Hybryds

**Hybryds** is a Belgian experimental music project that emerged in the late 1980s, blending industrial, tribal, and ambient sounds into a hypnotic, ritualistic vibe. Founded by Rudy Vranken (also known as Rudy De Doncker), the group became a staple of the European underground scene, often fusing primal percussion, haunting vocals, and electronic textures to create immersive, otherworldly soundscapes. Their work, like *The Ritual of the Rave* and *Electric Voodoo*, leans into shamanic themes and rave culture, earning them a cult following among fans of darkwave and tribal industrial music. With releases such as *Mythopia* and *Urban Rhythms - Urban Rituals*, Hybryds continues to channel a raw, mystical energy that feels both ancient and futuristic. Their music often defies genre boxes, making them a fascinating outlier in electronic music history.