Angerfist
Dutch hardcore techno musician
Danny Masseling (born 20 June 1981), better known by his stage name Angerfist, is a Dutch hardcore producer and DJ. He has maintained popularity in the hardcore genre for an extended duration, and is often referred to as the "King of Hardcore". Many claim that his music, featuring distorted kicks and aggressive vocals, has defined the modern hardcore sound.
Aside from his main alias, he also produces other genres and subgenres under various aliases and is part of the groups the Supreme Team (with Outblast, Tha Playah & Evil Activities), Masters Elite (with Catscan and Outblast), and Roland & Sherman (with Outblast).
During live acts, Angerfist is accompanied by MC Prozac (Minne Roos), who, since 2013, has adopted the DJ Bloodcage alias which he previously shared with Angerfist. Angerfist and MC Prozac have chosen not show their real face during performances, opting to wear a white hockey mask instead.
Career
Early Years
Angerfist started making music at the age of 16. Beginning with 4-beat programmed loops and breakbeats, his interest in producing music started to grow. He began his career in 2001 after sending a demo to Mark Vos, also known as DJ Buzz Fuzz, director of BZRK Records. Vos liked the tape and signed Angerfist, who then released his first EPs under the names Menace II Society and Angerfist. Angerfist soon gained popularity in the gabber scene because of the aggressive "nustyle" sound he made.
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