Hydra (band)
| Hydra | |
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| General information | |
| origin | Regensburg , Germany |
| Genre (s) | Symphonic metal , symphonic death metal |
| founding | 2013 |
| Website | www.hydraofficial.com |
| Current occupation | |
| Lisa Rieger | |
| Chris Diefenbach | |
| Clemens Birkenmaier | |
| Tim Hanke-Zilles | |
| former members | |
| Jens quarter | |
Hydra is a German symphonic metal band that was founded by Chris Diefenbach and Lisa Rieger in 2013. So far the band from Regensburg has released two studio albums. Among other things, the name is intended to reflect the diversity and diversity of artistic influences. Typical for the band is the combination of fast double bass passages and hard guitar riffs with orchestral elements.
history
Hydra was founded in October 2013 by Chris Diefenbach and Lisa Rieger as a project. Already in the first months the two wrote ten pieces, mostly to be assigned to melodic metal, which led to the debut album Malachite Skies . It was released in February 2015 via STF Records , Gary Nagy's record company . As a guest musician u. a. Hear Liv Kristine from Leaves' Eyes . The release was followed by a tour with around 30 shows in Western Europe and the Czech Republic.
Then work began on the second studio album Solar Empire , the lyrics of which are based on a short story by Rieger. The concept album was released again at the end of 2016 via STF Records. As guests participated u. a. Henning Basse ( Firewind , Mayan ), Zuberoa Asnárez ( Diabulus in Musica ), Ally Storch ( Subway to Sally ) on the recordings.
style
Malachite Skies (2015)
Opposites are deliberately created on the first work. Rough metal meets soft, fairytale-like orchestral elements and lovely melodies. In contrast to the widespread use of the genre, the band does not rely on a classically influenced voice. Rather, soprano Lisa brings her lighter-looking, ethereal voice into the overall musical picture and characterizes the band with catchy melodies. Thematically, Malachite Skies goes into a wide variety of realms. In addition to historical content such as the life of Cleopatra and the psychology of the Milgram Experiment, the band also moves in the fantasy area and visits the Palace of Tears. The texts also offer scope for interpretation.
Solar Empire (2016)
The musical direction of Solar Empire can be described as harder, faster and more symphonic compared to the debut. The concept album is based on a short story to which all eleven songs on the CD refer. The short story tells of a couple in love who try to maintain their relationship despite the tensions of both worlds between which they walk. In addition to a large classical choir, which shapes the overall sound, instruments such as bagpipe, flute or harp can be heard.
Discography
Albums
- 2015: Malachite Skies ( STF Records )
- 2016: Solar Empire (STF Records)
Videos
- 2016: Between Two Worlds
- 2018: Sentinel of Aeon
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Interview with Hydra , accessed January 29, 2017.
- ↑ Ravenheart Music: Interviews - Hydra Interview ( Memento of the original from January 29, 2017 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , accessed January 29, 2017.
- ↑ Rock-pix: Exclusive Interview with Hydra , accessed January 29, 2017.
