When trance heritage meets modern mainstage energy, the result can be explosive. That’s exactly what happens with “Check This Out”, the debut of Mauro Picotto and Ruben de Ronde under their new alias NRG2000. This track is a no-holds-barred hard trance weapon that channels the golden age of rave while sounding razor-sharp for today’s festival crowds.
The press text calls it a “high-octane fusion of raw rave power and classic trance spirit,” and that’s no exaggeration. The centerpiece is a sharp, rolling piano hook—a motif that instantly triggers nostalgia—before the track builds into an emotional peak loaded with adrenaline. With its driving 142 BPM foundation and relentless energy, this is a record destined to ignite arenas, clubs, and festival mainstages alike.
The collaboration also feels symbolic: Mauro Picotto, a pioneer of the hard trance and techno crossover in the late ’90s and early 2000s (think “Komodo,” “Iguana,” “Lizard”), joins forces with Ruben de Ronde, a cornerstone of the modern trance scene, known for his deep and progressive sets, his leadership at Statement! Recordings, and his long-standing connection to A State Of Trance. Together, they bridge eras—merging Picotto’s uncompromising underground intensity with de Ronde’s forward-thinking trance ethos.
“Check This Out” is more than just a collaboration—it’s a statement of intent. NRG2000 isn’t here to play safe; they’re here to push the energy into overdrive and remind everyone why trance has always belonged on the biggest stages.
⭐️ Rating 9/10
🎧 Perfect for
- Peak-time festival sets
- Darkened rave arenas
- Anyone craving the raw, euphoric power of classic hard trance reimagined for 2025
Artist: Mauro Picotto, Ruben de Ronde pres. NRG2000
Track: Check This Out
Label: Armada Music
Release Date: September 05th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://armada.lnk.to/CheckThisOut
Connect with Mauro Picotto:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MauroPicottoDJ
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Connect with Ruben De Ronde:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rubenderonde
X: https://www.twitter.com/rubenderonde
Connect with Armada Music:
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Take a listen to Mauro Picotto & Ruben de Ronde pres. NRG2000 – Check This Out here:
