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LP Review: Hyro the Hero- Bound for Glory

Words by Anselm Anderson 

Bound For Glory is the voice that keeps the "fire inside the energy that drives you", according to Texan-based hip-hop artist Hyro the Hero. The album is set for release this Friday (September 15th) via Better Noise Records.  I don't usually review Hip-Hop artists but "Bound For Glory" is an alternative for rock and metal fans alike!

The artist's visceral vocal style blends with poetic verses detailing the struggles Hyro the Hero went through to achieve success. The album features some well-known voices from the metal community, including Disturbed vocalist David Draiman, Atreyu vocalist Brandan Saller and HellYeah frontman Chad Grey. These acquisitions help harmonise the message Hyro attempts to convey through his brand of brash, aggressive vocals and lyrics about social media, War, Mental Health etc. Hyro crossovers into the metal stream with blistering riffs, dynamic electronics and a penchant for smashing the ceiling.

The 12-track album was recorded and produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead) and thrives on the ability to give Hyro the freedom to express his trials and tribulations through a solid production. 

The rallying title track "Bound for Glory" is an anthemic track full of intricate wordplay, intense, bold riffs and skyscraping vocals from Solence vocalist Markus Videsatar. Hyro increases the intensity of the volatile "Sho Nuff" with all the rage and frustration of an artist with a lot to get off his chest.
Photo Credit: Simon Grumal

 
Additionally, Hyro displays maturity with social commentary on subjects such as the idea of fake news on "FU2" featuring the powerful and emotive vocals of Fire from the Gods vocalist AJ Channer, personal struggles on the intense " I'm So Sick" and Millenial anthem "Retaliation Generation" left disillusioned with societal values featuring Ice Nine Kills' Spencer Channa.

Nevertheless, Hyro the Hero revels as a modern-day Zack De Le Rocha such as on "Renegade of Punk" firing off verses over rumbling basslines, thick, distorted guitar riffs and drums that resonate throughout the earlobes. The charismatic lyricist lends his skills to the dark and sombre "We Believe" featuring the maniacal vocals of Draiman, the high adrenaline "Fight" is like a sane Kanye West with the notable screams of Chad Grey and the dubstep on "Legendary" perfectly complements the special guests, with Brandan Saller's melodious vocals battling against the raging Hyro.

And finally, an unhinged cover of Busta Rhymes' "Woo Ha, Got You All in Check" is a nod to the rapper's hometown and hip-hop roots.

Overall, "Bound For Glory" is most likely a collector's item for this writer, but Hyro the Hero proves mixing metal and rap can succeed with the right ingredients thrown into the mix.


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Woo Hah! Got You All in Check ( Official Music Video)






Fight ft HellYeah vocalist Chad Grey





We Believe FT Disturbed Vocalist David Draiman























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