REVIEW at Behind the veil webzine RATE: 8,5/10


Url link: http://members.lycos.co.uk/behindtheveil/may_main.html

Reviewer: Nick "William_Kidd" Parastatidis
REVIEW:

There are some bands in Greece - a few of them - that really have the quality to help them escape from the misery of the Greek metal scene. Hybridgr are a perfect example of what I just said. This is their debut album and here they present us a well produced album full of technical and yet melodic compositions. Musically the band plays a mixture of technical thrash with some melodic power metal parts. They seem strongly influenced by the U.S. metal scene and their sound is related to bands like NEVERMORE and COMMUNIC. However, they have a more classic approach to their sound compared to the above mentioned bands. In general I can say that this is a very good release that can easily pass the borders of our country and proudly represent our country's metal scene abroad. Support them, not because they are just another good Greek metal band, but because they have created an album that even successful bands from Europe would envy… For ordering the album, you can check out their label's site: www.secretport.com or email their label: theodosism@hotmail.com

RATE: 8.5/10

[ posted on 23.06.2007 ]

REVIEW at www.metal-invader.com RATE: 5/6


Url link: http://www.metal-invader.com/db/reviews-3926.html

Reviewer: Andreas Kourtidis

REVIEW:

This is the debut album from this Thrash / Heavy band from Hellas and I have to say tat they won my full respect at once. They manage to create a very solid and strong result in the whole album while most of the bands of our days are just try to sound "angry" or "pissed of". "The Will To Create" is a work that will cover all the expectations of a fan that needs to listen strong and pure metal music. With great performing, very interesting compositions and very nice sound and production this is an album that can easily push HYBRID to the top of the underground scene of Hellas at once. Don't pass over this release because you will sure repent it in the near future. These guys have the personality and the guts to prove it! I will not say anything more, get this cd!...

RATE: (5/6)

[ posted on 23.06.2007 ]

Monday, June 11, 2007

REVIEW at www.iconmusicmag.com RATE: 8.5/10


Url link: http://www.freewebs.com/iconmusic/plateanmeldelserfk.htm#114498393

Reviewer: Kenneth Staurset Fåne

REVIEW:

First of all, what a good production we have here on this record from Hybrid! In the promo-sheet for this record it says this is similar to Nevermore, Exodus and Testament. I can definitely agree with them, but there also is a taste of Power Metal here I feel. The vocals suspected me to be more in a more growling type of vocals, but instead it was clean like power/progressive metal-type of vocals.

The melodies here are very good. Many variations and good riffs make this record nice to listen to.

This is a progressive metal-record that never gets boring. Many of similar records have a tendency to get boring, maybe because of to many solo-acts or long periods without vocals, BUT THIS IS NOT A FACT HERE! Here we get quality-metal from the beginning to the end. It has the good melodies, great vocals, the guitars and drumming that this kind of record needs to be a great one. I hope this band will be more popular, because then we maybe could see their music in the record shops here in Norway.

In the mean time I recommend you to check out the Secret Port web shop and buy this CD there.



RATE: 8.5/10

[ posted on 23.06.2007 ]

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

REVIEW Metal Perspective e- magazine RATE: 7.5/10


Url link: http://www.metalperspective.com/reviews/hybrid.php

Reviewer: Alekos Tagmatarhis
REVIEW:


After two demo efforts it was the right time for Hybrid to unleash their debut full-length release "The Will to Create" through Secret Port Records. One more album that proves and justifies a series of things, but basically it shouts out loud that metal suits Greece and in addition, that the Greek bands have learned at last how things work in order to progress and not just remain "band with great potential". Why am I telling you all these? Well let me point out something I usually refer to with a few words at the end of my reviews, but it's of great importance and usually effects my judgement. I'm talking about the production, an aspect where Hybrid gets an A+ with this release. Crystal clear, dynamic, polished, harsh when needed, but most of all appropriate for their genre. By far the best production I've heard recently from a Greek band.

Musically speaking, Hybrid is into modern Power Metal in the vein of Nevermore. In fact, Nevermore is their major influence, together with Metallica and a bit of Iced Earth and maybe Megadeth. The guitars let off a bunch of hammering aggressive riffs, dressed here and there with clever solo fillings, dynamic and impressive passages and the rhythm section fires at will a burst of sonic bullets just like a machine gun. I'm a little skeptic though when it comes to the vocals. I have no problem with their clarity, energy and the like, but there are moments that really seem out of the step, not fitting in the whole project. All in all though Hybrid has delivered a really nice album, with a title that states exactly their intentions. The cd is distributed by Secret Port Records (www.secretport.com) for 10 € together with a promo flyer and a patch with the band's logo.
What a great offer!!!

RATE: 7,5/10

[ posted on 23.06.2007 ]

Hybrid - The Will To Create
Secret Port (2007)
Ημερομηνία καταχώρησης: 22/06/2007


Ιούνιος 2007

Η ελληνική σκηνή έχει πάρει την ανιούσα και δύσκολα θα αγνοηθεί, τουλάχιστον μέσα στο τρέχον έτος. Το ξεκίνημα των Rotting Christ μπορεί να χαρακτηριστεί καταλυτικό, μιας και τους ακολούθησαν μπάντες με πολύ ποιοτικές κυκλοφορίες, παρόλο που εντάσσονται σε διαφορετικό μεταλλικό χώρο. Η τελευταία από αυτές ανήκει στους Hybrid και το όνομά τους αντιπροσωπεύει απόλυτα και τη μουσική τους.

Επηρεασμένοι από την αμερικανική σχολή του thrash και του power, το μουσικό υβρίδιο που παράγουν αποτελεί τους καρπούς σκληρής δουλειάς 8 χρόνων και ταυτόχρονα μία από τις καλύτερες φετινές κυκλοφορίες παγκοσμίως. Βαρύγδουπη και υπερβολική δήλωση; Πιθανώς, λόγω του ότι δεν είναι εφικτό ν' ακούμε τα πάντα, εκείνα όμως που πέφτουν στα χέρια μας και το αξίζουν, έχουν κάθε λόγο να προβάλλονται κι ενίοτε να γνωρίζουν και την αποθέωση.

Το Α και το Ω σε τέτοιες «απόπειρες» είναι η παραγωγή και ο κος Θ. Ζήρας έχει διαπράξει εγκληματικές ενέργειες εις βάρος της προχειρότητας και της μετριότητας. Το «άψογο» ακούγεται κοινότυπο αλλά είναι η τέλεια λέξη να περιγράψει το αποτέλεσμα των προσπαθειών, ικανοτήτων και συνθέσεων της μπάντας. Την έκπληξη συναντάμε στα φωνητικά, όπου τα αναμενόμενα heavy αντικαθίστανται από περίσσια μελωδικά με πιο prog χροιά, αν και ορισμένες στιγμές αναζήτησα και λίγο περισσότερο όγκο σε αυτά. Το "Ruins Of Mine" είναι το τέλειο παράδειγμα κομματιού που συνδυάζει τη μελωδικότητα της φωνής / μουσικής χωρίς να χάνει σε επιθετικότητα και ίσως και η κορυφαία στιγμή του άλμπουμ.

Κλείνοντας, κρίνω απαραίτητο να σας παραπέμψω στην ακρόαση ορισμένων κομματιών μέσω του www.myspace.com/hybridgr, κυρίως για να πάρετε μια πρώτη γεύση από τη δουλειά των Hybrid και δευτερευόντως να αναρωτηθείτε σε ποιο line up του φετινού Rockwave θα κόλλαγαν περισσότερο: Στην ημέρα με τους Iced Earth ή στην τελευταία με τους Metallica; Ή μήπως θα ήταν καλύτερα να τους βλέπαμε support στην επόμενη επίσκεψη των Nevermore; Ωραία διλήμματα...


Γιώργος Ζαρκαδούλας

[ posted on 23.06.2007 ]