Known for his dynamic style and powerful punch behind the kit, André Hilgers has long been regarded as one of Germany’s top heavy metal and hard rock drummers. With an extensive career that includes live and studio work with renowned bands such as Primal Fear, Axxis, Rage, Silent Force, Sinner, and Bonfire, André has built a reputation for precision, intensity, and versatility.
Born in 1974 in Remscheid, North Rhine-Westphalia, André began playing drums at age ten after sitting behind a kit for the first time at seven. He went on to receive six years of formal music education in rock and jazz, as well as training in guitar and vocals—an early dedication that continues to shape his well-rounded approach to music today.
