“The silence beneath the surface has been broken” The official anthem for Masters of Hardcore 2026 has arrived, and this year it’s D-Fence & Alee who set the tone for battle. With Tides of Tyranny, they introduce a theme built around rebellion, storm, and unity.

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Driven by heavy kicks, a commanding and instantly recognizable vocal, and a build-up destined to explode live, the track delivers the sound that will echo through the Brabanthallen this year. As tradition dictates, the anthem-maker will perform the anthem during the event itself and 2026 will be no exception. D-Fence is set to play Tides of Tyranny during his live set on the mainstage at 16:15. One thing is already certain: with the release of the anthem, the countdown to Masters of Hardcore has officially begun.

The Masters of Hardcore 2026 anthem, ‘Tides of Tyranny’ by D-Fence & Alee, is now available on all streaming platforms.

Masters of Hardcore anthems through the years

2026: D-Fence & Alee – Tides of Tyrannee
2025: Angerfist &  Nolz & Tha Watcher – Temple Of Resonance
2024: Deadly Guns & Tha Watcher – Time Heist
2022: DJ Mad Dog & Evil Activities – Immortal
2020: DJ Mad Dog & Dave Revan – Magnum Opus
2019: N-Vitral & Sovereign King – Vualt of Violance
2018: Angerfist & Tha Watcher – Tournament of Tyrants
2017: Destructive Tendencies – The Skull Dynasty
2016: Miss K8 & Nolz – Raiders Of Rampage
2015: Bodyshock & MC Jeff – Legacy
2014: Tha Playah & MC Tha Watcher – Eternal
2013: Re-Style – The Conquest of Fury
2012: State of emergency – The Vortex of Vengeance
2011: Dyprax ft. MC Tha Watcher – Statement of Disorder
2010: Outblast & Angerfist & MC Tha Watcher – Voice Of Mayhem
2009: Catscan – Design The Future
2008: DJ Outblast – Infinity
2007: The Stunned Guys – Raise Cain
2006: Bass-D & King Matthew – The Genesis
2005: Angerfist – The World Will Shiver
2004 (Thialf): DJ Outblast & DJ Korsakoff – Unleash The Beast
2004 (Beursgebouw): Base Alert – Zoo

Every style represented during Tides of Tyranny

Earlier, Masters of Hardcore already unveiled the full line-up. On March 28, 2026, the Brabanthallen will once again transform into the epicenter of hardcore, with a program covering the complete spectrum of the genre. The mainstage reflects that broad identity, featuring highlights such as: Hour of Heritage (Noize Suppressor, Tommyknocker and Unexist), Nosferatu & Tha Playah – Combined Forces, a 45-minute set by Paul Elstak and the new live act Hardcore Nation by Deadly Guns

In addition, visitors can explore dedicated areas including:

  • Masters of Extreme Hardcore (uptempo & new live concepts)
  • Masters of Early Hardcore (face-to-face sets)
  • Masters of Early Uptempo (new area in 2026)
  • Masters of Frenchcore
  • Masters of Terror
  • Masters of Millennium
  • And of course The After, featuring a rare classics set by Angerfist

From early and millennium to uptempo, frenchcore and terror, Masters of Hardcore once again represents every corner of the genre in 2026.

Masters of Hardcore – Tides Of Tyranny

Masters of Hardcore – Tides of Tyranny takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Brabanthallen in Den Bosch. The full timetable has been announced, including D-Fence at 16:15 on the mainstage, where he will traditionally perform the anthem Tides of Tyranny. Tickets and more information are available via the official Masters of Hardcore website.