Houston, TX-born and France-based rap rock sensation Hyro The Hero has recently released his second full-length album Bound For Glory via Better Noise Music.
On Bound For Glory, Hyro collaborates with some of the leading names in rock including David Draiman (Disturbed), Brandon Saller (Atreyu), Chad Gray (Hellyeah/Mudvayne), Spencer Charnas and Dan Sugarman (Ice Nine Kills), REDDSTAR, AJ (Fire From The Gods) and Markus Videsäter (Solence).
The Everblack Podcast caught up with Hyro The Hero to discuss his new album Bound For Glory, inspirations and touring. (Interview Luke Petty)
Watch/listen to the interview here:
Several of these artists, in addition to artists who collaborated on his 2022 Kids Against The Monsters EP shared praise for Hyro as quoted below.
“I’m incredibly honored. Hyro is a truly amazing artist and I had a blast working with him. This track is exactly what the world needs right now. It’s time to believe again.”
– David Draiman (Disturbed)
“It’s always nice to collaborate with up-and-coming talent, especially when you’re a genuine fan. I was stoked to hop on this song with Hyro The Hero. He embodies what a true artist is meant to do: make you feel something. This song is a great reminder that we’re stronger together when facing our demons.” – Corey Taylor
“A fireball of energy, a sharp lyricist and an infectious personality. If you haven’t heard of HYRO already you’ve been missing out! This new album is catchy, groove laden, fun and full of talent. Best enjoyed at loud volumes!” -Benjamin Bruce (Asking Alexandria)
Produced by Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead), Bound For Glory’s 12 tracks consist of a trendsetting hybrid of hip-hop and hard rock spiked with punk topped with unbreakable lyricism and undeniable choruses.
ong before mosh pits regularly broke out at rap shows and metal samples abounded throughout the culture, Hyro The Hero was collaborating with members of At The Drive-In and Blood Brothers as well as era-defining producer Ross Robinson (Slipknot, Korn) on his independently released EP Birth, School, Work, Death in 2011. The latter generated applause from BBC, Kerrang!, and Alternative Press who touted him as one of “19 Underrated Bands From The 2010s Who Deserve Another Listen.” In its wake, he blasted off with “Bullet,” posting north of 15 million-plus streams and paving the way for his 2018 debut album Flagged Channel. He asserted himself as the rare outlier who could shine on a track with Hollywood Undead, Lil’ Keke, and AWOLNATION or Islander, Fozzy, and James “Munky” Shaffer of Korn. Flexing his versatility, he featured on “Cheatcode” by Black Tiger Sex Machine x Hairitage, generating 7.3 million Spotify streams.
Meanwhile, his 2022 Kids Against The Monsters EP via Better Noise Music boasted an assist from Corey Taylor of Slipknot, and the legendary Mötley Crüe tapped him for “Who’s That Playing On The Radio?” for The Retaliators Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. At the same time, he packed houses on his own and became a festival favorite at Welcome to Rockville, Carolina Rebellion, Shiprocked!, and more
Stream/download Bound For Glory now at
https://hyrothehero.ffm.to/
