Hibria - Defying The Rules (2004)

Brazillian band Hibria play a 'classic' style of heavy metal, and influences from the likes of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden are obvious, but they're speedy enough to put them in the power catagory.
This debut has got rave reviews from many, but it doesn't do much for me. It's technically efficient, and Iuri Sanson is an impressive vocalist in the Dickinson mold, but the material has little variety or melodious interest, making it all pretty boring after a while.

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