''Artcore Fanzine'' is a

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first published in January 1986, covering

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and

hardcore Hardcore, hard core or hard-core may refer to: Arts and media Film * ''Hardcore'' (1977 film), a British comedy film * ''Hardcore'' (1979 film), an American crime drama film starring George C Scott * ''Hardcore'' (2001 film), a British documen ...

music based out of the

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. It is published once or twice a year and as well as interviews of new bands, labels and artists. It is also known for the other half of the magazine called ''Vaultage'' which covers bands, labels, artists, authors and photographers from throughout the history of this style of music. There have been 40 issues of ''Artcore'' published to date (2022) and at least 9 vinyl/CD and cassette releases. ''Artcore'' is edited by "Welly", singer for Four Letter Word, State Funeral and Violent Arrest, graphic designer, and previously roadie for Chaos UK.

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Artcore fanzine at Discogs

Welly at Discogs
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