With “Avalanche”, Richard Durand and Driftmoon deliver a powerhouse hard trance collaboration on Black Hole Recordings that hits with full force at 138 BPM. Durand, renowned for his relentless “Reloaded” sound, fuses seamlessly with Driftmoon’s cinematic and melodic touch, resulting in a track that strikes a balance between raw drive and emotional depth. The pounding basslines and aggressive drops ignite peak-time energy, while the atmospheric breakdowns showcase Driftmoon’s trademark orchestral flair. Though it doesn’t break entirely new ground, “Avalanche” excels in its execution—polished, anthemic, and built for dancefloor impact. A must-play for DJs bridging uplifting emotion with hard trance intensity, this track confirms both artists’ status as masters of their craft.
⭐️ Rating: 9.5/10
🎧 Perfect for:
- Peak-time sets in clubs or festivals, when you want people on the edge of their energy.
- Fans of Richard Durand’s “Reloaded” style, or those who enjoy harder trance with a strong melodic component.
- Those who like the contrast between cinematic/atmospheric breakdowns and high-impact drops.
- DJs looking for a track to bridge melodic uplifting trance and rawer hard trance in their mixes.
“Avalanche” is a strong addition to the hard trance side of the 2025 landscape. It may not push into radically new territory, but it hits all the right marks: energy, emotion, punch, and polish. For those nights when you want something aggressive yet anthemic, this track is likely to be a reliable weapon.
Artist: Richard Durand, Driftmoon
Track: Avalanche
Label: Black Hole Recordings
Release Date: September 19th, 2025
Get your copy here: https://blackhole.lnk.to/Avalanche
Connect with Richard Durand:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djricharddurand
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Connect with Driftmoon:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/driftmoonmusic
X: https://www.twitter.com/driftmoon_music
Connect with Black Hole Recordings:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackholerecordings
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Take a listen to Richard Durand x Driftmoon – Avalanche here:
