Important to know
- Website: https://www.instagram.com/hellnation_record_store
- Address: Via Domenico Zampieri, 2/2c, 40129 - Bologna, Italy
- Getting here: Bologna Centrale train station (400 m)
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM - Closed Sunday
Hellnation Music Store is an independent vinyl record shop located in the city of Bologna, northern Italy. The store opened its doors in 2022.
The small, well-organized space is run by Roberto and Alessia, who already had experience in the music and cultural scene in Rome – where they previously operated a shop – and later continued their work in Bologna.
Hellnation Music Store has a strong underground focus, offering international and Italian releases spanning punk, hardcore, ska, metal, reggae, and other related genres. In addition to vinyl records, the shop also sells CDs, books, and T-shirts.
From time to time, the store hosts events and small live performances by independent artists. The event schedule is shared on the shop’s Instagram profile: @hellnation_record_store.
Hellnation Music Store is located at Via Domenico Zampieri, 2/2c and is within walking distance of Bologna Centrale train station.
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