On February 15th, 2025, thousands of raw hardstyle enthusiasts flocked to Dortmund to celebrate the very first edition of Supremacy Germany. Well-known from Holland as the biggest raw event in the world, my expectations were high, but I was not disappointed – in fact, it was quite the opposite. It was an honor to be there and experience the fantastic lineup as well as the extraordinary show!
Samy
Over the past decade, Supremacy has developed into the most successful rawstyle event in the Netherlands. And in Dortmund, too, no expense or effort was spared to put on an event of superlatives. I was thrilled about the opportunity to attend this brilliant event – the lineup alone gave me goosebumps with various special announcements.
Getting there
The journey with Feierreisen was seamless. The fellow partygoers on the bus were full of enthusiasm, laughing, singing, and having fun. It was the perfect way to get in the right mood for the afternoon (it was a daytime event!).
The entrance was well organized, and I quickly found myself inside the hallowed halls.
Venue
The Westfalenhallen were specifically chosen for Supremacy Germany, a venue already known for hosting other events celebrated by lovers of hard dance music. Events like Mayday and Syndicate make every die-hard fan’s heart race, making it the perfect choice for Supremacy’s Germany premiere.
My first stop was the merchandise stand, as there was exclusive merchandise available for this Supremacy edition in Germany. From t-shirts and hoodies to branded fanny packs, every fan’s heart raced with excitement.
After getting my gear, I followed the heavy bass already reverberating through the Westfalenhallen to finally check out the stage. What I saw left me speechless – the organizers had truly delivered. Huge LED screens hung from the ceiling in a semi-circle, accompanied by various additional monitors displaying cryptic codes and animations matching the event’s theme.
Music
The powerful sound system immediately captivated me, and I was particularly looking forward to Omnya’s set. Having heard so much about him, this was my first chance to experience him live. Shortly after his set began with a wall of flames, it got clear he knew exactly what he was doing. He unleashed one powerful raw track after another, exceeding all my expectations. It was impossible to stand still. I just had to move my body to his hits like “The Architect” and “Dark Magic”.
Following him, The Purge presented his new show, “Trippin’ Forever”. The audience was not disappointed. Brand-new tracks blended seamlessly with old classics, providing something for everyone. The crazy mix of raw hardstyle and happy hardcore at the end of his set truly captivated the crowd.
After a quick snack break, I eagerly anticipated Gunz for Hire. You always know what to expect from them, and I enjoyed their legendary hits like “Kings of the Underground” and “Sin City”. They stuck to their winning formula, and just when I thought I knew what was coming, they surprised me by dropping a brand-new track. Well played, gangsters!
Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived. The anthem maker of Supremacy Germany 2025, Act of Rage, took the stage with a performance that will be talked about for a long time. As heavy fireworks exploded from all sides, synchronized to the melody and beats, “The World Is Ours” made it abundantly clear that Supremacy rules the world. The rest of his set was no exception, showcasing to the Germans why Supremacy is the number one address for rawstyle. I was both speechless and mesmerized – it had been a long time since I had experienced anything like this in Germany.
Once I caught my breath and regained my senses, I was hit by D-Sturb’s lightning storm. And boy, what kind of a storm it was, energizing all the attendees! With his powerful hits and underground sound, he had the audience completely captivated. When “Nothing Like Oldschool” played at the end, I couldn’t help but grin with joy.
Fast forward to Warface’s performance. He presented his new live show “Electric Dreams”, dressed in an all-white suit and a purple-glowing white helmet. The next 30 minutes were dominated by impressive kicks and fancy live edits – a perfect blend of new stuff, packed into the original Warface signature style!
If you were looking for something even harder, then Mutilator’s set was just what you were looking for. Hard-hitting beats and exclusive live edits, paired with a top-class audiovisual experience dominated his frightening live show “Cage of Carnage”, which premiered not even four months before. True to form, he brought his quartet of phobia-themed tracks: “Spiders (Arachnophobia)”, “Fire (Pyrophobia)”, “Clowns (Coulrophobia)”, and “Nightmare (Nyctophobia)”.
Directly afterward, German producer and DJ Fraw presented his new interstellar live act “Super Nova”, of course including his track of the same name which had just been released two weeks earlier on Gearbox Digital. What an insane set – just pure energy!
Last but not least, one of the most famous names in hard dance could not be left out: Angerfist! He kicked off his performance with a theatrical opening featuring “No Time To Lose” and wrapped up Supremacy Germany Decoded with his iconic style, all that in front of a still-packed audience. Sick set, high-quality mixing, a mind-blowing track list – Angerfist truly guarantees a great time!
Conclusion
The sheer number of live sets and special performances was beyond anything I have ever experienced – it’s truly unique to Supremacy. The atmosphere was electric, with each single artist providing a distinct sound that captivated the crowd.
If you’re into rawstyle, I can not recommend attending Supremacy highly enough, whether in the Netherlands or Germany. I’m definitely looking forward to Supremacy “Enter Elysium”, which will take place at Den Bosch this September!