Polish band Hybris have just recently released their début EP – this is 18 minutes of Thrash-tinged Death Metal.
The first track Amnesia is the longest of the three and starts with a soft atmospheric intro that builds into a nice Thrash riff.
The songs are memorable and well-executed slabs of Thrash/Death, with a strong Old-School feel to the recording and aura of the EP.
I hear a good amount of influence from bands like Death. In fact this is the main comparator I’m reminded of; Death with a technical Thrash makeover. Other influences come into the songs as well though, such as the Egyptian vibe on Egyptian Darkness.
The music is crisp and technical but without sacrificing the song itself. The sound is precise and even the bass can be heard in a meaningful way.
There are lots of solos and leads; the band can certainly play but it’s not showboating or self-aggrandisement, just a sheer love of Metal and the demands of the song.
A most enjoyable EP that introduces Hybris to the world and promises great things for the band.
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