''Artcore Fanzine'' is a

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first published in January 1986, covering

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and hardcore music based out of the

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between 1986 and 2018 before relocating to the

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: It is published once or twice a year and as well as interviews of new bands, labels and artists. It is also known for the other half of the magazine called ''Vaultage'' which covers bands, labels, artists, authors and photographers from throughout the history of this style of music. There have been 42 issues of ''Artcore'' published to date (2024) and at least 20 vinyl/CD and cassette releases. ''Artcore'' is edited by "Welly", singer for Four Letter Word, State Funeral and Violent Arrest, graphic designer, and previously roadie for Chaos UK. Welly Artcore is the author of the books Directions to the Outskirts of Town and Nefarious Artists.

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Artcore fanzine at Discogs

Welly at Discogs
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