HeartattaCk

Established in the early 1990s, HeartattaCk was an American hardcore punk fanzine that focused heavily on the straight edge, veganism, and radical political activism subcultures. It served as a crucial platform for underground bands and readers who were deeply invested in the intersection of hardcore music and progressive social issues.

It focused heavily on both, creating a unique space where reviews of underground hardcore and punk records sat right alongside essays on radical political activism. The zine was instrumental in documenting the straight edge and vegan movements, proving that for its readership, music and politics were inseparable.

HeartattaCk ceased publication in the mid-2000s after over a decade of documenting the underground hardcore punk scene. As the internet began to replace physical fanzines as the primary source for music discovery and political discourse, the print run was ultimately discontinued.

Yes, like many fanzines of its era, HeartattaCk occasionally bundled its issues with compilation CDs, cassettes, or flexi-discs featuring underground bands. These physical compilations were highly valued by collectors and helped fans discover new straight edge and vegan hardcore acts from around the world.