For with such a worryingly cheesy Hardcore past, you have to hand it to the man - well known for his ability to continue everyday life with sunglasses on indoors - to take a major turn and focus on "the darker side of Hardcore". Once part of a two-man DJ team with DJ Kam, we no longer hold that against him 7 years later and welcome his unique sound to the PH Collective.

Also seen as part of the "PH Allstars" at our Spectrum parties, either with Darkmain, or Frantic-X (see below).

Favourite Artists: Kevin Energy, Scott Majestik, AMS

Cheet is more oldskool than just about all of us put together, but it's only been in the last 2 years that he has really discovered some of the harder sounds that hugely popular in Europe, but still very much under catered for in little NZ.

Also heavily into his Gabber, Cheet can now open the PH supports' eyes even woder, as him and DamNation can show the huge range of different Hardcore available all over the continent. Very well received at Requestline II - keep an eye out for him.

Favourite Artists: Neophyte, Evil Activities, Scott Brown, DJ Brisk

For someone who makes DJ Kam looks like the Incredible Hulk, Darkmain certainly can pack a punch for his size. Resident at the past few Yellow Brick Road all-age parties, as well as guesting at numerous PH's throught the last year, Darkmain is able (and usually does) play anything from boring 160bpm "progressive" Hardcore to full-on, even-DamNation-wouldn't-dare 220bpm Terrorcore.

Thankfully, we're armed with a police baton if the latter creeps out any later than next Thursday, but expect a range of diverse sounds from the pint-sized nutter.

Favourite Artists: Dj Sy, Scott Brown, Neophyte, DJ Paul

Whilst most of our regular guests have been banging out tunes for a number of years (not just Hardcore, that is), Dave aka Frantic-X has been one of the biggest breaths of fresh air so far to our intimate Hardcore scene. Having discovered the sound, listening to the music and buying the records from his own pure love for the sound, we urged him to keep cracking at the turntables for the chance of proving his passion for Hardcore in a club environment.

He has certainly not disappointed, and as well as two Planet Hardcore, two Spectrum (under "PH Allstars") and a Requestline under his belt, his technical precision in the mix is but anything to be questioned about.

Favourite Artists: Scott Brown, DJ Sy, Hixxy, Breeze & Styles

Renowned for reducing most glowstick-waving ravers to tears, DamNie has not been one to soften his sound to apease the masses. With theintroduction of another part-time Gabber DJ to the fold, Dammers can now concentrate on experimenting a bit more with some of the more unusual UK Hardcore that is becoming available, as well as remaining loyal to the Dutch roots.

A respected producer and predominantly known for playing Hardstyle & German Hard Trance, most things he lays on the platter are usually not for the faint hearted!

Favourite Artists: DJ Promo, CLSM, Catscan, Blizzard Boys.

Cheeky Kam - when, not chasing a piece of skirt, is chasing up the latest releases of the new sound of UK Hardcore. Far beyond its cheddar-laiden nature of the past, Kam likes to call his sound 'Swordcore', in respect of the superb trancey sound from the stables of DFM, Raver Baby and Evolution Records.

Equally as fond of his other prefered style (Tech & Funky House), we're still trying to figure out how someone can be so passionate about two such contrasting genres. Beats us.

Favourite Artists: DJ Hixxy, Scott Brown, Breeze & Styles.

The infamous Nick Collings himself. Yes, he did used to play Hardcore - and to prove it, probably has more of these records than most of us put together. Resurrecting his roots and dusting off his old DJ name, the Scoobster prides himself in playing many of the tunes he thinks should have been (and should be) the classics - but don't have the recognition they deserve.

Noted as the official Planet Hardcore bank, Scoob also teams up with DamNation to produce varying styles of other electronica.

Favourite Artists: Breeze & Styles, DJ Hixxy, Charly Lownoise & Mental Theo.

Without a doubt, the longest-serving Hardcore DJ in the country. Adam has been playing some form of Hardcore since people were still try figure out what the sound was about. Having played many of the memorable Hardcore gigs - including The Brain, the first Bonkers, Pro D-Jay, along with residences at P104/Icon, Central Studios and Klub 2K. He was also the joint founder of Criminal Records back in 1998.

Adam has now left the crew and is enjoying many long sunny days in Brisbane instead.