Hey,

A recurring question is:

"Where can I find more infos about tracks / releases / artists / labels / parties from the 90s?"

So here is a list of some resources to help you deal with this plight and quench your thirst for knowledge:

90s Hardcore Techno Tribute Mix Database

A "huge-ass" database of (mostly newer) mixes that focus on the 90s era of hardcore; sorted by genres like speedcore, acidcore, oldschool... and by themes, artists, and labels.

https://thehardcoreoverdogs.blogspot.com/2023/11/introducing-90s-hardcore-techno-tribute.html

List of 90s Hardcore Bandcamps

An almost complete list of genuine 90s labels and artists that put their catalogue legally up onto bandcamp for you to enjoy and purchase!

https://lowentropyproducer.blogspot.com/p/list-of-90s-hardcore-bandcamps.html

And, if you're not only interested in "stuff to listen to", here is something to read as well:

The 90s Gabberpedia - an Underground Hardcore Techno Encyclopedia

Still very much under construction, but deals with such topics as: "What is Doomcore", "what are the roots of Industrial Hardcore", etc.

Also many links to "example tracks" included!

https://thehardcoreoverdogs.blogspot.com/p/the-90s-gabberpedia-underground.html

The Hardcore Primer - An Extensive Guide To 90s Underground Hardcore Techno Labels And Artists

https://hardcoretechnoprimer.blogspot.com/

Information about labels / acts like Kotzaak, Dr. Macabre, The Horrorist, Terrordrome, and and and...

And something for the PCP-heads:

PCP - Legends In Their Life aka The unofficial Planet Core Productions guidebook

over 200 records, EPs, and albums by PCP reviewed + many additional infos about the label!

https://pcplegendsintheirlife.blogspot.com/

Note: all of this focuses on the more underground realms of Hardcore!

So... have fun... and stay Hardcore... Woof!

https://youtu.be/67vkgsI3XW4?si=KhQCLjoiNtHj1ai1

I’m trying to find some sets from the 90s since I wanna see what the vibes were like back then, however it’s hard to find any from that period that isn’t clips from the 1996 Thunderdome registration tape. Been able to find loads of techno sets from the 90s, so there should be some of early hardcore/gabber, right?

The song has like this vocal part that goes like “Shit is the this, and this is the shit”

Hardcore History 2023 - The Ptp 25th Anniversary Edition (Mixed) https://open.spotify.com/album/7pb4jvYYI3yUrcadYMHLnx?si=LAVxV8T6TV6hUYRLAcsvxg

Domino Dimitri

What is the track used in those reels (sorry for the crap content):

https://www.instagram.com/reels/audio/1250257482634287/

Shazaam points me to some sketchy remix "artist".

all my favorite hardcore/gabber records seem to only be on vinyl, why is that?

Curious if there are others planning to attend Pandemonium on 16/11. I haven’t seen such a unique lineup in years! Plus, that legendary venue is a big reason for me to go.

I do t hate it I dislike it

So there is this song that is pretty popular on tik tok right now whit the text:I'm gonna knock u out. Before and I have been searching but I can't find the track I'd anywhere If someone could help would be nice

Going to Copenhagen. Hoping to find party. Where to find? Looked at Facebook and such and didn't find anything

Hey guys, playing a Gabber set this Halloween and I'm interested to hear what Halloween related gabber tracks you can think of to spice up my set.

we alluded to mental health topics in the past.
and indeed, "mental illness", insanity, psychological derangement is one of the major recurring themes within hardcore music - and the hardcore community.
the relationship between art and, let's say, "mental conditions", has been documented for a long time in human history, and it is often concluded that this combination can be quite beneficial and healing - to everyone involved.
hardcore techno occupies a special location here, though:
this is not about sitting down and drinking herbal tea or doing yoga, while listen to relaxing "eastern-sounding" ambient recordings and an european-born "guru" telling you to chill the *** down with sour-sweet words.

these artists and tracks give mental health the hardcore treatment. it's an exacerbation of the highest degree and definitely should not be taken at face value, literally, or too "serious" (humor is a great form of therapy, too!).
it's like being shown a very distorted mirror (and the volume levels in these tracks are very distorted too, as i can assure you).
because many people who listen to gabber house tracks about some wicked psychopaths will probably think "hey, my own mental issues, like anxiety at the supermarket or being depressed about my body image, seem quite little compared to the issues *these* folk have".
and this can already be quite relieving to know.
so this stuff should not be taken too serious, this music should not be seen as encouraging or promoting wickedness.
there is a lot of humor involved - a healing form of humor - but yeah, mental health *is* a heavy and serious topic, so take these things with caution.

let's give a trigger warning. this is some *deep* stuff ahead that might feel traumatic or scary to some people.
go on at your own will, at your own cost, and treat this thing with care and in a responsible way.

So let's look at some example tracks now:

1. Critical Mass - Psychotic Break (Lenny Dee & Strychnine Remix) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc_u-nIw3XA "...having a serious psychotic break"
2. Delta 9 - Phreaked - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvEw7T9-iDY "I'm freaking out man... I need medication..."
3. Asylum - Mescalum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZbmhWRXXHU One of the earliest Hardcore tracks... and it's already about an asylum.
4. Turbulence - The Home Of The Sick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOukQpTKU2E A home for the sick could be a hospital... or a mental hospital.
5. Collective Strength - Family Affair https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv6Vn7nUkGA Highly disturbing!
6. Disciples Annihilation - You're Dead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDDqd9i4oEo evokes sentiments of the overlook hotel...
7. Violent Agression - Shizoid Fukd Soul - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYhRwvNsxn0 german language, sorry... but... "i am not insane! you must listen to me before it's too late!"
8. Mescalinum United - Light Bringer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItEQBcOzr84 "the first sign of psychosis is a christ complex"
9. FFM Shadow Orchestra - Killing Zoo (Cleaner Edit) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFxC8KLbi6I "you feel as though the rest of the world is in a bubble of glass and that you're rubbing up against it like a bad windshield wiper."
10. Ralphie Dee - Mad As Hell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeY3OWLdEH0 "this is mass madness, you maniacs!"
11. The Kotzaak Klan - Sikk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cX0ltdbPSQ "a sick man... mentally sick".

Further Examples:

• Mind Candy - Mind Destroyer
• The Berzerker - Forever
• Terrorists - Paranoia
• Dr. Macabre - Alone In The Dark
• Noisegate - Goddamn' Mind
• Ectomorph - Blow Your Mind
• Noface - Hallucinate
• Random Rampage - Psycho
• DJ Promo - Psychostyle

Read more about Hardcore Techno and Mental Health here: https://thehardcoreoverdogs.blogspot.com/p/the-mental-hardcore-health-newsletter.html

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1s2YKc0EIOqWVk7azcQNb2?si=YLL_ejOMQta-aofpt7icOg&pi=e-A_jBhxISTxmt

Go report that thief, dude posted songs by Neophyte and Isaac without credit Edit: I put the link in the comments since it doesn't work on the title