Hybernoid's sound was a unique combination of influences, fusing Doom/Death, Industrial and Crust Punk, with hints of Goth and Indie, though towards the end of their existence they moved into more Electro/Industrial realms. The band drew influence from punk and indie with early Amebix (No Sanctuary era), The Chameleons, through to Carcass and Bolt Thrower.
They released two demos ("Ophthaphobia" and "Well Of Grief" - both 1992),
Well of Grief was accompanied by a video, shot in rural Lancashire and West Yorkshire.
This video secured much label interest and was followed by three 7" singles
"Dust In The Wind" 7" single - 1993 (Displeased Records, Holland) ,
"Technology/Regression" 7" single - 1993 (PS Records USA),
"World Of Ruin" 7" single - 1994 (Displeased Records, Holland),
Their highly acclaimed debut album "The Last Day Begins?" was released in 1994. (This was released by Displeased Records, of Holland, Sick Records of Poland (cassette), and Massacre Records of Germany).
A compilation CD entitled "Todays Tomorrows Yesterday" (Displeased Records) appeared in 1995, featuring new tracks, remixes and two of the singles.
The final album "Advanced Technology" (released by Visage Records of Germany) was released in 1998, and marked a departure from the earlier Metal sound to a more Techno/Industrial one. Featuring Andy Slater on keyboard and programming, it embarked on retaining the Hybernoid sound, but pushed it towards more of a Prodigy vein.
The band split in 1999. Andy and Dave are now prolific characters on the UK drag race scene. See Doomsday Impala on youtube.
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Skin
Hybernoid Lyrics
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Rest in peace
Well of grief
Please let me sleep
Join me now
We could be
One forever
What could have been
To the lord on high
My inner moods
Searing pain inside
Cling to the cross
Hammer at the stone
We will be one
Forever through eternity
The lyrics to Hybernoid's song "Skin" convey a deep sense of loss, grief, and longing for reunion. The lines "You were taken from me / Rest in peace / Well of grief / Please let me sleep" depict the singer's state of mind after the loss of a loved one, as they struggle to come to terms with the reality of the situation and seek solace in sleep. The idea of eternal union with the departed is also present in the lines "Join me now / We could be / One forever / Lasting eternity", which reflect a desire for an afterlife where the singer and their loved one are reunited and remain together forever.
The phrase "What could have been / To the lord on high / My inner moods / Searing pain inside" suggests that the singer is grappling with regrets and unfulfilled desires, which are compounded by the intense emotional pain they are experiencing. These lines highlight the inner turmoil of the singer and the difficulties they face in trying to cope with a loss that is both personal and universalizing. The final lines "Cling to the cross / Hammer at the stone / We will be one / Forever through eternity" can be interpreted as an expression of faith in the power of religion and the belief that love conquers all. In this way, the song captures the complexity of grief, the struggle to find meaning in loss, and the hope for something greater beyond this life.
Line by Line Meaning
You were taken from me
The person who was dear to me was tragically removed from my life
Rest in peace
I hope that the person who passed away is now at peace
Well of grief
I am drowning in intense sadness and despair
Please let me sleep
I wish to escape the pain and find solace in sleep
Join me now
Come along with me
We could be
We have the potential to become
One forever
Together as one entity for eternity
Lasting eternity
This state of being one will never end
What could have been
I mourn the possibilities that were never realized
To the lord on high
I address a higher power or deity
My inner moods
The emotions and feelings inside me
Searing pain inside
An intense agony that consumes me internally
Cling to the cross
Hold onto the symbol of my faith for support and strength
Hammer at the stone
Persistently work at overcoming the obstacles in my path
We will be one
We will merge into a singular entity
Forever through eternity
This state of being one will never end, even beyond what we know as eternity
Contributed by Mateo B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Doom Boy
Great !!!
JHAR
great Song☝👆
John Scott Lomax
Don't forget Pete Nolan who created the band
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