Nothing But… Hard Techno Slammers, Vol. 10: A Decade of Curated Brutality
Nothing But marks the tenth chapter of its flagship Hard Techno Slammers series with a 25-track compilation that maps the current state of a genre gaining unstoppable momentum across clubs and festivals worldwide. Far from being a mere BPM showcase, this edition proves that hard techno remains a field of tremendous tactical diversity — from restrained, hypnotic structures to full-frontal sonic assaults.
The volume opens deceptively with Mister Pony's «No Comeback Needed» at 105 BPM, a slow-burning introduction before the heavy artillery arrives. Sandro Mure follows with «Sound of the Past» (140 BPM, B minor), where industrial-textured synthesizers lock horns with a punishing kick drum. Veteran Argy (UK) delivers «Mkay» at 155 BPM in G Major, a track that radiates hard-won dancefloor wisdom in every bar.
Standout Tracks
- Abaddon – STRATZEN: At 165 BPM in B minor, arguably the compilation's most devastating moment. Acid layers, industrial snare rolls, and a narrative arc that justifies every second of its nearly seven-minute runtime.
- Trust = Lies – Karno (DE): Just three minutes at 165 BPM. Maximum density, minimum runtime. A manifesto of explosive restraint.
- BADMAN SOUND – HTA: 158 BPM in G Major. A track with transversal groove and UK rave undertones that sets it apart from the rest of the pack.
- Tekno Tempest – Bad Boy Pete: The British hardcore and techno veteran closes the compilation with nearly seven minutes of tempestuous techno, honouring the genre's roots through a thoroughly contemporary lens.
- Collab 3 – A.P. & D.A.V.E. The Drummer: The presence of the legendary D.A.V.E. The Drummer adds historical weight. At 107 BPM, the pair construct a hypnotic piece proving that raw power doesn't always require raw speed.
The compilation also makes room for more introspective material: Ayako Mori's «Éire» in the Dissaster Abi Remix (145 BPM) and Mental Crush's «Many Years With Music» explore the melodic and emotional dimension of hard techno. At the opposite end, VØIDKRUSH, Darkexx, and ANOLUXX sustain surgical pressure in the 155–160 BPM zone with relentless precision.
Overall, Nothing But… Hard Techno Slammers, Vol. 10 functions as both a time capsule and a present-day map — a sonic document confirming that the label strikes a confident balance between established names and emerging voices, always respecting the identity of a genre living through its most expansive era yet.
