Ibridoma is an Italian Heavy/Power Metal band. October 27th, 2018, saw the band releasing their sixth studio album, Norimberga 2.0., which includes (ten) a collection of heavy metal songs that would gratify fans of Accept and Helloween. The album was released through Punishment 18 Records.
Introduction:
Ibridoma, Norimberga 2.0: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Norimberga 2.0
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Ibridoma and their Norimberga 2.0 album.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features guitar work—with riffs that are both heavy, catchy yet progressive and melodic combined with the powerful fret-board virtuoso solos. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves soaring vocals that are clean and polished, with a hint of aggression and a chorus. The Third Sin—The Percussions: This delves into the vast world of a wide range of beats, patterns, and fills.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Dedication to the countless children who have disappeared without a trace
When the play button is pressed, the opening piece, Ti Ho Visto Andare Via, welcomes the listener with a powerful anthem of vocals and instrumentation in the band’s native tongue.
Ibridoma takes the listener on a profoundly moving journey with its second track, Woman From The Star, and the other eight pieces in the album. The band pours their heart and soul into each song, dedicating the entire album to the countless children who have disappeared without a trace and remain unseen in our world. Through their music, the band passionately calls for those who exploit and harm these innocent souls to be held accountable for their actions in a modern-day Norimberga 2.0 and to receive lifelong imprisonment.
But Norimberga 2.0 is more than just a collection of heavy metal songs. The album has a solid lyrical concept that ties all the tracks—simultaneously, the well-written tracks on Norimberga 2.0 are varied, with some being fasts and furious. In contrast, others are more mellow and introspective. But each song is crafted with care, with every note and every word contributing to the overall sound and feel of the album.
This piece’s production, sound, and composition are executed with precision and finesse. The devilmanship shines through, and the display is impressive, with each instrument shining in its own right with the incorporation of various tempos, tones, atmospheres, and moods. All of which are the fruit of art-fully balanced by the instrumental compositions of guitar work. With riffs that are both heavy, catchy yet progressive and melodic combined with the powerful fret-board virtuoso solos, make for an unforgettable musical experience.
The soaring vocals are clean and polished, with a hint of aggression and a chorus that adds depth and complexity to the sound. The drum work is equally impressive, featuring a wide range of beats, patterns, and fills that perfectly complement the other elements of the music.
The album comes to an end with the final section of the album. Where the listener is welcome to the last three closing songs. Starting with track eight, Raise Your Head, you’ll feel the energy and power of the music intensifying. The eighth song is an absolute powerhouse, with a driving beat and soaring vocals to get your heart racing. Moving on to the ninth and tenth songs, Where Are You Tonight and Eyes Of The Stranger, you’ll notice a distinct Scorpion’s influence in the melodic power metal feel and sound. It’s the perfect way to end an album that’s both entertaining and an actual work of art.
We want to give a shoutout to Ibridoma for letting us review their album, Norimberga 2.0. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Norimberga 2.0”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Ibridoma and their Norimberga 2.0 album.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, Norimberga 2.0 and the music is a non-stop adrenaline rush, loud, rich, intricate, and cleverly played. It is a well-crafted fruit of art, showcasing its creators’ skill and talent from the opening track to the final song, while the instrumentals and vocals all work together to create a powerful and memorable sound.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork is powerful and speaks about the album’s theme. An emotional tribute to the missing children and a reminder of the importance of seeking justice for those who have been wronged.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Ibridoma, and their album Norimberga 2.0.
This concludes the Ibridoma, Norimberga 2.0 review.
Track-Listing:
- Ti ho visto andare via
- Woman from the Stars
- Norimberga 2.0
- House of Cards
- Coming Home
- Into the Sea
- Pandemia
- Raise Your Head
- Where Are You Tonight
- Eyes of the Stranger
Ibridoma is:
- Alessandro Morroni – drums
- Christian Bartolacci – vocals
- Marco Vitali – guitars
- Leonardo Ciccarelli – bass
- Sebastiano Ciccalè – guitars
