“Hardcore 4 life”, a motto many hardcore lovers use to express their dedication to their favorite genre... It’s also the title of the highly successful party concept by B2S, held since 2001.... And it serves as the perfect name for a CD-compilation that brings you nothing but the best new, raw and energetic hardcore tracks, mixed and compiled by elite international hardcore artists.

For this new edition, heavyweights Nosferatu and the Meccano Twins are up for the job of delivering a devastating piece of sound-sculpting to you. Nosferatu fills disc one of this two-CD-set with a wide range of quality mainstream, such as Mad Dog’s “Nasty”, DJ Neophyte & Tha Playah’s “ Still nr. 1” and Tommyknocker’s trashed remix of “Payback”, but also blends in some of the tougher stuff like Day-Mar with “No Prada” and Noisekick with “ Hij loopt rondjes”.

If this carnage has you longing for more, Italian-based Meccano Twins are happy to deliver on disc two... Even though “happy” is not really the best description to use for their 20-track-assault on your sound system; Meccano Twins delve deep into the darker side of hardcore and test your endurance with industrial-influenced tracks as “The rosy-lipped batfish” by Enzyme X, “8 bit racket” by Broken Rules and their own “Tendrils of agony”, but also serve up some straight, but highly powerful tracks like “Enemy” by Na-Goyah, Tha Playah remix of The Headbanger’s “In your head” and “Strangle and mutilate” by Angerfist.

Both Nosferatu and Meccano Twins provide you with the best in current hardcore and serve it up in two flawless mixes, with a total of 35 hardcore killers. If you consider yourself “Hardcore 4 life”, be sure to not miss out on this one!!!!

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The wait is finally over; the long awaited album "Evilution" by Evil Activities is a fact. It took a lot of sleepless nights but the result has become nothing less then amazing. "Evilution" is a smashing double album featuring a total of 22 high-quality hardcore tracks. Wicked collaborations with Tha Playah, Endymion, Nosferatu, The Viper, DJ Panic, Neophyte, Alee and Ruffian. Twisted remixes by Endymion, Neophyte & Tha Playah and Headbanger. From sure to be party-hits to raw floorfillers, everything can be found on this double album.
A true "Evilution" it

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On Saturday the 22nd of March 2008, over 15.000 hardcore fanatics enjoyed another stunning episode of ”A Nightmare in Rotterdam”. This “From Cradle to Grave” edition held in the superb Ahoy’ venue presented two areas fully equipped with an ear-blowing sound system, thrilling decoration and lights and off course a smashing line-up of the best hardcore artists.

Fans of the good old early days enjoyed the Cradle area, with heroes as The Forze DJ Team, Rob Gee, Buzz Fuzz vs. The Darkraver and The Viper vs.Vince amongst others. The massive Sportpaleis was reserved for the Grave area in which the current hardcore elite, such as DJ Neophyte vs. Panic vs. Tha Playah, Paul Elstak vs. Partyraiser, Evil Activities, Nosferatu vs. Endymion vs. Ophidian, provided the base for what became another memorable experience in the ongoing “Nightmare in Rotterdam” saga.

This DVD takes you back in time for over 2 hours and gives you the chance to relive “A Nightmare in Rotterdam - From Cradle to Grave” once more, covering both areas and its artists all presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 sound quality. Extra’s contain a photo gallery with over 300 party pictures, backstage interviews with the performing artists, the official trailer and a special VIP report.

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The release of the DVD will be accompanied by the official CD pack.
It contains 4 DJ-sets with more than 50 of the roughest, toughest tracks, all live recorded at this event. Disc one features the highly energetic set from Nosferatu vs. Endymion vs. Ophidian with tracks as “Come as One”, “So Many Sacrifices” and “From Cradle to Grave”, while Neophyte vs. Tha Playah vs. Panic provide you with dancefloor-fillers as “Raw to the Floor, “Still nr. 1”and the The Stunned Guys & Tommyknocker remix from “Drop It”. The second disc is fully packed with pumping stuff from the good old days. Buzz Fuzz vs. The Darkraver take you back to the past with “XTC Love”, “Gib Mir Die Bass” and “Pessa Pessa” to name just a few. Tango & Cash are responsible for the second set on this disc and they prove that they still rock the dancefloor with stuff like “Get this Motherfucker”, “Gam gam” and “Paranoia”.

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*Update* Check out this nice interview with Ferry on Partyflock.

Ferry Corsten is one of the most in-demand and successful DJ’s in the world, with fiercely dedicated fans known to follow him from city to city and gig to gig. But within the close-knit international DJ community, he’s regarded as something more: a studio, auteur with a fierce sense of sonic rightness; a real-deal producer creating the most complete, lavish, melodic records in dance music. In his sixteen year production career Corsten is one of the most prolific and successful dance artists in the market today.

With tons of releases, remixes and compilations, countless gold discs, numerous awards, nine artist albums under his belt and travelling the globe back and forth to feast audiences with his flawless DJ sets, the time had come to take on a new challenge. In collaboration with Dutch organisation UDC Events, Ferry Corsten presented “Full On Ferry – Masquerade” on the 27th of October 2007 in Ahoy, Rotterdam. An event which captured virtually the entire electronic spectrum, from sexy house to infectious electro and rough techno, with melodic trance trying it all together.

Taking of the masks of his alternate identities which he preciously used for many releases in the past symbolizes the broadening of Corsten’s musical horizons, explain the theme ‘Masquerade’ to the fullest. During Full On Ferry, his musical philosophy was optimally translated into sound, image, atmosphere and decoration, supported by internationally acclaimed artists like Erick E, Fedde Le Grand, Cosmic Gate, Christopher Lawrence, Dogzilla, Secret Cinema vs. Grooveyard and rising trance star Breakfast. A handful of world-class DJ colleagues, handpicked by Corsten personally.

This live registration DVD reflects Corsten’s versatility and his current musical vision, during what easily could be the very best gig in his impressive and successful career so far.

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*Update- Dutch only*
Steve was op zondag 18 mei aangeschoven aan de overbekende “Spuiten & Slikken” tafel.Nodeloos om te vermelden dat deze uitzending slechts zal ging over het nodige spuit- en slik gedrag van Steve de afgelopen twintig jaar.

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The Darkraver, one of the most prolific Dutch artists embraced by the entire Dutch nation and foreign nations, celebrates his 20th year in “the bizz” this year… This milestone is - in the good tradition of The Darkraver - celebrated in an extraordinary fashion. In collaboration with Dutch independent record company Mid-Town Records, The Darkraver released a double CD which perfectly reflects the 20-year musical journey of His Royal Darkness, in one fantastic mix divided over two CD’s. This double CD has an additional complimentary bonus DVD showing The Fabulous Life of The Darkraver, giving the viewer a one hour opportunity to witness this multi-entertainer behind the scenes.

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This long awaited double CD and DVD was officially presented to the audience on Steve’s very own playground: Pussy Lounge in Outland, Rotterdam. Pussy Lounge celebrated her 50th edition on the 5th of April so even more reasons to pop those Bacardi bottles!   

The new and improved Darkraver website has also been launched.
Check out www.darkraver.nl for everything related to the Darkraver.