TRANCE DUO COSMIC GATE ANNOUNCE SPLIT AFTER 30 YEARS
After three decades as one of trance music’s most enduring acts, Cosmic Gate confirmed their split.
Legendary trance duo Cosmic Gate have announced that they are ending their partnership after more than 30 years at the forefront of electronic music.
In a message shared with fans, the German pair, comprised of Claus Terhoeven (Nic Chagall) and Stefan Bossems (Bossi), confirmed that they will no longer be producing or performing together as Cosmic Gate. Over the course of their career, the duo became synonymous with melodic trance and euphoric club anthems, earning global acclaim for records that helped define the genre.
Cosmic Gate first rose to prominence in the late 1990s and early 2000s with landmark tracks that became staples across dancefloors worldwide. Their ability to blend emotional melodies with driving trance energy saw them secure a long-lasting place in the hearts of fans and on lineups at major festivals.
Throughout their three decades together, they released multiple albums, remixed peers and icons alike, and toured extensively across electronic music scenes on every continent. Their sound evolved with the times, yet always retained the melodic depth and euphoric spirit that became their signature.
Although plans for future solo projects have not yet been detailed, the duo’s announcement makes clear that this closing chapter will mark the end of Cosmic Gate as a collaborative act. Fans around the world have reacted with a mix of nostalgia and gratitude for the music, energy and memories the pair have delivered over their extraordinary career.
As trance continues to evolve and influence new generations of producers and listeners, Cosmic Gate’s legacy as seminal architects of the genre remains secure, a testament to the power of melody, rhythm and musical connection built over 30 remarkable years.
