Hippotraktor and Born Again Concerts

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HIPPOTRAKTOR
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The story of Hippotraktor truly took flight with Meridian (2021). Hailing from Mechelen, Belgium, the band struck the progressive metal landscape like a meteorite, delivering a sound as monumental as it is relentless. Moving far beyond simple promises, they rely on a wall of sound consisting of layered guitars and the complex polyrhythmic assaults of drummer Lander De Nyn, elevating technical precision to an international standard. Their ability to fuse massive riffs with a rhythmic finesse reminiscent of titans like Gojira and Meshuggah makes them a unique and formidable force within the genre.

The Evolution: From Stasis to Annihilist

With the release of their second album, Stasis, in June 2024 via Pelagic Records, Hippotraktor proved they were an essential pillar of the scene. The record was met with unanimous international critical acclaim as a dynamic masterpiece: a fever dream of crushing riffs, cathartic choruses, and a striking vocal synergy between Stefan De Graef and Sander De Rom. While Kristof Du Jardin took over guitar and vocal duties for the subsequent live performances, the studio recordings remain a powerful testament to the band’s mid-evolution sound.

Never resting on their laurels, Hippotraktor has just emerged from the studio after recording their most ambitious work to date: Annihilist. This new chapter—the first to feature the current line up in the studio—is scheduled for release on October 2, 2026, via Pelagic Records, promising once again to push the boundaries of progressive metal.

An Unstoppable Live Force

The band's reputation has been forged not only in the studio but, above all, on stage. With an impressive track record of performances—ranging from Graspop Metal Meeting, Alcatraz, and Rock Herk in their home country, to international benchmarks such as ArcTanGent (UK), Motocultor (FR), and Dynamo (NL)—Hippotraktor has proven to be a global force to be reckoned with. Their selection for the ESNS (Eurosonic) festival confirmed what the underground already knew: Hippotraktor is a rising powerhouse within the metal community.

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