terror
what it is
Terrorcore, terror (or in Dutch and French: "terreur") is a music genre. It originated in Frankfurt in 1994 with the birth of the record label Kotzaak (a PCP sublabel). For a short time, terrorcore artists began to appear in Europe, with Netherlands and Germany having the largest terror scenes.
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✦ who's making it, level by level
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
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questions
What is terror?
Terrorcore, terror (or in Dutch and French: "terreur") is a music genre. It originated in Frankfurt in 1994 with the birth of the record label Kotzaak (a PCP sublabel). For a short time, terrorcore artists began to appear in Europe, with Netherlands and Germany having the largest terror scenes.
What are good terror albums to start with?
Try Intercourse Ritual by The Terrorist Collective, Total Retaliation by Terror, Hardcore by Neophyte, and Terror Track Saga III Bootleg by RUFFKIDD.
Who are some women making terror?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/terror/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making terror, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-21