Humanity's Last Breath is a progressive deathcore/djent/deathmetal band from Helsingborg, Sweden. Formed 2009 when drummer Buster Odeholm and former guitarist Kristoffer Nilsson decided to write some heavy material. Under the label Rogue Records America the band recorded Reanimated By Hate - EP, Structures Collapse, Humanity's Last Breath. Then Buster Odeholm decided to go independent, and formed Impact Studios, where he recorded HLB's crushing 2016 album Detestor. HLB's albums are sold at their official site http://www.humanitys-last-breath.com
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As of 2014 the band solely consists of drummer Buster Odeholm, which also drums for the band Vildhjarta. The HLB lineup will change in 2016, where Buster will be guitarist instead of drummer. Full 2016 lineup is not known as of yet.
Past members include vocalist Marcus Hultqvist, guitarist Kristoffer Nilsson, bassist Stefan Bengtsson, and Marcus Johansson that left the band due to lack of means for dedication.
Humanity's Last Breath popped up on my radar a few years ago and I never had a chance. This Swedish five-piece take it to a new level on each release. They carry on Djent traditions with tones that have the warmth and definition of melted butter and their timing dances around like firecrackers. Their grooves are so delicious they could sync up with any Beyonce music video and there would be no questions. Their newest release comes at you with an alacrity that even the sunniest disposition has no chance against; Detestor, a five track beat-down that wants you to believe that existential madness in suffering is the only reality that we could ever be graced to experience.
Being true to their composition style, the single songs have very scattered structures, but they all fall down and cascade into a single cohesive story. This really creates a rhythm throughout the entire album and it puts great emphasis on the monumental breakdowns that they construct. Production is also very open on this EP. It sounds like they moved their mics back a few inches as "spaced-out" guitars and vocals and extra reverb give this album a wonderful, ambient, multi-layered soundscape effect. It's a creative turn from their past albums that focused mainly on the machinery of the band. They also play with different samplings, textures, and vocal tracks that they creatively weaved into the album to really give the album an essence of some eternal vast darkness. The title track Detestor surprises towards the end with a juicy breakdown graced by a haunting female vocal sample. With these well placed subtleties, this album impressively works to evoke complex emotions dealing with a sense of place and spirituality. There's a spiteful pathos in this album (as there is in many Djent and Hard/Death-Core bands) that wants to remind you how hopeless your life could ever be. I hope these boys are alright!
The moment that defines the album for me is the track Beware. It opens up with one of the most aggressive grooves ever laid down, then continues it's pummeling cascade of riffage and ominous melodies until you fall still, looking up at the crest of a towering tsunami. Backing doom ambiance in full effect, you're crushed by a drop-tune breakdown that only a god that doesn't exist would allow you to experience. Death by EMG.
They also graciously include the instrumental tracks to their releases so you can go to groove city without anyone else. This young and highly creative outfit has unleashed another solid round of devastation. So, if you're looking to keep it light, check it out! - grimpacificnorth.com
Formed In: 2009
Status: Active
Years Active: 2009-Present
Status: Active
Years Active: 2009-Present
LINE UP
Buster Odeholm - Drums, Guitar, Bass, Production
Location: Helsingborg, Sweden
Genre: Progressive Deathcore/Djent/Death Metal
Current Label:
CEO: John Giulio Sprich / The Euroblast Collective / john@euroblast.net
Agent: Liam John Byrne / Artery Global / liam@arteryglobal.com
Genre: Progressive Deathcore/Djent/Death Metal
Current Label:
CEO: John Giulio Sprich / The Euroblast Collective / john@euroblast.net
Agent: Liam John Byrne / Artery Global / liam@arteryglobal.com
Homepage: http://www.humanitys-last-breath.com
Detestor (EP - 2016)
Released April 5, 2016
Written, produced, mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm at Impact Studios
Cover Artwork by: Igor Omodei
Drum programming co-produced by Chris George
Vocals by Filip Danielsson (In Reverence)
Additional Vocals on the track Detestor by Jessica Curry taken from the original track "Mors Praematura"
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