Family Across Borders
For more than two decades, Fiend has maintained a close connection with Hong Kong Violence. Living in the United States, he is living proof that the friendships surrounding HKV extend far beyond borders.
What started as a friendship with Akira grew into a bond that has now lasted more than twenty years. This July, Fiend returns to the HKV Stage at Dominator Festival 2026 for his third appearance, making him one of the few artists to become a three-time HKV Stage veteran.
Known for his uncompromising sound, dark humour and fierce loyalty to the people around him, Fiend remains one of the scene’s most distinctive characters.
Ask Fiend how he first got involved with HKV and you quickly realise that separating fact from fiction may not be possible.
Whether any of that actually happened remains questionable.
According to Fiend, Akira later started Hong Kong Violence to honour his failed career as a street fighter.
When Akira started reaching out to friends for tracks, Fiend was one of the artists he contacted.
When asked about his favourite HKV release, Fiend doesn’t hesitate.
For Fiend, the track represents everything he loves about the underground.
This year marks Fiend’s third appearance on the HKV Stage at Dominator.
The respect goes far beyond music.
What can visitors expect?
Fiend sees a lot of potential in the younger generation.
But when it comes to speedcore and noisecore, he believes something important should never disappear.
Then comes the conclusion only Fiend could make.
For Fiend, the answer is simple.
He sees HKV as a place where generations meet.
For Fiend, one of Akira’s greatest strengths has always been bringing people together.
At the end of the day, that’s what matters most.
If Fiend had to describe HKV using a single word?
Without missing a beat, Fiend starts listing names.
Hellfish, Producer, Skeeta, TO-WA, Traffik, DJ Freak, The Destroyer, Delta 9, Nasenbluten, D.O.A., DJ Tron, Lenny Dee, Rob Gee, Black Blood, Noise Creator, Nevermind, Tense, Tyrant, Deadnoise, Merk, R-Type, Diskore, Baseck, Thrasher, Eye-D, DJ Hidden, Mindustries, DJ Full Auto, Double D, Ron D Core, Warmachine, RPM, Majestee, DJ Arcade, Mirsch, Devilman, Tripped, AK Industry, Bryan Fury, Skullblower, Simon Underground, Mark Newlands, Max Death, Matt Green, Flapjack, Drokz, Virtue, C1B2, Say 10, Angel Enemy, Acid Enema, Warlock, Deathmachine, Hammer Damage, Broken Rules, Tieum, Arcid, Techno B, Helicopter Kick, Nemeton, Xanopticon, Aura T09, Trickfinger, Kilbourne, Somniac One, Meanstreak, Cetra, Soundbomb, D-Loe, Anaesthetik, and Julie the Rave Babe 🦇
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