01 Introduction

This article is part of Chinese Noise, a living archive exploring Chinese identity, underground music and cultural memory through 25 years of Hong Kong Violence.

For this edition, we spoke with RZVX, a newer generation artist whose journey with HKV started as a fan abroad and eventually led him to becoming part of the label himself.

On July 18, RZVX joins the HKV Stage at Dominator Festival 2026.

02 Finding HKV

Like many artists outside the Netherlands, RZVX first discovered HKV through friends in the underground scene.

"My first contact with HKV was through a Portuguese DJ and a good friend of mine called JPS."

One of the first tracks he heard was an Akira classic.

"One of the first tracks I heard was Akira - Fast And Akkurad (Producers Torture Dynamics Edit)."

What started with discovering HKV eventually came full circle. Years after hearing those first releases, RZVX became part of the HKV catalogue himself with the release of Bruhze & RZVX – Who The F Said That. The track later appeared on the Thunderdome 2025 compilation — a milestone that would have been difficult to imagine back when he was first discovering HKV through friends and underground music.

03 My Favorite HKV Track

Choosing a favorite HKV release is not easy.

"It’s hard to choose a favorite track from a label that gives mostly bangers in every release."

Still, one release stands above the rest for RZVX.

The Outside Agency – The Way Of The Exploding Fist

"One EP that was released in 2023 was one of my favorites until this day because I was waiting for some of the tracks for a long time hahah."

Editorial Note: Originally released in 2007, The Way Of The Exploding Fist was remastered and reissued by HKV in 2023 as HKV 009 Remastered. Released as a picture disc, HKV 009 Remastered became one of the most visually distinctive releases in the label’s catalogue.

04 Playing The HKV Stage

For someone who grew up following Dutch hardcore festivals from afar, playing the HKV Stage at Dominator still feels surreal.

"Imposter syndrome kicking in a bit maybe hahahah."

He first heard about Dominator back in 2012.

"I heard about Dominator in 2012. Never in my life would I have thought I would play on a stage there, especially with HKV."

Looking back on the journey, the feeling is one of pride and gratitude.

"I did a lot of work in the last years and I’m really proud and thankful for being in such an amazing lineup like this and playing b2b with Tripped."

05 Learning From The Generations Before

According to RZVX, one of the most important things the older generation passed down is the courage to stay true to yourself.

"I think the older heads brought us real inspiration to never give up on what we believe in… If we like it and believe in it, just do it."

He also credits the older heads for laying the foundation of the scene itself.

"A lot of inspiration for music comes from them because it was years and years of building a community and making huge releases around this type of hard music."

06 What HKV Means To Me

For RZVX, HKV represents freedom.

"HKV to me means freedom of doing whatever you want with music."

But it’s more than just creative freedom.

"People support each other no matter what, and always accept and welcome other people’s ideas and perspectives for their community and space."

Having grown up with HKV music, the connection runs deep.

"I grew up with HKV music so it means a lot to me — a label that made a huge impact on our lives as professionals but also as ravers."

07 Favorite HKV Merch

Among all the merch he owns, one piece stands out above the rest.

"I have my favorite one that says all the genres of hard music that HKV supports."

The shirt carries a memory.

"It’s really amazing because Akira gave it to me one night when I was playing in the Netherlands and it stayed with me until this day."

08 One Word

If he had to describe HKV in a single word?

UNFILTERED

09 A Message To HKV

After twenty-five years, RZVX sees HKV as one of the defining forces in underground hardcore.

"A massive congratulations on a quarter-century of absolute chaos."

For him, the real achievement goes beyond longevity.

"Staying independent, uncompromising, and at the absolute forefront of the extreme music scene for 25 years is an incredible achievement."

Huge shout-out to the whole crew, the artists, and the fans who keep the fire burning. Here’s to the next 25 years of destruction.

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This article is part of Chinese Noise — a growing archive of stories, memories and voices connected to Hong Kong Violence.

Chinese Noise is a collaboration between SinoHaven and HKV.

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