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Los Angeles, United States (2004 – 2011)
The Human Abstract was a progressive metal band known for their unique, classically-influenced style. They were critically acclaimed for their technical proficiency and impressive stage presence.
By 2011, the band had come full circle since its inception back in 2004 in Los Angeles, CA With the return of founding guitarist / songwriter A.J Minette, the band returned to a sound reminiscent of the critically acclaimed “Nocturne” album, while introducing classical technical rhythms their complex sound. Former From First To Last/The Color of Violence member Travis Richter also joined the ranks as vocalist just long enough to record “Digital Veil,” the bands third LP. After only a few months of touring Richter quit the band in August, 2011. He brought to the table a worthy balance of guttural screams combined with ethereal harmonies and all of the vocal range fans would expect from THA. With syncopated harmonies meeting complex time signatures, precise yet pounding bass riffs and heavy bellows filling the album from beginning to end a new, albeit short lived, era for The Human Abstract had been firmly established.
Guitarist Dean Herrera and guitarist/keyboardist A.J. Minette formed The Human Abstract in 2004, adding drummer Brett Powell, bassist Kenny Arehart, and singer Nick Olaerts. The band recorded a couple of demos and played a number of regional gigs before signing with Hopeless Records in 2005. Soon after signing to Hopeless Records, THA replaced singer Nick Olaerts with Nathan Ells.
By 2011, the band had come full circle since its inception back in 2004 in Los Angeles, CA With the return of founding guitarist / songwriter A.J Minette, the band returned to a sound reminiscent of the critically acclaimed “Nocturne” album, while introducing classical technical rhythms their complex sound. Former From First To Last/The Color of Violence member Travis Richter also joined the ranks as vocalist just long enough to record “Digital Veil,” the bands third LP. After only a few months of touring Richter quit the band in August, 2011. He brought to the table a worthy balance of guttural screams combined with ethereal harmonies and all of the vocal range fans would expect from THA. With syncopated harmonies meeting complex time signatures, precise yet pounding bass riffs and heavy bellows filling the album from beginning to end a new, albeit short lived, era for The Human Abstract had been firmly established.
Guitarist Dean Herrera and guitarist/keyboardist A.J. Minette formed The Human Abstract in 2004, adding drummer Brett Powell, bassist Kenny Arehart, and singer Nick Olaerts. The band recorded a couple of demos and played a number of regional gigs before signing with Hopeless Records in 2005. Soon after signing to Hopeless Records, THA replaced singer Nick Olaerts with Nathan Ells.
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lakku- wrote:
http://www.thedailymosh.com/2012/02/human-abstract-moonlight-sonata.html
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spideralex90 wrote:
Not a fan of the old vocalist. Newest album is the best.
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Dami0men wrote:
Digging the Moonlight Sonata cover, very well done! (Very loud tho, use mp3gain to reduce by -4.5 and its all good)
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Slaiv wrote:
Dan Tompkins is no longer in Tesseract... THA no longer have a singer... If only.
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MaidenPriest420 wrote:
not just yet!
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Shad0wchild wrote:
ура, я думал группа умерла
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Ulugbek_K wrote:
http://rghost.ru/36458220 http://www2.zippyshare.com/v/87333992/file.html всем качать, слушать, кончать, посылать ментальные лучи счастья банде и надеяться на новый альбом!
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MayhemEnthroned wrote:
The Moonlight Sonata single is one of the greatest covers ever recorded, fucking christ.
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brainbrain wrote:
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decline84 wrote:
Now look at that: http://www.heavyblogisheavy.com/2012/02/08/oh-hey-the-human-abstract-arent-broken-up-after-all/
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Jordy666sic wrote:
fuck it I made up my mind. Nocture > Digital Veil > Midheaven. Though Midheaven is also a amazing album. Quality music for sure.
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Jordy666sic wrote:
Nocturne > Midheaven > Digital Veil = Pure Gold [2]
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Ulugbek_K wrote:
Почему Израиль не войдет в состав Туниса? почему распалась такая группа? почему.
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knight_88 wrote:
I'm gonna miss them! :(
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JohnLateralus wrote:
Sexy Level: 7.4/10
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Le_newtype wrote:
I'm glad they fired what's his face and got Travis. Shame about the disbanding, although not that surprised about it by how many people were leaving.
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shaunt91 wrote:
RIP until the next Bach ripoff comes along
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elsewhere777 wrote:
R.I.P. I am glad I had the chance to see you guys live! Thanks for the great music!
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Warborn wrote:
Midheaven is the best
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Tarasmihan wrote:
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