Hippotraktor + Hypno5e: double-bill tour

On 1 November, Muziekgieterij hosts a double-bill featuring two progressive metal bands: Hippotraktor and Hypno5e.

Hippotraktor hails from Mechelen and gained international recognition with their debut album Meridian (2021), followed by Stasis (2024) on Pelagic Records. The band combines layered guitar structures with complex polyrhythms and has performed at Graspop, ArcTanGent and Eurosonic. In October 2026, their new album Annihilist will be released.

French Hypno5e is a fixture in European progressive metal. Following Sheol (2023), the band takes a new direction, weaving metal with cinematic elements and narrative structures. With over 500 shows worldwide, the band is known for thoughtful live performances.