Artcore Zine Issue 44 with HDQ 7"

Artcore Zine Issue 44 is a 40-year anniversary special (1986–2026) that includes a highly sought-after 7" EP called Looking Back (The Lost Recordings) by legendary Sunderland punk band HDQ

HDQ - LOOKING BACK (THE LOST RECORDINGS) - 6 SONG COLOUR VINYL 7" EP

Recently unearthed and remastered 1988 unreleased recordings from this legendary Sunderland punk band in their prime. Five lost studio cuts and one live cover. Renowned in their own right, HDQ featured members who also played and recorded with: LEATHERFACE, HEX, THE JONES, STOKOE, DR. BISON, COCKNEY REJECTS, ANGELIC UPSTARTS, RED ALERT, SOFAHEAD, DIAZ BROTHERS, NATTERERS, and MEDICTATION amongst others. Limited edition on colour vinyl in pocket sleeve with foldout insert.

ARTCORE ISSUE #44

FEATURES INTERVIEWS WITH:

HOME FRONT: Synthesizers in the night, Edmonton bootboys think of the new age.
BLOODSTAINS: Burning sons from the black holes of Orange County.
VIOLENT COERCION: Berkeley Veterans share their neuroses while there’s still time.
TOTAL CON: The kids will have their say, uncompromising hardcore from Leeds.
TEARJERKER: Sunderland punks getting it all done and dusted.
SLALOM D: Waltzing down their own path from the harbour walls of Sunderland.
OLD CITY: Portland post-crust purveyors come in from the cold of Doom Town.
OVERGROUND RECORDS: A posthumous interview as tribute to John Esplen.