Hybrid Nightmares
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Hybrid Nightmares | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Croydon, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Genres | Black Metal Death Metal |
| Years active | 2007-Present |
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Hybrid Nightmares is an Australian Black Metal band from Melbourne, Australia. Formed in 2007 by drummer Adam Chapman and bassist Jon Kruk.
Originally the band referred to their genre as Hybrid Metal. An idea of not sticking to one clear genre. But over time this idea was abandoned and Black Metal became their main genre.
History
Formation
Founded in 2007 when Adam and Jon met at a show at EV's Youth Centre in Croydon, where Adam's previous band A.D Massacre was playing.
upon seeing the band Jon asked to join on bass. But when Adam was let go from the band shortly after, the pair decided to form their own band instead.
Taking on the name Hybrid Nightmares they began a search for band members.
Ben Plant was an old school friend of Jon that joined on guitar. With just the three of them they started writing music, with Jon taking the main writer position and Ben also contributing songs.
They began searching for vocalists. Originally wanting to have a clean singing female vocalist and a growl vocalist. They reached out to Loki Robson after hearing a demo song on Myspace by Corpse Raven. He went to the audition with his friend Matt. Both were offered roles in the band. With Loki taking on vocals and Matt on Guitar. A female singer did audition and agree to join the band. But later resigned and lost contact.
The Hybrid Inquisition & Self Titled EP's (2008-2013)
The Hybrid Inquisition - EP
Recorded at a house studio in Lilydale, The Hybrid Inquisition was a basic recording of five songs which saw the band travel to Sydney and play the Emergenza band competition (finishing in the top 5) along with fellow Melbourne band Orpheus Omega. There are limited copies of The Hybrid Inquisition in the world
Matt decided to leave Hybrid Nightmares to pursue playing live with Aural Window. Hybrid Nightmares held auditions for a new guitarist and welcomed Travis Hall to the band.
Hybrid Nightmares - EP
Recorded at Pony Studios by Troy Mccosker, The Self Titled EP saw Hybrid Nightmares start to get some growth as a band. At this time they began all wearing corpse paint. As opposed to only Jon and Loki wearing it. Blood was also introduced more regularly to the live show.
At the end of 2012 Trav made the decision to leave the band, and Michael joined on guitar.
Hybrid Nightmares were offered their first international support slot. Supporting Enslaved at Max Watts in Melbourne.
The Ages (2014-2016)
In 2014 Hybrid Nightmares begun working on their new release. A four part anthology titled the Ages. Each EP consisted of five songs and were released every 3 months during 2015. This project was recorded in the home studio of guitarist Ben Plant.
| Release | Date |
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| The First Age | Jan 2015 |
| The Second Age | April 2015 |
| The Third Age | July 2015 |
| The Fourth Age | Oct 2015 |
For each EP released Hybrid Nightmares updated and added to their stage costume. Starting with white robes and adding leather armour and becoming more military by the fourth age.
During the Ages tour cycle Hybrid Nightmares toured Japan for the first time, supporting Finntroll.
The Ages proved to be a big growing time for Hybrid Nightmares and solidified them as a local headliner and go to for International support.
Recording Information [1]
- Drums, guitars and vocals recorded at personal studio
- Guitars re ampled at personal studio
- Mixed by Ben Plant
Almagest (2017-2018)
Returning to record a full album at Pony Studios with Troy Mccosker. Hybrid Nightmares set out to create a concept album.
The concept for Almagest was based on the renaissance theory of the planetary spheres and the alchemical association between planets and natural elements and their relationship to gods/deities. Told through the perspective of an automaton making their way through the planets.
Hybrid Nightmares toured with many international acts during this time including Cradle of Filth, Ihsahn and Eluveitie.
Jon made the decision to leave the band. Supporting Ihsahn was his final show
Michael and the band split during the same time frame.
Recording Information [1]
- Drums and acoustic guitars recorded at Pony Studios
- Vocals recorded at home
- Guitars recorded at home and re amped at Pony Studios
- Mixed by Troy Mccosker
Obelisk (2019)
With Jon leaving as main song writer, Adam and Ben stepped up to write Obelisk.
Zach (Dunksy) and Johnny joined the band to fill guitar and bass. And the band went to Japan for the third time. This time touring with Watain and Anaal Nathrakh
Hybrid Nightmares released Obelisk at Max Watts in Melbourne. Their biggest headline show to date.
In September they joined Cradle of Filth for six shows around Australia.
Recording information [1]
- Drums recorded at Echidna Studios
- Vocals recorded at Monolith Studios.
- Guitars recorded at home and re amped at Monolith Studios
- Mixed by Monolith Studios.
COVID 19 & Woeful Inertia (2020-2024)
Writing for Woeful Inertia had already begun and Hybrid Nightmares went into 2020 with plans of touring and a new album. Unfortunately due to COVID 19 these plans were stopped or slowed. With meeting up to work on the album not possible, online sessions took over. Which the band found hard and it was difficult to move things along. Stressful writing and band direction caused tension within the band, which led to Ben Plant making the decision to leave the band. Zach also decided to leave to follow other musical passions.[2]
prior to the album launch, Johnny also decided to leave and focus on other projects. Johnny did return to play the album launch as his last show.
Leaving Adam and Loki to move forward rebuilding the live line up and finish putting the album out.
Adam recruited Lily. The singer of his punk band The Pernicious, to take over guitar. Bentley, a co worker to take over lead guitar and Josh to take over bass.
Recording Information[1]
- Drums recodred at Echidna Studios
- Vocals recorded at Monolith Studios
- Guitars recorded at home and re amped at Monolith Studios
- Mixed by Monolith studios
2025-Now
In 2025 Hybrid Nightmares announced they are working on a new album. During the 2025 tour "Council Ov Evil Bastards" they played three unreleased songs.
Members[2]
Current Members
- Adam Chapman (Drums, 2007-Present)
- Loki Robson (Vocals, 2007-Present)
- Bentley Hodges (Lead Guitar, 2024-Present)
- Lily Parker (Rhythm Guitar, 2024-Present)
- Josh Riström (Bass, 2024-Present)
Past Members
- Ben Plant (Guitar, 2007-2023)
- Jon Kruk (Bass, 2007-2018)
- Matt (Guitar, 2007-2010)
- Travis Hall (Guitar, 2010-2012)
- Michael (Guitar, 2013-2018)
- Zach Dunks(Guitar, 2019-2020)
- Johnny (Bass, 2018-2023
- Mike (Guitar, 2021-2023)
Timeline
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Discography
EP's and Albums[3]
- The Hybrid Inquisition (2009)
- Hybrid Nightmares (November 2011)
- The First Age (January 2015)
- The Second Age (April 2015)
- The Third Age (July 2015)
- The Fourth Age (October 2015)
- Almagest (October 2017)
- Obelisk (June 2019)
- Woeful Inertia (May 2024)
Live EP's
- The Volume Dealer sessions (2025)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Client Challenge". hybridnightmares.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 VOLUME DEALER (2025-08-30). VOLUME DEALER - EPISODE 16 - HYBRID NIGHTMARES. Retrieved 2026-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
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- ↑ MOSHPIT on SYN (2016-09-04). Hybrid Nightmares | Loki talks about The Ages, Hell On The Bay and his favourite album. Retrieved 2026-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Baz X (2015-09-06). Hybrid Nightmares - Interview - Hell on the Bay III (Tritanic) 2015. Retrieved 2026-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ Sin and Steel (2025-03-02). Talking Drums, Meeting Your Heroes and More! Feat. Adam Chapman of Hybrid Nightmares - Feb 25. Retrieved 2026-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "TWENTY BIG ONES with ADAM CHAPMAN, HYBRID NIGHTMARES". 100% ROCK MAGAZINE. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
- ↑ Griffiths, Dave (2019-04-17). "Explore the Obelisk with HYBRID NIGHTMARES | HEAVY Magazine". Retrieved 2026-05-21.
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