André Hilgers brings 16 years of experience in studio and live work. He is replacing Mike Terrana, who decided to focus on Masterplan and his next projects. The drummer will remain part of Axxis and Silent Force. Comments Hilgers:

\"Surely I was very happy regarding the request of the guys [to join the band], and it\'s a great honor, belonging to Rage now after drummers like Jörg Michael, Efti [Chris Efthimiadis] or Mike Terrana, lambasting the kettles.\"

During the recording sessions for the Nuclear Blast anniversary album in 2006, Rage were very surprised how perfectly André\'s style matched their new song, Terrified. Rage state on their web site:

\"So it was obvious that we jammed through the Rage classics and the sparks flew immediately. André had a lot of new ideas that fitted perfectly our style and the understanding among us was harmonically. He brings a lot of fresh blood and power to the band and we have loads of fun again playing our music.\"