FFF: Wreck Havoc Vol.1

Rave-tastic tracks by FFF in his typical vein on Mindbender! Original pressing from 2007. 

We just received the very last copies directly from the label.

By the time FFF (Tommy de Roos) released Wreck Havoc Vol. One in 2007, he was already a central figure in the European breakcore scene, having co-founded the legendary Breakcore A Go-Go nights. This release, a joint venture between Mindbender and Orange Socks, captured a pivotal moment where the "Ravecored" sound began to perfectly harmonize with authentic jungle foundations.

Why it matters in his discography:

While his early 2000s output on labels like Hong Kong Violence was known for sheer, frenetic brutality, Wreck Havoc represents a more sophisticated evolution. It bridges the gap between his high-velocity experimental roots and the "modern old-school" jungle sound he is celebrated for today on labels like 3AM Eternal.

• The Sound: Featuring the standout track "Ease The Pressure," this EP is a masterclass in the "ravecore" aesthetic—balancing euphoric 1993-style piano stabs and soulful vocal chops with the "mashed-to-bits" Amen breaks that became his signature.

• The Legacy: It serves as a precursor to his later, more atmospheric jungle works, proving that FFF could maintain the intensity of breakcore while embracing the groove and dub-heavy basslines of classic sound system culture.

For DJs and collectors of records at the intersection of Jungle, Breakcore, and Hardcore, this is an essential archival piece from one of the genre’s most consistent innovators.

First released March 23rd 2007 on 12" by Mindbender Records/Orange Socks. Edition of 515 copies. 

 "After more than 3 years berlin based label Mindbender is back again joining forces with FFFs very own label Orange Socks to release a Killer vinyl! This time FFF gives us his quality hyper jungle with a heart for old school and a foggy twisted housey feel. no ragga vocals on this one! This release is a tribute to the series of Events which are being held under the name Wreck havoc in Rotterdam, by a group of people which rose out of the ashes of the now legendary Breakcore a go-go" 

"This is sick neo-junglist breakcore with slippery backwards runnin breaks, bubbly basslines and plenty of raves cheers and helium voices. Everything happens at the right time on this 12" and you'll find yourself with a vicks mask over your face crouched in the bassbin before we can even say "Wheel!" - Broklyn Beats 

"Mindbender records is back after some silence now with their 10th release. this time with soundboy FFF from Rotterdam and two heavy ravish jungle core tracks. Both got some tricky breaks works and a hard edge to happy hardcore without being really a happy hardcore tune. Massive rush of breaks!" - Sozialistischer plattenbau 

"FFF goes on with his powerful mix of (happy) hardcore, violent drum'n'bass and breaks on this record on Berlin's Mindbender, delivering on one side a track that could very well fit with the hardest of Panacea's new era sounds, and, on the other side, a harder, bassier tunes that should reunite d'n'b and hardcore fans alike. A well cut, once again deadly catchy record and a potential party hymn in the making." - Ad Noiseam