Fracus & Darwin's Progressive Remix) 24. Fracus & Darwin feat Kyla - Freedom 25. Fracus & Darwin - Just A Ride 26. DJ Chewmixer vs Fracus & Darwin - Like Nobody Before 27. Bang! - When I Saw The Rain (Fracus & Darwin Remix) 28. Fracus & Darwin - Realms & Rough-Cuts 29. Fracus & Darwin - Now I'm Free 30. Fracus & Darwin - The Good Inside 31. Fracus & Darwin - Step Down 32. Daniel Seven, Fracus & Darwin - Speedway 33. Fracus & Darwin - End On A Hard Note I didn't mention this before, but this is not an hour long mix. DJ Brady decided to go all out, and the mix turned out to be 2 hours+ long. And for some mixes that is too long: you get bored very quickly and it becomes irrelevant, and sometimes quite annoying. But not this mix. Fracus and Darwin are both legends, and are masters when it comes to producing records. And not only focused on one style, they can play literally everything! What attracts me is their happiness. Their music always symbolizes happiness. They give UK Hardcore a nice and unique twist. But the main reason why I like them a lot, is because they are normal people, nice, and down to earth. The best music they make is music that comes from the heart, and has a bit of the oldskool sound to it. Be it early 90s or Breakbeat, they can fabricate everything. And that's good. All their albums and mixes have put a smile on my face for many years, and this mix does exactly the same. Thanks DJ Brady for making such an amazing mix. There are simply too many big dancefloor smashers in here. But 'Sycamore Grove' is my favourite. Such an underrated but timeless masterpiece. Whatever they touch, turns into gold. That's why they are my favorite duo in the UK Hardcore scene. And blame me for making that decision, but secretly you think the same. They rule. DJ: Brady Genre/Style: Happy Hardcore, UK Hardcore, Breakbeat Hardcore, EDMCore Mix Info: The Best Of Fracus & Darwin Mixed By DJ Brady Length Mix: 02:10:01 Tracks: 33 (thirty-three) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 297 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Fracus & Darwin - Facebook Fanpage

When you realise the weekend is nearly at its end and you still want to enjoy yourself, you just wake up at silly o'clock and start playing everything you can find on Soundcloud. That's the way I've started this Sunday morning. And one of the first things I found was a mix by Ganar. Celebrating the summer of 2018 (which looks like it has ended to be fair), he made this 44 minute long mix, containing 13 tracks, the majority made by himself. Ganar has a unique approach to UK Hardcore, and many seem to love his style. Only uploaded a day ago, and nearly reaching 1k plays. It took me a bloody year to reach 100 plays on my mixes lol. Anyway, whatever the amount of plays, it's about the music. And as I said before, he has included a lot of his own productions in here. And Ganar is known to produce hit after hit. The last mix I reviewed got good ratings from my end (don't know exactly what the score was, but it's never been below a 4). The previous reviews have been lost forever, so let's focus on his brand spanking new mix. Is it any good? Let's find out, shall we? 01. Darren Styles - The Dragon Comes Home (Ganar Mashup) 02. Tungevaag & Raaban - All For Love (Ganar & Steve Supremacy Remix) 03. Ganar - Hurt 04. Sunset Bros x Mark McCabe - I'm Feeling It (Ben Nicky Remix) 05. Ganar - Falling 06. Ganar feat Gemma Macleod - Set Me Free 07. Eyeopener - Open Your Eyes (Outforce & Nanook Remix) 08. Gammer - The Drop (Darren Styles Remix) 09. Ganar - Your Eyes 10. Ganar - I'm Better Now 11. Dillytek - Fight For You (Ganar & Steve Supremacy Remix) 12. Kizum - You & I 13. Ganar - Changed My Life You will find a lot of vocally records in here. I reckon it's his favourite kind of UK Hardcore. Vocals can take you places you have not been before, and Ganar always selects the finest vocalists. Don't know how he finds these excellent vocals, but they always seem to work, and blend in nicely into the song. Another excellent mix by Ganar. Really impressed by his skills as a producer. He knows how to please the listeners. The response has been really good: social media has been taken over lately by his mix, and everyone has given him positive credits for this mix. And I'm one of them. Really enjoyed his unique style. Blending in EDM with UK Hardcore. And it works. Especially when you hear 'I'm Better Now'. That's my favourite record in this mix. Give this mix a go. Not a mix which will disappoint you. Go on, I know you want to! DJ: Ganar Genre/Style: UK Hardcore, Happy Hardcore, EDMCore, Powerstomp Mix Info: Summer Mix 2018 by Ganar Length Mix: 00:43:58 Tracks: 13 (thirteen) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 100 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: DJ Ganar - Soundcloud Page

Those who aren't at home right now, are probably enjoying themselves at Decibel 2018. This three day event is one of the biggest and coolest events in the Netherlands, and as one news headlight quoted yesterday (AD.nl): there were already massive traffic jams around Decibel Outdoor. And there's a good reason for it: b2s knows exactly how to throw an excellent party, and have been doing that for many years. A key player in the hard dance scene, a true hard dance fanatic does not need to be introduced to Decibel, because everyone already knows. We all know this cool event just dominated everything! One of the acts playing there (well, technically speaking two) made a nice warm-up mix, which makes me feel so shit at the moment: I'm not going. I'm not dancing/raving amongst the tens of thousands of people, and not enjoying the music coming from each angle. So not a warm-up for me, but I still had to share this with you all. To those staying at home. Sorry about that. The tracks they have selected are literally ace. A nice and diverse selection of tracks. And a lot of To Be Announced records. Well, let's listen to the mix whilst I'm typing away the tracklst, shall we? 01. Headhunterz - Psychedelic (Atmozfears Remix) 02. RVAGE & Level One - Moment Of Truth 03. Crypsis feat Sasha F - Get Hit 04. Repeller & TBA - TBA 05. Primefire - The Owlman 06. Dyro feat Le Prince - Surrenda (ID Remix) 07. Cryex - #DB18 08. Luminite - Change Your Plan 09. Re-Shock & Scream Intention - Outer Dark 10. Repeller - TBA 11. The Beholder & Max Enforcer - ID (Repeller DB18 Edit) 12. D-Sturb & Luminite - Sound Of The Bassdrum (Cryex Bootleg) 13. TBA - TBA 14. Requiem - I.A.B. 15. Cruel Regime - Selfdestructive Tendencies 16. TBA - TBA 17. Angerfist - Black Hole 18. Regain - Xorcism 19. TBA - TBA 20. TBA - TBA 21. D-Sturb & Malice - Drop 'Em Down 22. Endymion - Gladiator (Rebelion Remix) 23. Bwazza - Kino Der Toten (HC Edit) 24. TBA - TBA Now, the tracklist. You see, I listen to everything, so I'm not good with names, or sometimes even following one specific style, and I sometimes loose touch. In this instance, I have lost touch when it comes to Hardstyle. I know the names of the artists (well, most of them) but not the records. But it's all about the strength of the music, and Repeller and Cryex have made a very cool looking mix! These two names, whoever they might be, have sparked my interest in them. This is such a wicked mix, with the dopest records (even though half of the records are TBA). If you are at Decibel right now, enjoy it as much as you can. This event has got the finest acts, and I would suggest you check these two out too. If they play as they have done for this mix, they are a force to reckon. A bit of everything is in this mix. Hardstyle, Rawstyle, and Hardcore. And as we all know, these styles blend in beautifully. And even though I'm a raver and love Hardcore, in this mix the Hardstyle selection did the most for me. Especially 'Moment Of Truth'. What a euphoric track! True words spoken as well! A very welcoming warm-up mix. A warm-up mix for those couch sitting. Thanks Repeller and Cryex! And credit for making a wicked picture to accompany their mix! DJ: Repeller & Cryex Genre/Style: Hardstyle, Rawstyle, Hardcore Mix Info: Decibel 2018 Warm-Up Mix Length Mix: 01:00:42 Tracks: 24 (twenty-four) Download/Listen (via Soundcloud): DOWNLOAD/LISTEN File Size: 139 MB File Type: mp3 Bitspeed: 320kbps More Information: Repeller - Soundcloud Page