Ran-D is the stage name of Randy Wieland (born 18 May 1981 in Zeeland, Netherlands), a Dutch hardstyle DJ and producer active since his debut release in 2006. He is known for blending powerful kicks with emotional melodies - writing and performing his own vocal lines - and has built a reputation as one of the genre's most dedicated producers. Together with Adaro he forms the rawstyle duo Gunz for Hire, one of the most influential acts in the hardstyle scene. He has performed at major festivals including Defqon.1, Qlimax, Decibel Outdoor and Tomorrowland.
Gunz for Hire announced a special '15 Years Live' tour to celebrate the duo's fifteenth anniversary, with shows at major European festivals.
On 7 November 2026, Ran-D will perform as part of Gunz for Hire and the Roughstate Alliance at the anniversary event '15 Years of Gunz for Hire' at The Dome in Haaren.
Ran-D hosted the 'We Unite' takeover of the Hardstyle Elite stage at Mysteryland 2025 on the festival's final day in Haarlemmermeer.
Ran-D released the official Decibel Outdoor 2025 anthem 'Cosmic Frequency' together with Unresolved.
Vroeger Was Alles Beter Indoor brings an impressive line-up of hardcore artists to the Brabanthallen in 's-Hertogenbosch, featuring Atmozfears, Brennan Heart and Wildstylez among others.
Decibel Outdoor - Natures Rhythm is a major hardstyle festival at Beekse Bergen featuring over 150 artists, from headliners like Noisecontrollers and Brennan Heart to numerous other producers and DJs.
