Hardcore Techno

Hardcore techno, a high-energy electronic dance music genre, emerged in the late 1980s and peaked in popularity during the 1990s. Characterized by its fast-paced tempo (typically between 150-200 BPM), aggressive synthesizer leads, and distorted kick drums, hardcore techno is known for its frenetic and chaotic sound. Often featuring screamed or shouted vocals, the genre's sonic intensity is matched by its rebellious attitude and DIY ethos. Born from the European rave scene, hardcore techno drew inspiration from techno, industrial, and hardcore punk, reflecting the cultural and social upheaval of the time. Notable for its unapologetic, in-your-face style, hardcore techno differs from other electronic genres through its emphasis on raw energy and sonic extremity, setting it apart from more polished and commercial styles. Its impact can be seen in later genres like gabber and happy hardcore, and its influence still resonates in contemporary electronic music.

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AZDAT
Abzocka
Acen
Advanced Dealer
Akira
Al Storm
Alee
Alek Szahala
Andy the Core
Angerfist
Anime
Arch
Art Of Fighters
Audio Nitrate
Bloodfire
Blotexx
Broken Minds
CARV
CJ Bolland
CLSM
Catscan
Chaos Project
Charly Lownoise
Chrono
D-Ceptor
D.O.H.
DIKKE BAAP
DJ Demo
Da Mouth of Madness
Daniel Seven
Darren Styles
Darwin
Densha Crisis
Dione
Dj Mad Dog
Embrionyc
Endymion
Eufeion
Euphony
F. Noize
Fat Controller
Filip Xavi
Force Mass Motion
Fracus
Gammer
Gisbo
Hellsystem
Hixxy
Human Resource
Hysta
Ikkhi
Impulse Riders
Jakka-B
Jason Little
Justin Time
Karun
Kill AZYN
Korsakoff
Kratox
Lenny Dee
Luna-C
Meccano Twins
Miss K8
Motormouth Recordz
Mykoz
NO EMOTION
Nagazaki
Nanostorm
Neophyte
Nosferatu
ORYMA
Ophidian
Paul Elstak
Prankster
Predator
REXANTHONY
Radium
Rave Muzik
Restrained
Ritchie Gambino
Sara Landry
Satronica
Snake16
Stormtrooper
SynthWulf
TNMN
Technikore
TerrorClown
Tha Watcher
The Darkraver
The Outside Agency
Tim Taylor (Missile Records)
Tsbin
Unfused
Venetian Snares
Withecker
You Liang
Zensery
ascendant vierge
Сашка Цевич
The Prodigy
Paul Elstak
Darren Styles
SPLYXER
Angerfist
Sefa
Sara Landry
Nico Moreno
NO EMOTION
Frauenarzt
Zensery
Doruksen
Gammer
Dune
DIKKE BAAP
Miss K8
Lietru
Tha Watcher
Pat B
Evil Activities
Felix
Anime
Dj Mad Dog
ascendant vierge
Snake16
Hixxy
t+pazolite
Kill AZYN
Da Mouth of Madness
The Darkraver
Hysta
The Viper
Dougal
Endymion
Korsakoff
Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo
JX
F. Noize
USAO
Technikore
Nosferatu
Loic D
Broken Minds
Charly Lownoise
3 Steps Ahead
Scott Brown
Neophyte
CARV
D-Ceptor
Rotterdam Terror Corps
The Shamen
Raxeller
Andy the Core
Restrained
Alee
Human Resource
Tim Taylor (Missile Records)
Ophidian
Art Of Fighters
Radium
Outblast
Re-Con
Fatima Hajji
Ikkhi
aran
Lords Of Acid
REDALiCE
Denis Dekay
Unexist
CJ Bolland
TNMN
MC Jeff
P*Light
Sleazy
Venetian Snares
Predator
Lenny Dee
SL2
Unfused
Bizarre Inc
Klubfiller
Sopik
AZDAT
Eufeion
Karun
ORYMA
JTS
Al Storm
Ruffneck
Chaos Project
Korsakoff
Chrono
QFX
Hellsystem
G-Town Madness
DJ Misjah
TerrorClown
ACOR
Joey Riot
Darwin