Launched in the summer of 2002, ASSAULT Records has been around as an idea for several years before that. I've been toying with the idea of running a 'classic' hardcore label ever since... Read More

Launched in the summer of 2002, ASSAULT Records has been around as an idea for several years before that. I've been toying with the idea of running a 'classic' hardcore label ever since I've discovered Hardcore for myself.

There always were bands I'd have loved to work with, but for some reason or other, I never got my act together- until now. When THE SCARLET LETTER asked us to do a record for them, we decided that it was finally time to put ASSAULT Records on the map.
For me, hardcore was (and still is) more than music, not just another trend. After actively being involved with this scene for over fifteen years now, I can safely say that punk and hardcore have become part of my life. The politics and the rage, the passion and emotion are what 'my' hardcore is all about. Over the years, I've been provoked, challenged and educated through bands, zines and individuals who call themselves punk or hardcore. ASSAULT Records is my way to support bands that still rock my world, to say 'thank you' for years of inspiration. It's an effort to give back to a scene that gave me so much.

Eventhough I do have musical preferences, I'm not going to limit the label to a certain sound. But you can be sure that there will only be records by bands that I can stand behind and support fully.

The inaugural release was a 7" EP by THE SCARLET LETTER from NJ. Ever since their debut release on Hater Of God, I've been deeply impressed with their work. To have their new 7" as my first release was an honor.

Hailing from NYC, THE DISASTER released their full length CD 'Black And White And Red All Over' on Endwell records. I liked it so much that we asked them to release the vinyl version of that record. Enter ASSAULT Records #2.

Our third release was the european pressing of the R.A.M.B.O. - Wall Of Death The System LP/CD that came out on 625 Productions. Drug free anarchist bikers going wild. We were taken not only by their music, but their lyrics as well.

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