Defying the Rules
album by Hibria
Defying the Rules is Hibria's first album, released in 2004. It tells the story of a dystopian future, ruled over by the 'Faceless in Charge' and group of rebels, such as the 'Steel Lord' battling against his forces for a free world.
Track listing
"Intro" – 1:56
"Steel Lord on Wheels" – 3:54
"Change Your Life Line" – 4:25
"Millennium Quest" – 6:51
"A Kingdom to Share" – 5:37
"Living Under Ice" – 3:45
"Defying the Rules" – 5:49
"The Faceless in Charge" – 6:58
"High Speed Breakout" – 5:01
"Stare at Yourself" – 7:45
"Hard Ride" – 3:48 (Pantera cover) (Japanese reissue only)
"Painted Skies" – 5:14 (Crimson Glory cover) (Japanese reissue only)
Personnel
Iuri Sanson – vocals
Diego Kasper – guitars, synth programming
Abel Camargo – guitars
Marco Panichi – bass
Savio Sordi – drums
Piet Sielck – mixing and mastering
Note
The instrumental Intro track is not present on all versions of the album.
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