Mad Dog
Italian hardcore veteran — uncompromising gabber built for the largest rooms in Europe and played like it.
DJ Mad Dog is one of the more recognisable names in Italian hardcore, long associated with the Bologna-based Traxtorm Records, a label central to the country's gabber output since the 1990s. His productions and sets sit in the mainstream hardcore lane: fast, distorted kick patterns, blunt vocal hooks and breakdowns designed to carry across a large hall rather than a small club. He has been a regular presence at the bigger European hardcore events for many years, and his releases circulate widely on compilations tied to that circuit.
Festivals Mad Dog is playing
Mad Dog at a glance
What festivals is Mad Dog playing in 2026?
Mad Dog is booked at 1 festival: Wasteland 2026.
Is Mad Dog playing Wasteland 2026?
Yes — Mad Dog is on the Wasteland 2026 lineup, September 4–5, 2026 at NOS Events Center, San Bernardino, CA. They play Friday, September 4.
Where is Mad Dog from?
Mad Dog is from Italy.
What kind of music does Mad Dog play?
Mad Dog is tagged hardcore-techno and gabber.
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