While I was recently doing some photo research for an interview piece I ran on Patrick Kitzel (True Blue, Reaper Records), I came across a '90s hardcore treasure trove. It was a collection from a Netherlands-based photographer named Roel Brals. I reached out to Roel and he was kind enough to grant me permission to run some of my favorite shots from his '90s-focused album. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did! -Carlos Ramirez
Arkangel performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Abhinanda at Ieper Fest, Belgium, 1997. (Photo: Roel Brals)Stretch Armstrong performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Deadbolt performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Congress at Ieper Fest, Belgium, 1997. (Photo: Roel Brals)Shift performing in the Netherlands, 1995. (Photo: Roel Brals)Spirit 84 performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Dropdead performing at the Box, Netherlands, 1998. (Photo: Roel Brals)Kickback performing at Musicon, Den Haag, Netherlands, 2001. (Photo: Roel Brals)Cast In Fire at Ieper Fest, Belgium, 2000. (Photo: Roel Brals)As Friends Rust at Goudvishal, Arnhem, Netherlands, 1998. (Photo: Roel Brals)Creation Is Crucifixtion performing in Nijmegen, Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Earth Crisis performing in the Netherlands, 1995. (Photo: Roel Brals)Reaching Forward performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Converge performing in the Netherlands, 1999. (Photo: Roel Brals)No Turning Back performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)True Blue performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Hatebreed performing in the Netherlands, 2001. (Photo: Roel Brals)Swing Kids at Ieper Fest, Belgium, 1996. (Photo: Roel Brals)Shai Hulud performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Stigmata at Ieper Fest, Belgium, 2000. (Photo: Roel Brals)Mainstrike performing their final show, Netherlands, 1999. (Photo: Roel Brals)Length of Time performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)Manliftingbanner reunion show in the Netherlands, 1999. (Photo: Roel Brals)Veil performing in the Netherlands, year unknown. (Photo: Roel Brals)
