Top 5 | The HARD DATA

Artist: Filippo Calgani A.K.A. “DJ Mad Dog”

Label: Traxtorm Records

Started: 2000

Location: Italy, Rome

Filippo Calgani, or DJ Mad Dog, started his hardcore music career at the age of 16 in his home town with a group called “Hardcore Terrorists”. In 2000, Filippo decided to start a new project with Traxtorm Records under the name DJ Mad Dog, churning out hundreds of hits including singles, Eps, and compilations with other hardcore artists such as Nosferatu, Noize Suppressor and Tommyknocker. Because of his versatility within the hardcore genre, Mad Dog has performed at multiple hardcore festivals including Thunderdome and Masters of hardcore.

5 Awesome tracks:

Disorder

Released in May 2006, “Disorder” is one of DJ Mad Dog’s most popular tracks to date. Anyone new to the genre will be drawn in by the track’s energy and DJ Mad Dog’s raw, hardcore talent.

So What About The…?

Released the same time as “Disorder”, the #2 track by Mad Dog “So What About The…?” will take what you may or may not know about DJ Mad Dog and multiply it times ten. This track takes you on an adrenaline roller coaster that you’ll want to ride over and over again.

357 Bitches

Track #3 takes us back a year for DJ Mad Dog, dropped in April 2005. His talent and versatility shines through and shows hardcore fans what he’s capable of. If this track doesn’t leave you wanting more, then listen to it again.

Welcome Down

Track #4 dropped at the end of 2006, wrapping up a solid year for DJ Mad Dog having three hard hitting tracks that are sure to get the dancefloor shaking and moving. “Welcome Down” has a ferocious double timing beat that will keep you coming back for more.

The Down

Track #5 is last on this list because there’s a chance it’ll raise your blood pressure to a dangerous level. “The Down” is an intense track that doesn’t quit and won’t let you break for a drink, so make sure you’re hydrated before hitting the floor when this track comes on!

DJ Mad Dog is a force to be reckoned with in the hardcore scene. His tracks don’t care how you’re feeling and he certainly doesn’t hold your hand when entering this world of energetic, pulse raising music. His ability to force your body to move using nothing but sounds and innovations is a testament to his talents. No one looking to get into the genre should overlook DJ Mad Dog, but he won’t let you because like his music, he won’t quit and there’s no way he can be ignored.

Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/djmaddogmusic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djmaddogmusic/

Coming to you directly from the techno hardcore land, The Netherlands, Danny Masseling, known as Angerfist, is a DJ and producer of hardcore techno and gabber. Known for his unique performing style – hooded sweater and infamous Jason mask – and his eclectic beats, he is, for a number of hardcore fans, the most influent hardcore producer on the international scene. And a reputation like this doesn’t get built overnight.

Starting with an E.P. in 2002 on the label Overload Records, Angerfist quickly took the hardcore scene by storm, not only thanks to his numerous hit records such as the very popular Criminally Insane and Fuck Off, but also to the quality of his sets and his incredible presence and charisma on stage. Add that to the dramatic side of his live shows, and you have got a hardcore champion!

In 2006, MC Prozac joins his friend Danny Masseling in this adventure, and Angerfirst turns into a live act that soon becomes one of the biggest players in the gabber and hardcore techno international scene.

Here’s a list of Angerfist’s 5 best tracks:

Criminally Insane:

The unique beat of this track makes it easy to understand why it is one of Angerfist’s most popular ones. It’s got the darkness, it’s got the hardcore, and it’s got a little eclectic side to it. It’s everything a fan of hardcore loves and more.

Chronic Disorder:

Angerfist probably has the most disturbing song titles in the hardcore world, and that is what makes him so popular. Even with this kind of titles, you can’t help but dance to the beat, because it is that catchy. Chronic Disorder is a perfect example of that.

Fuck Off:

Every rebel would love this track! The beats would make any former party animal nostalgic about their youth’s raves.

Chaos and Evil:

With beats and sounds a little more on the techno side, this track shows Angerfist’s genius in all its glory. Indeed, he can move from soft to hardcore in a few seconds without it feeling hectic or heavy on the ears. On the contrary, it goes as smoothly as possible.

Raise Your Fist:

A call for revolution, a call for glory! This is basically what Raise Your Fist is. If the French Revolution had happened in the 21^st century, this would be the rebels’ official anthem.

They say that the perfect words to describe Angerfist are “retaliate and devastate!”, and they couldn’t be more right. His beats wake up the rebel in you and open your eyes to the endless possibilities music and art have to offer.

He is now one of the most respected hardcore producers in the world, and some might even consider him a genius. They wouldn’t be wrong, because a musical genius is someone who awakes emotions and feelings in you through their art, and that is exactly what Angerfist succeeded to do.

Discover more about Angerfist on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/angerfistmusic/

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