Category:Hardcore Techno

Hardcore Techno is a subgenre of hardcore that emphasizes industrial sounds, mechanical rhythms, and extreme BPMs. It originated in the early 1990s and evolved from the underground rave scene, often pushing electronic music to its most extreme sonic territories.

• Very fast BPM range, typically between 160-250 BPM.
• Distorted, industrial-sounding drum loops, creating a hard-hitting and relentless feel.
• Raw, abrasive sound design, often using atonal synths and noise textures.
• Minimal melody, maximum impact, focusing on rhythm and percussive power.
• Influence from industrial and noise music, adding a darker aesthetic.

Hardcore Techno has been championed by various artists and labels, including:

• Industrial Strength Records
• PRSPCT Recordings
• Deathchant

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Lenny Dee (pioneer of industrial hardcore)
• The Outside Agency
• Hellfish
• Dolphin
• Radium
• Speedy J (crossover influence)