Various - Terrordrome IX - Return To Planet Hardcore (Incl.Terror-Mask)

This Terrordrome is nicely split into Dutch and German Hardcore. On disc 1 (Dutch) we find some mad tunes like Riot Nation’s Abba Gabba; sampling an ABBA’s tune, and the ever popular Name of My DJ by Chosen Few, famous for it’s alternating bassdrum all through. Another original tune is Chose Paradise by the same Chosen Few, sampling the famous hit single Gangsta’s Paradise by Coolio. Another good track is My God from the outstanding Cenobite records label, and check out also the original and bouncy track by the Outside Agency.

Disc 2 brings dark material from the Nordcore GMBH team and related labels like Kotztaak. The only "regularly" sounding track here is Havin’ Sex by Steve Shit. This is of course a great record but with it's mere 160 BPM really contrasts with the rest of this disc since all the rest is Speedcore/Terror or really dark and evil. I really find myself digging all tracks here.

Take for example World’s Sexiest MF. This record has and incredibly smashing bassdrum and was always a favourite full-on ;) Switch to Conquer the World and you'll hear an 8 minute long track with a double (?) kickdrum and some sounds as if doom is coming. This is surely the one of Kotzaak's best tracks and a pinnacle in German terror sound. Now switch gear to True Force and you'll find a 6 minute long Speedcore track ready to do damage. It's drum feels like a hammer and despite the 280 BPM note on cover it becomes faster towards the end. Now check out "Paul Sucks!!!" for some Japanese hardcore, and you'll find a Speedcore track seemingly making fun of Rotterdam Hardcore and/or DJ Paul.

Back in 1997 this (disc 2) was the hardest music I ever heard by then. Fond memories of neighbours madly ringing at the doorbell to turn down volume ;)