The ghost of Doomcore spread like wildfire around the world. A myriad of labels, projects, even parties were set up - solely dedicated to the doomed souls of the Hardcore Techno scene.
Most or these faltered quite quickly and disappeared again.
Hence we will cast our (evil) eye on those that lasted a bit longer, preferably to this day.
As mentioned, there are *a lot* of Doomcore labels.
So this is just a tiny selection out of these.
Hellfire
Hellfire was set up DJ Darkside, who has been around the Hardcore and Doomcore scene for a long time.
This label stands out as it almost exclusively dedicated to vinyl releases, in a time when most others have gone digital.
Hellfire is a home to some very high profile names, like Dr Macabre, FFM Shadow Orchestra or The Horrorist.
▲NGST
Technically this isn't about a label;
Angst is a project by FFF, who was one of most successful 2nd generation Breakcore artist.
No breakin' here, but darkness through and through.
This ain't some poser-aggressive big bassdrum shit; the sound is more introverted, there is influence by ebm, 80s industrial, black ambient and even shoegaze.
Angst classified their music as "doomgaze" accordingly.
Doomcore Records
Doomcore Records was set up in the cold, dark harbor city of Hamburg, and had over 200 releases since its inception.
Famous artists and newcomers have released side 2 side on this label, and the musical styles are all over the map, too; as long as its rhythmic, repetitive, and wakes up the dead.
System Shutdown
Another Hamburg project (the doom must be strong in this city).
There are few releases, but they keep coming steadily at a timed pace, and they are all the better because of this.
These aren't just tracks, the releases are often tied into multi-media experiences with videos and spoken word(s), and extensive myths and lore are drawn around each object.
Doomcore Initiative
A quite young label with some very strong releases.
Not much is known, but the people involved in this project are scattered around the globe. Maybe bound by a vow silence?
The releases themselves are esoteric and dark.
Dead Zone Communications / Future Dust Division
The DarkCreator was a player in the original Dutch Gabber scene, so he is a true veteran of hard sounds.
The labels are not about Gabber though, it's Doom- and Industrial Hardcore all the way.
Almost every release hosts some quality music, so it's definitely worth checking out.
Nethercords
Nethercords is run out of "down under" by Tyrant X who, according to his bio, is "a disciple of Lilith and Hecate".
And that's exactly what you get here; haunted and occult sounds that make you feel as if you have stepped into the nether worlds already.
Most releases center more on Industrial Hardcore and Techno; but Doom will be met, too.
Noisj
Noisj was *the* label of the 2010s Industrial Hardcore scene, with releases popping out almost every other day.
The schedule is more paced now, but it's still surfing the tide.
In total, there are lots and lots of styles on this label; Gabber, Hardcore, Oldschool... and Doomcore too!
Dark Impact
Sublabel of an Italian label dedicated to more contemporary Hardcore sounds.
But as the name implied, this ain't mainstream, but all about the dark side of the core.
Industrial Hardcore, Dark Techno, Doomcore...
There is steady output, the music has high production values, and the releases are strong in general.
Dark.Descent
Host to a family of labels and sublabels; most are about hardcore-techno-acid sounds, but there are some pure doom releases too.
Again, this is an already veteran label which is still quite vital.
Worth checking if you are willing to do some digging.
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