De Hardheid, a Dutch skapunk band from Amsterdam, was formed in 1996. The group initially gained traction with their debut album Wreed voor je in 1999. Their subsequent albums include Lijfstraf (2001), De Nodige Hardheid (2003), and Onze Jongens (2006). De Hardheid released an EP titled Laat Je Tanden Zien in 2008. The band, influenced by acts like The Specials and Doe Maar, has performed at various poppodia and festivals across the Netherlands, including shows in 2023 despite being on sabbatical since 2009.
