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2001-2012

Biography

Formed in March 2001, Ibridoma was from the start the brainchild of Alessandro Morroni (drums). First to join the upcoming band was Christian Bartolacci (vocals). After performing together they decided to carry on with this project, creating an out-and-out band with the support carried by Simone Mogetta (lead guitar), Pietro Alessandrini (rhythmic guitar) and Lorenzo Petrini (bass).

After a few months the band performed several live shows during local festivals, gaining a fairly good public appreciation.

Later on, Ibridoma took part in several music competitions, winning the first prize at the Rock Around The RoadD festival in 2004. Starting from this result, the band had the qualifications to begin composing own lyrics. Indeed, they released the Lady Of Darkness EP in 2005, obtaining a distribution contract with Nightmare Records (USA) and several good reviews on musical websites in Italy, Holland, France, Portugal, Brazil and Germany. In 2006 Ibridoma performed live in Lisbon (Portugal) supported by Mindfeeder, a local band. During the same year Pietro Alessandrini left the band, being replaced by the lead guitarist Marco Vitali.

In March 2007, Ibridoma took a stab at their second project, Page 26, that immediately meet the favour of critics. In June 2008, Alone In The Wind track appeared in Rock Hard Compilation, which included worldwide metal band among which Venom, Opeth and Stormlord. In August 2008, the bassist Lorenzo Petrini left the band, being replaced by Leonardo Ciccarelli.

The new album has been followed by several live shows that lead the band to support also famous artists like The Dogma, Uli Jon Roth (former Scorpions), Richie Kotzen (former Poison / Mr Big), Rigo Rigetti e Roby Pellati (Ligabue) Blaze Bayley (former Iron Maiden), Linea 77, Theatre of the Vampire, Necrodeath.

In 2008 Ibridoma's myspace site is among the most visited in the Italian metal panorama. Still, since 2008/2009 Ibridoma have been endorsing the following musical instrument brands: B.C. Rich, Traben, Kustom, Mr. Drums, Gallien Krueger, Pick boy, Rotosound, Bulk, In Tune.

Ibridoma are producing their first full leght, which will be released in mid-2009. Before that, during February and March, the band supported the Blaze Bayley's Italian tour.