Some signings are about potential. This one is about power.
We are thrilled to welcome Mutilator to the Acid Reign roster. If you know raw hardstyle, you already know why this matters.
Who Is Mutilator?
Mutilator, real name Bram Luijten, is a Dutch raw hardstyle producer and DJ who has established himself as one of the most formidable forces in the harder styles. With over 311,000 monthly Spotify listeners, a number one hit on the Official Hardstyle Top 40, multiple official anthem commissions, and his own groundbreaking live show concept, Mutilator is not an up and comer. He is a powerhouse.
His career launched with the breakout track “Onslaught,” which earned him a deal with Gearbox Digital, one of the leading labels in the raw hardstyle space. From there, things moved fast. Very fast.
The Track Record
In August 2023, Mutilator’s track “Psychedelics” hit number one on the Official Hardstyle Top 40. His reaction at the time said it all: “There’s been a lot of hype on the track, but seeing the response is even beyond my expectations.” It was a defining moment that cemented his position among the elite of raw hardstyle.
Since then, the hits have kept coming. “Hypnosis,” “Twin Turbo” (the Official Gearbox Twin Turbo 2022 Anthem, created alongside Anderex), “Full Throttle” (the Official Gearbox Full Throttle Anthem with So Juice), and “Race To Glory” (the Official Gearbox Grand Prix 2026 Anthem with Fraw, So Juice, and Teal featuring MC Focus). Being entrusted with official anthems is one of the highest honors in hardstyle, and Mutilator has earned that trust multiple times over.
His collaboration list reads like a who’s who of the harder styles. Fraw, Rebelion, Aversion, Regain, N Vitral, Adjuzt, So Juice, Bmberjck, and The Straikerz have all worked with Mutilator, producing tracks that consistently push the boundaries of what raw hardstyle can be.
Cage of Carnage
If Mutilator’s studio output is impressive, his live show is something else entirely.
In October 2024, Mutilator debuted “Cage of Carnage” at Poppodium 013 in Tilburg, in collaboration with REBiRTH Events. It is a phobia themed, multi chapter audio visual experience performed from inside an LED cage with time coded visuals. It is not just a DJ set. It is a full sensory experience that pushes the boundaries of what a hardstyle live performance can be.
The concept was so powerful that it was taken to major festivals in 2025, including Reverze in Antwerp and REBiRTH Festival in the Netherlands. When an artist creates a show concept that festivals actively want to book, you know they have reached a different level.
The Festival Circuit
Mutilator has become a fixture on the Blue Stage at Defqon.1, the world’s biggest hardstyle festival, performing there in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Blue Stage is dedicated to raw hardstyle, and consistent bookings there reflect the respect he commands in the scene.
Beyond Defqon.1, his festival appearances include Dominator, Reverze, REBiRTH Festival, Intents Festival, and Decibel Outdoor. He is represented by Platinum Agency, one of the most prestigious booking agencies in hard dance.
Why Acid Reign
Mutilator’s primary home has been Gearbox Digital, and that relationship continues. But the decision to also release on Acid Reign represents something important: a desire to expand creatively and reach new audiences within the Dirty Workz ecosystem.
His Acid Reign releases so far have made an immediate impact. “BOUNCE” dropped with an official welcome video from the label, followed by “DREAMING” and the explosive collaboration with Rebelion, “Don’t FK With Us.” Each release has shown a slightly different side of Mutilator’s production, proving that his crushing kicks and fierce screeches translate perfectly to the Acid Reign sound.
For Acid Reign, adding an artist of Mutilator’s caliber sends a clear message about where the sublabel is heading. This is not just a home for emerging talent. This is a platform for the best in raw hardstyle, period.
The Numbers
For those who like data with their music:
- 311,000+ monthly Spotify listeners
- Number one on the Official Hardstyle Top 40 with “Psychedelics”
- Three official anthem commissions from Gearbox Digital
- Three consecutive years at Defqon.1 (2024, 2025, 2026)
- His own solo event and live show concept (Cage of Carnage)
Those are not the numbers of a rising artist. Those are the numbers of one who has already risen.
What This Means
Mutilator joining Acid Reign is a statement from both sides. For Mutilator, it is about creative expansion and reaching the passionate Dirty Workz audience. For Acid Reign, it is about establishing the sublabel as a destination for the absolute best in raw hardstyle.
With “BOUNCE,” “DREAMING,” and “Don’t FK With Us” already in the catalog, the partnership is off to a phenomenal start. And there is more to come.
Welcome to Acid Reign, Mutilator. The cage is open.
Stream Mutilator’s Acid Reign releases now on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms.
