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The first demo/ Influences		The first demo tape from Hibria was called “Metal Heart” and it was released in 1997, two months after the singer Iuri Sanson join the band. It was composed under the influence of bands such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Helloween, Judas Priest, Megadeth, Racer-x, Manowar and Dream Theater. After the good response to the gigs and the demo tape on the band’s hometown (Porto Alegre, Brazil), Hibria started to spread its work in Europe. The demo was air played in Metal shows and received enthusiastic reviews in zines and magazines.
Against the Faceless/ Line up		In August of 1999 the band released the demo-CD “Against the Faceless” with 3 new songs, continuing the worldwide release of its work. On the new demo, Hibria showed its musical evolution resulted from the stability since 1997 of the line up and the development of the technical skills of the members.
Gigs in Europe		In August 1999, Hibria arrived in Belgium starting the named "Against the Faceless Demo Tour". The gigs took place in Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Czech Republic and Poland numbering 29 performances, including the metal temple “De Biebop” in Belgium. During the tour, the band got in direct contact with many fans and shared stages especially with Death Metal bands. At that time, HIBRIA got disappointment with the mainstream attitude that most of the Heavy Metal bands were taking. Nevertheless, the Death-Metal attitude would inspire HIBRIA in a definitive way.
Steel Lord On Wheels		The single “Steel Lord on Wheels” was released in 2001 only to the local fans from Porto Alegre and pointed the direction the band was heading to. The response on the city and on the Internet confirmed that the band should go further on its goal of making an album with balls, even though the tendency in most of nowadays bands is letting it cleaner and polished.
Defying the Rules		In 2003 the album DEFYING THE RULES was composed and the recordings were finished on 2004. It brought Heavy Metal without any other labels, bringing the 80's Heavy Metal melodic lines, the 90's speed and the 2000's technical skills. To complete the album concept, Piet Sielck was chosen to mix and master it on Germany due to his rough and, at same time, innovative style. The comics' based art-work and lyrics also contributes to make from Defying the Rules a "Bang Your Head" Heavy Metal album under the concept of HIBRIA. Read the Guest-Book to know more about the album and the band
		HIBRIA IS: Iuri Sanson (Vocals) Abel Camargo (Guitars) Diego Kasper (Guitars) Marco Panichi (Bass) Eduardo Baldo (Guest drummer) Hibria, from "Metal Heart" (1997) untill "Defying the Rules" (2005): Iuri Sanson (Vocals) Abel Camargo (Guitars) Diego Kasper (Guitars) Marco Panichi (Bass) Savio Sordi (Drums)

We all were basically influenced by classics such as Iron Maiden, Metallica, Megadeth, Helloween, Manowar, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Dream Theater. Nowadays we're taking massive doses of Soilwork, Children of Bodom, Arch Enemy, Synergy, Rage, Angra, Blind Guardian, Dio, Primal Fear, Racer X, Grave Digger, Metallium.

As guitar players we admire Chris Impellitteri, Victor Smolski, John Petrucci, Tony McAlpine, Greg Howe, Tony Iommi, Glenn Tipton.

Bass Player: Steve Harris, Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler...

Singer: Bruce Dickinson, Dio, Mike Kiske, Andy Deris, Bob Rock.
Drummer: Scott Travis, Mike Portnoy, Mike Terrana.

Which records would u take to a lonely isle here u only have a cd player?

These are the most important ones we grew up listening to:

Megadeth - Rust in Peace
Judas Priest - Painkiller
Black Sabbath - Heaven and Hell
Blind Guardian - Imaginations from the other side
Metallica - Master of Puppets
Crimson Glory - Transcendence
Dream Theater - Awake
Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys - Part II

Answered by Diego
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First, could you tell us about the background history of the band briefly? When was it formed or who started it etc. etc...

Abel and I were introduced by a common drummer friend that I have played with in 1994. A singer/guitar player and we started to play, and we composed 3 songs. The singer left, and then Abel left.

After a while Abel and I decided to start everything again without the other guys. During the same time, Savio had a complete band. We were mates from the school...We invited his whole band (with the exception of the bass player) to join us in a new band. After a while they broke up. Our band was named Malthusian at that time. After 3 years, Abel, Savio and I were together with another singer and started to look for a Guitar Player...

Diego was a younger school mate, had a test, but we (Abel and I, the bad guys) choose another guy. After a while, that guy left. We called Diego again and he joined us. After that, we played a concert in 1996 and there was Iuri with his band. After few months, our singer left and we started to look for Iuri, it was in 1997 and we finally joined the line -up we have until now.

Answered by Marco
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Can you tell me something about the metal scene in Brazil. I only know Shaman, Angra and Sepultura? Is there a bigger underground scene?

Our country is continental and there are local underground scenes. Due to the distances and economic problems is quite hard to play across the country. The bands you mentioned are the few that are able to play in different states with a good stage, equipment and personnel structure. There are great underground bands and we hope we all soon are able to show up in different places under professional conditions.

Answered by Marco
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I read in your bio that you toured in various places in Europe in 1999. How was this possible without a record deal in the back? Do you have people working for you here like a management for example?

The fellowship of Metal made the so called Against The Faceless Demo Tour possible...

We took the risk of arriving in Europe with only 3 gigs arranged, but at that time, nothing could stop us, we were totally passionate for the idea of doing the underground...we wanted to take a road to nowhere and get closer to what Metal means for us...Fellowship, music and party!

To make it underground was even more special, with few equipment but full of passion, every concert that we've got a reaction from the audience made us proud...At the end of the concerts we did many friends and had lots of fun...

Many bands, especially from the Death Metal scene helped us in our vendetta and it became a 29 gigs tour. Local band mates, promoters and some other true friends hosted us in their homes...We traveled all over by train with our backpacks and instruments. We ended up playing in five countries and somehow the money we made with the live presentations and CD selling kept us going to the next location...

In Germany we've played 4 gigs and we were so lucky that even Michael Weikath showed up in one of them...To have met one of our greatest influences was like a dream that came true...

Answered by Marco and Savio
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Your first demo has the same title like our magazine: METAL HEART. Why did you choose this title? Because of Accept?

When we release the demo tape, Metal was facing statements of the whole media saying the style was dead...The title wanted to express that what media was saying was all bullshit and in our hearts, Metal would last forever... We were proud of doing Metal and we wanted everybody to know that we were a Metal band and the media opinion didn't matter to us...

What is very remarkable is the fact that you've played a Europe-tour in 1999 after only one demo? How was this?

We were 5 guys with back-packs and instruments taking trains to all the sides, making contacts in cyber-cafes, spending the week with somebody we knew in a concert, sleeping in other Metal heads places, playing wherever was possible...We lived our lives just like we wanted...We had nothing, but all we wanted was to keep like that...

It was a life-time experience as Metal Heads, band-members and individuals...In Europe we could confirm that we are a live band...The stage is the place where we want the songs to work... Getting closer to Metal fans from other countries also gave us the perception that things that we disliked were the same they also disliked, we shared thoughts, we knew other bands and their music, we brought all to our music...

We are together for a long time, but funniest remembrance was related to a day when we ate a Space cake as breakfast, crossed Belgium by train and organized a party to 25 friends in Belgium, all in the same day...The worse thing was this time when Diego's hair got stuck in my bass during a song...We all had to keep playing while Iuri was trying to solve the problem...

Answered by Marco and Diego
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Is there anything left you want to tell our readers?

First of all thanks for reading this interview and we would like to say that we are much better live playing our instruments then with words. So, I'd say get to know the Defying the Rules and if you like spread the word. Next time we show up in your city or nearby come and see us to have your on perspective. Do not forget to meet us in the bar after the gig! We hope to meet you soon!

Answered by Savio and Marco
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