Fire Stage - Presented By: AZ Hardcore Junkies & London West



Ophidian / Conrad Hoyer - Enzyme, Enzyme X, Industrial Strength, Protocast, Meta 4 - Holland

At 5 years old, Conrad Hoyer started piano lessons, sparking a carreer with many twists and turns through different styles of music. Using keyboards and cassette recorders Conrad started recording his first songs and mixes in 1993, 11 years old at the time. By 1995 hardcore music had become very infuential for the Dutch youth and he started using computer software to write hardcore songs. With the artists of the Ruffneck label as main lead he worked on perfecting his technique, specialising in fast, breakbeat-orriented juno-sound hardcore. In 1998 DJ Ruffneck was convinced of Conrad's talent after recieving a 4 track cd-demo, and asked him if he would like to join his labels Gangsta and Supreme Intelligence. And thus at 16 years old Conrad became the youngest artist to join the crew.
The period '98-'00 can be seen as a learning period in which Conrad released a few records as Trypticon and a few more tracks as Ophidian, but was still struggling to be consistent and to find an own place within the hardcore scene.

Things changed in 2001. In this year Conrad joined Enzyme Records, started building his own studio and started his study of Music Technology at the Utrecht School of Arts. He decided to drop the Trypticon-project and concentrate on producing as Ophidian, focussing on slower hardcore, with more techno and electronic music influences. Enzyme started a sub-label called Enzyme X on which more experimental hardcore could be released, which came as a blessing because it provided exactly the space that Conrad needed to define himself and his style. From this moment on progression was fast, and he released quite a number of tracks including his first solo-album,
Ophidian - Blackbox, in 2003. This album was groundbreaking at the time, was never repressed and has now become a cult legend.

His biggest break untill now came in 2004 when he remixed one of the bonus-tracks of the Blackbox cd, Butterfly, for the new Enzyme VIP label. The track was originally written as a piano piece, but was released as a hardcore track, and in the remix Conrad decided to bring both elements together again. Butterfly VIP was a massive hit, was played at so many parties around the world, and was featured on so many compilation cd's that for anyone remotely into hardcore this track was impossible to miss.
With this succes in the pocket, Conrad started to work on his next, two-part cd album called Betrayed by Daylight. Two vinyl records, the Enzyme 18 X and Y, were released in the winter of '04/'05, as well as the extra 18 Z containing some of the more experimental tracks of the album. Even though this double cd was of a different style than the Blackbox, more diverse and polished and less raw and technoid, it was received very well and spawned a few well known tracks of its own, of which Angel and The Middle Children have been played the most.

In 2005 Conrad teamed up with Patrick van Kerckhoven to start two new labels, Protocast for hard techno, and Meta4 for experimental hardcore and industrial with techno and IDM flavours. Since then both labels have grown steadily, becoming quite renown in their respective scenes, and attracting fans and artists from all over the world.
His latest move is teaming up with long-time friend Tijs Ham a.k.a. Tapage. They made a record for Bionic Recording including 2005 floorfiller 'The Míne' and another one for Meta0 in 2006, a new Meta4 sub-label focussing on breakcore and IDM. With these last projects Conrad's mission seems clear: build up the different labels and try to top himself in each respective style, be it mainstream hardcore, dark, experimental hardcore, hard techno, breakcore or IDM.

CIK vs. Mayhem - AZHC/META4NL/INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH/SFU RECORDS/ORGANIZED CONFUSION



CIK - After founding the Arizona Hardcore Junkies in 1997 with DJ Spitfire, it wasn't until 2000 that Cik made the decision to embark upon his DJ career. Inspired by his favorite artists—Delta 9, Petrochemical, Endymion, Ophidian, and —he claimed the title DJ Cik before fully teaching himself to play. In only 5 years, Cik has had the honor of playing alongside artists such as D-Passion, Delta 9, Delirium, Omar Santana, Ophidian, Neophyte, Panic, Nosferatu, Endymion, Jappo, Alex B and other in cities such as San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City and Cik has even ventured to the Netherlands playing in Hillegom, Purmerend, Grootebrook and Wageningen. In December of 2007 he had the chance along with his partners CAP and Poss to play on the legendary Thunderdome Radio in Amsterdam. His Co-Production on Meta 4 Records Titled Bad Attitude was released in Dec 2006. Be on the lookout for Future Releases On Industrial Strength (wish Unatural Selection) and Six Feet Underground (with Forsaken is Dead).




Mayhem - In early 1999 Mayhem was introduced to the sounds of hardcore by friends and instantly got hooked.In 2001 after going to many shows he decided to get his first decks and he has never looked back. Mayhem joined the Arizona Hardcore Junkies in 2003 and after playing many events the following year was invited to play Nocturnal Wonderland in Los Angeles. He also played in Wageningen and Purmerand,Holland in 2006.
Known for rocking parties with different styles ranging from party core,dark core to industrial Mayhem always brings it proper with his presence, mixing skills and signature cuts. He has performed from coast to coast including Northern and Southern California, New York, New Mexico, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida and Oregon. Mayhem always leaves a lasting impression on crowds with his quick mixes and unique style.



Nexone - AZ HARDCORE JUNKIES / ORGANIZED CONFUSION / DJNEXONE.COM Happy B-Day Set!!

Known for his rapid over-the-edge mixing style and endless energy behind the decks, DJ NexOne has been rocking crowds locally, nationally and internationally for over a decade. He has been involved with the Arizona Hardcore Junkies since 2005 and maintianed a strong presense in the scene. Nexone has always brought the harder styles of electronica and beyond. September 13th also marks his birthday, so there will be a few suprises!

Cytheria Vs. Cetra - AZ HARDCORE JUNKIES/NBR



Cytheria - Cytheria fell in love with EDM in late 2001 after hearing the hypnotic beats infused with heavy synth lines. Arizona's first lady of hardcore now finds solace in playing darkcore and mainstream. Cytheria continues to represent the genre with her unique performances and passion. Experience the true hardcore sound.




Cetra - Dedicated to the hardcore techno sound since 1992 and spinning since 1994, Dj Cetra has proven to be one of the top local hardcore djs in Southern California in the past. Cetra has played some of the biggest parties in Southern California with top Artists from Europe, Germany & Italy where the Hardcore sound originated such as Shadowlands Terrorists, Neophyte, Mike Oh’ Man, G-Town Madness, Dj Buzz Fuzz, Dj Isaac, Dj Tron, Inyoung, and more. Known for his collection of rare hardcore classics and speaker bangin’ style of hardcore Cetra is sure to get the crowd moving during every set. After taking a break from the scene in 2001 to pursue a college degree in Northern California, Cetra has returned to the Southern California Hardcore Scene after just over 2 years ready to rock the party once again.





Pac-D - IBB

Pac D has been a long time driving force in the soulful Drum'nBass realm of the Arizona music scene. He cut his teeth on the jump up styles of the late 90's, and moved into the harder roller sound in 2000. Frustrated by the lacking human element of music he took on a different role, teaching others to play records and giving his pupils an understanding of electronic music. While on hiatus from playing he found an organic style of the likes of Omni Trio and LTJ Bukem. Upon his return to the decks in early 2002, Pac D had a new found focus on promoting the organic and soulful sides of DnB. Although this is a slight departure from the downtempo style he started with, Pac D has no problem destroying the dancefloor with his soul soaked beats.



Robo\tech - Organized Confusion/Robotechdnb.com

Hailing from the sunshine state, there’s a lot to be said about hometown hero’s Frequency & Dr. Gonzo. Together, both have steadily dominated the Arizona Underground since their union in early 2005. Having shared stages with the likes of Noisia, Photek, Spor, Infiltrata, and Evol Intent (to name a few), they can be found destroying dance floors all across the national US. Their original productions and powerful stage presence alone have taken them to great heights and there is no sign of them letting up. They’ve recently taken a more serious approach to production, and have locked themselves in their studio with the same goals in mind: committed to creating top-notch drum n bass of every kind. With loads of original material and a hunger for rocking dance floors, there is no stopping the Arizona duo.


Firestage Slots
7:30 -10P PAC -D "Once in a lifetime set"
10-11P Robotech "Full guns Blazing"
11-12A Cik x Mayhem "Turn back the clock newstyle set"
12-1:30A Ophidian "Live if possible, dead if not"
130-230A Nexone "B day bangfest"
230-330A Cetra vs Cytheria"Baldie vs Cutie"
330-CL Poss vs Cap '' The motionless Benchpress"

Now that the FIRE STAGE time slots are up,

I think it's about time I tell you a little more about this stage.

Firstly, the fire stage will be located in an amphitheater for the purity of sound.


Secondly, MC Pro will be bringing in a full 16 cabinet line array, for spot on sound.

Thirdly, the dance floor area has a 65 foot x 65 foot webbed awning at 20 feet tall, aka shade.

Fourthly, "is that a word" the lighting will be a combination of
NU-LSD and Richard Anthony bring their flavors to the stage,

with additional speciality projection systems
and flame towers provided by Phoenix Light Lab.

Lastly, "last but certainly not least",
the AZHCjunkees will be proping the joint out with visions of the future.

AHHHH CREAM

what a line up !!!