Umeå Hardcore: 20 bands/records you need to check out

We at THE UNDERGROUND FRACTION wants to pay tribute to the world famous Umeå Hardcore Scene. The impact that the strong northern hardcore movement had for the rest of the scene can’t be ignored. It all started in 1989 with STEP FORWARD and was followed by REFUSED, ABHINANDA and the bands on the DESPERATE FIGHT RECORDS label. Some people may think that the scene died in the late 90’s but we will prove you wrong. We are very proud to be a part of this amazing scene with the release of Umeå’s HÅLL DET ÄKTA – 090 LP on October 31:st, 2013.

Here’s a list of 20 bands and 20 records that you need to check out. Both the famous and those from the underground. Enjoy!

1994: DOUGHNUTS Equalize nature – MCD

1994: ABHINANDA Senseless – LP/CD

1995: FINAL EXIT Teg – CD

1995: SHIELD Vampiresongs – LP/CD

1996: SAIDIWAS Saidiwas – MCD

1996: STEP FORWARD It did make a difference: complete discography – CD

1997: SEPARATION Separation – CD

1997: ECLIPSE The bonafide E.P. – 7″

1997: BLOODPATH Split w/ Forced Into – 7″

1998: REFUSED The shape of punk to come – LP/CD

2000: D.S.-13 Vad vet vi om kriget? – LP/CD

2001: E.T.A No faith – LP/CD

2001: PLASTIC PRIDE Ammunition spent – LP/CD

2005: REGULATIONS Regulations – LP/CD

2006: INSURGENT KID Paranoia – LP/CD

2009: AC4 AC4 LP/CD

2009: FOREVER YOUNG The guarantee – CD

2011: U.X. VILEHEADS Hardcore XI – LP

2013: LESRA You get out what you put in – LP

2013: HÅLL DET ÄKTA 090 – LP (PRE-ORDER HERE)