Hibria
Encyclopedia
Hibria is a speed
/power metal
band from Brazil
known for their technicality and speed. Their debut Defying the Rules
was released in 2004.
The band cites traditional metal bands such as Iron Maiden
, and Judas Priest
along with thrash bands such as Metallica
and Megadeth
as influences. Also, they cite influence from more progressive groups such as Dream Theater
.
Hibria is now promoting their third studio album, "Blind Ride", released in Japan, Brazil and USA in 2011.
The band toured across Europe is 1999, in the "Against The Faceless" demo tour, playing 29 concerts through Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Poland.
An album entitled The Skull Collectors was released on December 10 in Japan, with a worldwide launch in February 2009.
Demos
Speed metal
Speed metal is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that originated in the late 1970s from NWOBHM and hardcore punk roots. It is described by Allmusic as "extremely fast, abrasive, and technically demanding" music....
/power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band from Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
known for their technicality and speed. Their debut Defying the Rules
Defying the Rules
Defying the Rules is Hibria's first album, released in 2004. It tells the story of a dystopian future, ruled over by the 'Faceless in Charge' and group of rebels, such as the 'Steel Lord' battling against his forces for a free world.-Track listing:...
was released in 2004.
The band cites traditional metal bands such as Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from Leyton in east London, formed in 1975 by bassist and primary songwriter Steve Harris. Since their inception, the band's discography has grown to include a total of thirty-six albums: fifteen studio albums; eleven live albums; four EPs; and six...
, and Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
along with thrash bands such as Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
and Megadeth
Megadeth
Megadeth is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California which was formed in 1983 by guitarist/vocalist Dave Mustaine, bassist Dave Ellefson and guitarist Greg Handevidt, following Mustaine's expulsion from Metallica. The band has since released 13 studio albums, three live albums, two...
as influences. Also, they cite influence from more progressive groups such as Dream Theater
Dream Theater
Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985 under the name Majesty by John Petrucci, John Myung, and Mike Portnoy while they attended Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts. They subsequently dropped out of their studies to further concentrate on the band that would...
.
Hibria is now promoting their third studio album, "Blind Ride", released in Japan, Brazil and USA in 2011.
The band toured across Europe is 1999, in the "Against The Faceless" demo tour, playing 29 concerts through Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Poland.
An album entitled The Skull Collectors was released on December 10 in Japan, with a worldwide launch in February 2009.
Discography
| Name | Year | Mixed By | Produced By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defying the Rules Defying the Rules Defying the Rules is Hibria's first album, released in 2004. It tells the story of a dystopian future, ruled over by the 'Faceless in Charge' and group of rebels, such as the 'Steel Lord' battling against his forces for a free world.-Track listing:... # 148 Japanese Charts |
2004 | Piet Sielck - Powerhouse (Germany) | Diego Kasper, Marco Panichi |
| The Skull Collectors The Skull Collectors The Skull Collectors is Hibria's second album, released in Japan in late 2008 and America in February, 2009.-Track listing:# "Tiger Punch" – 4:14# "Reborn From The Ashes" – 4:50# "Screaming Ghost" – 5:15# "Sea Of Revenge" – 4:42... # 62 Japanese Charts |
2008 | Achim Koehler - Indiscreet (Germany) | Diego Kasper, Marco Panichi |
| Blind Ride | 2011 | Willam Putney - The Machine Shop (U.S.A.) | Diego Kasper |
Demos
- 1997 - Metal Heart (demo)
- 1999 - Against The Faceless (demo)
Videography
| Song | Album | Released in |
|---|---|---|
| Shoot Me Down | Blind Ride | 2011 |
| Tiger Punch | The Skull Collectors | 2009 |
| Steel Lord On Wheels | Defying The Rules | 2005 |
Band members
- Iuri Sanson (Vocals)
- Abel Camargo (Guitars)
- Diego Kasper (Guitars)
- Eduardo Baldo (Drums)
- Benhur Lima (Bass)
External links
- Official homepage
- [ Hibria] at Allmusic