Intents Festival is one of the leading weekend festivals of the Netherlands. Representing different genres and concepts like Dynamite (hardcore), Outrageous! (freestyle),  Relive (classics), Fanaticz (RAW), Karnaval Festival (Karnastyle) and more! 

Intents Festival is known for it’s impressive stages with extraordinary decoration and an overwhelming show. Check the aftermovie on our YouTube channel.

Hardcore | Since 1999

Label: @newmillenniumrecordings

📍 Italy / Brescia 🇮🇹

🎧 Bookings: info@artoffighters.com

Traxtorm Records is one of the most famous and respected hardcore labels in the world.
It was established by The Stunned Guys in 1995 in Milan (Italy) and it releases artists such as The Stunned Guys, Art of Fighters, DJ Mad Dog, Tommyknocker, Meccano Twins, Amnesys, AniMe, Unexist, Alien T, Nico & Tetta, The Melodyst, Placid K & Reflective Rage.
Traxtorm Records is also the source of the Hardcore Italia project.

Starting off their career as "Sick Dj Team" in 2000, the Italian duo formed by Samuele Gozzo and Jacopo Stevenato, after their first release, reached a new dimension and developed a brand new sound becoming the artists known nowadays as "The Sickest Squad".

Their sound soon evolved to be what today it's defined as Sickcore as its purest, releasing popular tracks like Boomshakalaka, Minimal is Criminal, Blue, Zombie and many more.

With their popularity increasing as their sound slowly becoming their trademark in each and every release, TSS started to become a guarantee in the underground scene. This gave them the chance to perform at the most important parties and festival throughout Europe and faraway countries like Canada, Australia, Colombia and Japan, bringing their sound to be known worldwide.

This energetic and creative duo came up with their own label, "Brutale", in 2014, supported by Sonic Solution. The idea behind it was to give people an alternative to what other underground labels released at the time, in order to spread underground sounds of all kinds and genres throughout the globe. Once the label was created, they tried to pursue this aim by performing with their top artists what it is called "Brutale Act".

For the same and shared desire of getting as many people as possible to love and be passionate about their music and Frenchcore in particular, TSS together with two of the top artists on the scene Dr. Peacock and Billx, came out with a new project called "Frenchcore Familia".
This new format kicked off for the first time at Defqon.1 2019 where the Familia drove the crowd insane with thousands of people attending their sets and getting everyday one step closer to their goal.

Filippo Calcagni, better known by his artist name DJ Mad Dog, is an Italian DJ, producer,  and owner of Dogfight Records.

Known for his furious and flaming beats that range across all tempos, Italian Hardcore sensation Mad Dog is unquestionably one of the industry’s most consistent producers. Active in the scene since 1999 and an exponent of the Millennium and Modern Hardcore eras, Mad Dog has remained in an unshakeable position through all of the genre’s twists and turns. 

He’s performed on the world’s biggest stages at Thunderdome, EDC Las Vegas, Qlimax, Mysteryland, Dominator, and many more.

Alien T is a premier Italian Hardcore artist renowned for his diverse, high-quality productions and exceptional performances. His sets are marked by a masterful blend of atmospheric and high-energy tracks, showcasing his refined technique.

Throughout his career as a producer, Alien T has crafted numerous hardcore hits such as "I Am Not Perfect," "The Victory," "Ghetto Mentality," "The Baddest Madness," "Hydra," "My Mind Is Prepared," "Bullets in Their Heads," and the iconic "The Hammer of the Devil," which has cemented its status as a classic and was featured as one of the standout tracks of the past decade (2013 - 2023) on the Thunderdome XXX Compilation.

Alien T's music has garnered significant support from top artists across the Hard Dance spectrum and has frequently topped the charts of major online record shops. 

In addition to his prolific studio work, Alien T has performed at numerous major events including Dominator, Masters of Hardcore, Defqon.1, Resonate, Dance Valley, Q-Base, The Qontinent, Harmony of Hardcore, Ground Zero, Airbeat One, Hardshock Festival, Pandemonium, Let it Roll, Thunderdome in Italy, and many more across 20 different countries.

Alien T has also been involved in notable projects such as This is Hardcore (2012-2015) and Hardcore Italia (2009-2023), and was part of the legendary Traxtorm Records during its golden years.

In 2016, Alien T chose to stop releasing music as the Hardcore scene shifted in a direction that conflicted with his artistic vision and beliefs. Since then, his mission has been to explore new ways to return Hardcore music to its pure and essential form, emphasizing creative freedom over temporary trends and standards. Despite stepping away from the spotlight, he remained dedicated to this mission.

In 2020, Alien T began living with Matt Muscarella, also known as Nightshift. This collaboration fostered a special friendship, leading to daily exchanges of knowledge and ideas about Hardcore music. Their mutual vision, passion, and dedication culminated in the 2025 announcement of their own label, Deus X Machina Records. This venture aims to revitalize Hardcore music and elevate it to new heights.

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