THE HYBRIS is an international Alternative Rock project of three friends. All members lived in Germany, they know each other for many, many years. In the past they played in various bands playing Rock, Punk, Alternative, before the trio was spread all over the world.
Today they live in Nice, in L.A. and in Cologne, but still – and more than ever – make music. They write and produce everything on their own, in a joint virtual recording studio. Every member plays various instruments and contributes what the current piece of music needs.
And why this name? In greek tragedy 'Hybris' stood for exaggerated self-pride, arrogance, excess of ambition causing the transgressor's ruin. The perfect headline for the age we live in.
Their lyrics often show political attitude – well, rock songs without attitude are crap, right? But why these silly masks? Isn't this mask thing worn out? THE HYBRIS create their music as Ringo Rabbit, Beanie Bison and Malcolm Mandrill – three wannabe superheroes on a mission to save the world. “We felt like doing something ‘different’. At first it was a stupid idea, but meanwhile we think it is pretty cool”, Ringo says.
Some suspect, they want to make themselves more interesting than they really are. Others believe it is a smart move – since they're incredibly ugly in real life.
“THE HYBRIS bring their sound together using a shared virtual recording studio, but you would never guess when listening to the bewildering intricacies and razor-sharp tightness of their sound. The latest track to highlight their sonic precision is the new single Impostor Syndrome. The track skips through genres and styles with reckless abandon, more than happy to provide you with an abrupt left turn if you feel like you’re getting comfortable, but somehow never feeling jarring or out of place. There is a really palpablesense of energy that builds throughout the track, and ironically it turns out to be a glowing showcase of an outfit that are really good at making music.”
"Their latest single is loud and brash, with crashing rhythms, soaring guitars, and booming vocals. They use progressions with plenty of strides and that really sells this mythological idea and the band, aggressive and angst-ridden, radiates uncontrollable intensity throughout it. The band has been called controversial before. In their songs, social storylines address political topics and deep dive into the depth of their emotions which can be heard through the hard-hitting sound. Within this apocalyptic setting, the song What If weaves a harmonious tapestry of grungy feelings and existential anxiety. THE HYBRIS is an ongoing virtual attempt.”
"What if is the new single from the brilliant THE HYBRIS, powerful and explosive indie rock. The track has a powerful chorus that quickly catches us making us sing along, it is intense and powerful, full of attitude and energy. Sounds like punk rock in some moments, a sense of freedom hits us when we sing this song. THE HYBRIS has shown itself as a strong band in the world rock scene and will grow if it continues with releases so good like this. Happy to follow the evolution of the band and their career."
"On their new single THE HYBRIS kick out a high-octane alternative rock anthem that erupts with an impassioned vocal delivery. On “Keep The Wolves Away” this exciting new band spin a truly powerful sound. Full of both crunching and twangy riff-driven guitar tones, a smashing percussion performance and gritty vocal work carrying compelling lead lines, “Keep The Wolves Away” serves as the latest engaging rock outing from the talented trio.”
"Impostor Syndrome received an almost punk sound, which, mixed with indie rock, creates an organic rock n roll atmosphere. The extended chorus pours out its drive-in riff shapes, energizing the track through this wonderful guitar motif. The vocal lines are emotional enough to penetrate to the essence of the lyrics. These guys create a truly unique rock product that we want to listen to again and again."
"Silent Violence is catchy, and the lyrics are clever and well-read. The chorus is the kind that leaves you walking away, humming the hook as they pull you in from the first listen. The drums and guitars are a piece of art in this record, and the singing voice is amazing. After our first listen we got hooked quickly to their energetic vocals and their professional performance. We can’t wait for their next songs. This catchy song is a unique experience from start to finish, we hope you love it as much as we do!"
"For fans of rich and powerful music, THE HYBRIS has a new song out that’s more than worthy of your attention, trust us. Titled What if, the new single showcases an impressive performance filled with passionate songwriting and energy so original you’ll be humming and singing along in no time. And it’s safe to say that we are fans now, and we can’t wait to hear what else THE HYBRIS are working on, but in the meantime, we will keep What if on repeat.”
"THE HYBRIS is a very particular music group because it does not hesitate to approach very sensitive subjects. "Keep The Wolves Away" is a mixture of punk, rock and pop, the band has the secret formula to produce quality works. Although it was released only a few weeks ago, the track is being heard by many listeners around the world. THE HYBRIS' vocal versatility is very natural, and the tight, incredibly smooth drums create an engaging groove, anchored by heavy, surfy, melodic riffs that create a fluid dynamic flow that runs through the song structure from start to finish. Given the quality of this band's previous work, we remain eager to discover new songs."
"Keep The Wolves Away shows influences ranging from punk, rock, and pop to even hardcore bands, the trio blends all these while adding their secret ingredient to create a unique energy-boosting sound. The song is a blasting hurricane that delivers its message loud and clear. It clearly shows THE HYBRIS’ character and direction and man, I’d love to see this played live. Those guys have well knowledge of their sound and where are they going, with well-written melodies, carefully arranged in a super dynamic structure that’ll keep you engaged throughout the whole song. I’ll be keeping an eye on THE HYBRIS, looking forward to more!"
"THE HYBRIS’ Keep The Wolves Away is a song that charges up your guts and emotions right from the beginning. This exceptionally hard-hitting track is noteworthy due to its musical composition and lyrical brilliance. It sends a message to the people regarding the deadly and uncontrollable threats that the wars put our nations. It preaches to us to utilize the freedom that democracy gives us by choosing a leader. The official video of the track is making us realize that our choices are incredibly flawed, and we must not let inhuman leaders rule over our families and nations. It is a song everybody should listen to. It gives us the strength to try and bring a positive change to society by utilizing our rights!"
"The multicultural alternative rock project The Hybris shares their single Impostor Syndrome, a track that develops its sound between styles such as pop, indie rock, alt rock and this track mainly in punk, it is interesting the work of the voices and the different processes, they give a remarkable dynamism to the whole theme, of course with the accompaniment of the guitar the energetic and fun musical base the theme expands its sounds and catches the attention. The song is about a feeling that many of us know:not being good enough. Not good enough at your job, not good enough for relationships, not good enough to create something of value.”
"Fierce. I don't know how else to express my impressions of this band. Ferocious like the wolves that appear in the video. Fierce like war and its aftermath which is the main theme of Keep the Wolves Away, their new single. Punk rock with a self-ironic vein but not too much. You feel that there is cohesion and craft between them, and they play as well as if they were there for you… and here is the magic: In fact, THE HYBRIS did everything remotely with a virtual studio. I understand and practice this for electronic music… but for a band like theirs, believe me they have done a miracle! Spontaneity and energy don't lose an iota in the process. Technological evolution does not prevent them from using the historical and iconoclastic imagery of punk, with irony, dirt, comics and decisive political positions."
That's always hard to describe yourself. It’s a bit Alternative, a bit Pop, a bit Punk, sounds some kind of retro. But let's just let others have their say - here's what journalists and curators from around the world have told us. These comparisons are incredible compliments for us.
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