| Sybreed | |
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| Origin | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Genre(s) | Industrial metal, Groove metal |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Label(s) | Listenable |
| Website | sybreed.com |
| Members | |
| Ben Drop Burn Kevin |
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| Former members | |
| Alex Dirk Verbeuren |
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Sybreed (which stands for "synthetic breed") is an industrial metal band from Geneva, Switzerland. Geneva (Genève is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy (the French -speaking Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Industrial metal is a Musical genre that draws from Industrial music and heavy metal. Groove metal, often associated with neo-thrash / post-thrash and power groove, is a term sometimes used to describe a derivative of Thrash In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music Listenable Records is an Independent record label based in Wimereux, France. Dirk Verbeuren (born 1975, Wilrijk, Belgium) is a heavy metal Drummer, most notably recognized for his work in the Swedish Industrial metal is a Musical genre that draws from Industrial music and heavy metal. Geneva (Genève is the second-most populous city in Switzerland (after Zürich) and is the most populous city of Romandy (the French -speaking Switzerland (English pronunciation; Schweiz Swiss German: Schwyz or Schwiiz Suisse Svizzera Svizra officially the Swiss Confederation
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Sybreed was formed in 2003 by vocalist Benjamin and guitarist Drop. They would later recruit bassist Burn and drummer Alex. In their first year of existence, they would concentrate on writing material for their debut album.
In 2004, Sybreed released their debut album Slave Design. Slave Design is the debut Studio album by Sybreed, released on September 7, 2004. They would spend some time performing in the US, then later returning to Europe where they toured for almost two years in support of the album. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
In early 2006, drummer Alex left the band due to creative and personal issues. Sybreed would then go on a break for a few months. They would later ask Dirk Verbeuren of Soilwork and Scarve to do session drums while they recorded their next album. Dirk Verbeuren (born 1975, Wilrijk, Belgium) is a heavy metal Drummer, most notably recognized for his work in the Swedish Soilwork is a Swedish Melodic death metal band from Helsingborg. Scarve is a French Extreme metal band from Nancy. Their unique take on the genre presents a combination of technical thrash and Death The band announced in December 2006 after recording Antares, that Kevin would take over drum duties permanently.
On July 7, 2007, it was announced that the band had signed a deal with Listenable Records for an October release of their new album Antares. Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Listenable Records is an Independent record label based in Wimereux, France. Antares is the second Studio album by Sybreed, released across Europe on October 1, 2007 through Listenable Records
On June 13, 2008, Sybreed's official website announced that on August 15, 2008, they will release their newest album, Antares, in the United States with the bonus track "Plasmaterial" to be included. Events 1525 - Martin Luther marries Katharina von Bora, against the Celibacy rule decreed by the Roman Catholic Church for 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common
Sybreed's sound is fiercely aggressive, yet melodic. They are identified by machinegun-esque guitars, highly complex drumming, and groovy synthetic beats. Their vocal work is perhaps most notable, as they make use of both clean and screamed singing. The term clean vocals is used to describe melodic and clear singing styles Screaming is a form of vocalization, most commonly heard in sub-genres of Heavy metal and Hardcore punk, though screamed vocals also feature in music Their latest album Antares showcases a few different styles from the previous album Slave Design; specifically, more use of blast beats, harmonized vocals and a wider range of synthesizer use. A blast beat is a drum beat often associated with Grindcore, although its usage predates the genre and has spread to many other forms of Extreme metal.