Painbringer lives Gabber and breathes Early Hardcore. In the early 00s, he rose from local underground raves to bring back the sound and Gabber spirit of the 90s in a fresh new way. Throughout the years he's released his music on various labels and has played on events all over Europe. Nowadays he runs the label Rave Instinct as a representative of the Early Hardcore scene, releasing his music not just online but also on CD and vinyl.