The Sickest Squad
The Sickest Squad is an Italian hardcore duo formed by Samuele Gozzo and Jacopo Stevenato, who began their career in 2000 under the name Sick DJ Team before developing the sound and identity that carried them into the wider hardcore, gabber and frenchcore scenes. Their SoundCloud biography credits the pair with reaching a new creative dimension after their first release, evolving into artists recognized across Europe's hardcore circuit. The duo has released through labels including Brutale, Traxtorm Records and Audiogenic, building a catalogue that translates directly into their club and festival DJ sets. They have repeatedly been tapped to mix installments of the 'Hardcore Italia' podcast series, curating episodes that blend their own productions, such as 'Radioactive' and collaborations with artists like Radium and System 3, alongside other hardcore acts, reflecting an ongoing role as both producers and touring DJs within the scene. Their sets, built for high-tempo hardcore and terrorcore crowds, have kept The Sickest Squad a consistent presence on European hardcore festival lineups and podcast rotations well over two decades after their formation as Sick DJ Team.