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HUMAN

Bio

HUMAN formed in early March 1992. Their first album cover for the demo "ORGAN SPLATTERS" was actually drawn with their logo in place late 1991, showing that the beginning of HUMAN was planned much earlier. Existing members of that first line up of the band are Scott (guitars / vocals) and bassist / vocalist Vaughn, who joined the band during it's infancy just after the recording of the aforementioned demo and has been a focal member of the group since May 1992.

After countless shows, releases, songs, tours, interviews etc, HUMAN have stuck with their own sound and style, completely against the grain of "popular" metal, the like of which will not be named here. Yes, while others may be selling out to get their albums sold and videos shown on television, HUMAN settle for the metal fans to discover it for themselves. That's the underground way!

It's been almost 3 years since the release of their last CD "Blood Bucket" which spawned a rash of popular tracks and the band spent much of 2008 recording the follow up titled "CADAVER ACADEMY". In June 2008 the band parted ways with long time drummer Paul and brought in Nikolas Kissel to the line up. Upon hearing Nik's skill behind the kit, the band decided that it would be in the best interest of the group and it's fans if the material they had recorded were to be scrapped and started from scratch. The bands' frontman Scott explains: "We want to make the best album we're capable of making. If that means we should have better drum tracks then so be it - the whole band feels like it's the best move to make. People waiting for this album will know it's worth it."

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Band Members:
Scott (guitar, vocals)
Vaughn (bass, vocals)
Kezz (guitar)
Nikolas (drums)

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Upcoming Gigs

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Lyrics

Genres

Location

  • Christchurch


Media Downloads

  • Breaking The Law (A tribute to Judas Priest)

    The only place to find this cover song is on the internet. It has not been released on HUMAN's new album "Blood Bucket". This track shows how the band can 'rock out' just as well as they 'metal it up'.
    Download Now [Size: 1.83MB | 02:00 | 128kbps]

  • Centrifugal Skin Removal (demo version)

    A demoed version of what to expect from HUMAN's forthcoming album "Cadaver Academy" - due out end of 2008
    Download Now [Size: 6.12MB | 2:40 | 320kbps]

  • Night Of The Living Bread

    The opening track from HUMAN's brand new album for 2005, "Blood Bucket"! Buy it now and watch out for the new video for this song, only found on the album!
    Download Now [Size: 2.51MB | 02:44 | 128kbps]

  • Paytoilet Of Despair

    The song that became an infamous video in New Zealand metal. (Check out the photo gallery). "Paytoilet Of Desapir" is just one of HUMAN's most recognised songs and at a running time of 2:33, it ranks in as one of HUMAN's longer songs too! Mad, fast and thrasin'. It's what good metal should be! Download it now!
    Download Now [Size: 2.34MB | 02:33 | 128kbps]

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HUMAN new release and tour dates
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:10 pm
In May this year, Christchurch death metal quartet HUMAN set out on their 3rd full length tour of New Zealand in support of their much hyped, yet much anticipated new album titled 'Cadaver Academy.'

On August 17th, Auckland based music distributor Border Music will be releasing 'Cadaver Academy' in stores nationwide. The album boasts 12 quick fire tracks that get the bands' live energy and sinister humour across perfectly without losing the chaotic sound that they have become accustom to producing. With blazing double kick drumming, rumbling distorted bass lines, shredding guitar work and no less than four vocals working the songs to great effect, it's no surprise that earlybird reviews of the album have been extremely enthusiastic thus far:

"... not surprisingly this band’s many years of experience has resulted in them being masters of the intricate craft of combining only the sickest humour with brutal Metal." - NZ Rock.com

"If there was a best metal category at the New Zealand Music Awards - like there is at the Grammys - then Christchurch quartet Human's latest album would be a contender. If not the winner." (4 stars) - NZ Herald

HUMAN embark on an abridged national tour at the end of October this year, and will also be performing alongside American metallers Cannibal Corpse in September.

Future HUMAN shows:

28th August: HUMAN + Plague Of The Fallen and guests
Zebedees, CHRISTCHURCH (All ages)

8th September: HUMAN (supporting CANNIBAL CORPSE)
The Bedford, CHRISTCHURCH

October 29th: HUMAN + Majera and guests
Al's Bar, CHRISTCHURCH

October 30th: HUMAN (performing after party for SUFFOCATION)
Transmission Room, AUCKLAND

October 31st: HUMAN + Backyard Burial and guests
Hole In The Wall, WELLINGTON
 

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Human - new tracks on MySpace
Posted: Thu May 21, 2009 8:16 pm
 

humanmetal

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New drummer!
Posted: Wed Jul 9, 2008 9:14 am
We are pleased to announce we have found ourselves a new drummer. His name is Nikolas Kissel and he's the war machine on the skins we never thought we'd find!

In addition, we have decided to scrap the recorded tracks for our new album and to start the process over with Nik playing the tracks. This way, we sound as current as we can.

So, expect something heavier and over-the-top from us very soon!

Scott
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HUMAN - "Cadaver Academy" April '08 NZ Tour dates announced
Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2008 9:11 pm
HUMAN - "Cadaver Academy" NZ Tour - April 2008




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New HUMAN album is underway
Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:56 pm
We have finally decided upon a title for our new album which we're still in the process of making. "CADAVER ACADEMY" is the new title! I imagine the album cover is going to be pretty sick. And believe it or not, that's probably the hardest part about making an album (for us anyway!) so phew! More album updates as they come to hand. Meantime, please spread the word.

Scott
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HUMAN opening for DRAGONFORCE
Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 8:49 pm
Thursday, May 17th we will be opening for the UK's premier metal band Dragonforce and Austrlia's Vanishing Point at Auckland's Powerstation. Tickets are $55 from Real Groovy or Ticketek. Only ONE New Zealand show so don't miss out!
 

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HUMAN and TRIAL BY FIRE - "Scourge, Purge, And Burn" NZ Tour - October 2006
Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:07 am
HUMAN and TRIAL BY FIRE
"SCOURGE, PURGE, AND BURN” – New Zealand Tour 2006
Official Press Release

The New Zealand heavy metal music scene has been enjoying a quiet lull as of late. Until now that is. This October the best of the south island team up with the new blood of the north in a co-headlining New Zealand tour known as the “Scourge, Purge, And Burn Tour”.

Death metal veterans Human (Christchurch) ripped through the country earlier in March this year on their “Amputation Of A Nation” tour, playing to hundreds of new faces along the way. Their unique brand of ultra fast grindcore and onstage antics made them a hit in uncharted territories in the north island, and kept them in good stead in the south. Now with a solid reputation preceding them, Human will be headlining shows in the north island leg of the up-and-coming tour.

Trial By Fire hail from Auckland and are probably the technical ‘yang’ to Human (being the chaotic ‘ying’). Says vocalist Ross McGuire of the Trial By Fire sound; 'Our influences are from mainly classic rock and metal bands over death metal bands so it has naturally filtered into our writing that the focus is on melody, dynamics, and singing.' The “Scourge, Purge and Burn Tour” will be the first country wide tour the band has embarked upon.

HUMAN and TRIAL BY FIRE
"SCOURGE, PURGE, AND BURN” – New Zealand Tour 2006
Dates & Venues

Thursday, October 12th, Dux De Lux, Christchurch R18

Friday, October 13th, Zebedees, Christchurch all ages show
Supported by: Without Constraint and Athenic

Saturday, October 14th, Arc Cafe, Dunedin R18
Supported by: Injection Of Death

Friday, October 20th, Hysteria, Auckland R18
Supported by: Heavy Artillery

Saturday, October 21st, Ibanez Bar, Whangarei R18
Supported by: Warbeast


Check out the dedicated web page at http://www.human-metal.com/tour for more information on Human and Trial By Fire and their upcoming "Scourge, Purge, And Burn" New Zealand tour for October 2006.

Band / Press / PR contact

Scott Spatcher-Harrison
e: scott@human-metal.com
web: www.human-metal.com

This message was edited by humanmetal on Thu Aug 31, 2006 8:12 am.

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HUMAN - Amputation Of A Nation tour - March 2006
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:12 pm
Christchurch's HUMAN will be hitting 5 New Zealand centres on their "Amputation Of A Nation" tour in March 2006.

Dunedin, Christchurch, Wellington, and finally Hamilton and Auckland will all get their chance to witness the masters of the living bread in all of their metal glory. Supported by some of NZ's best local acts, this will be a tour that must be seen to be believed.

Keep your eyes peeled here or at the band's official website for the finalised dates and show line ups.

www.humanmetal.orcon.net.nz

All comments welcomed - and discarded if they're sucky.

This message was edited by humanmetal on Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:13 pm.
 

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Vote for HUMAN!
Posted: Fri Sep 17, 2004 4:39 pm
Alright folks, HUMAN have been registered on the www.jacklive.co.nzwebsite. The site has been set up to recieve votes from the public in order to get one lucky band on stage as the opening act for the BIG DAY OUT 2005.

AND HUMAN HAVE TO BE THERE!!!!

All you have to do is vote for HUMAN online or in-store, so please do. Go to the www.jacklive.co.nz website to find out how.

Cheers and keep grinding!!!! Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Mr Green Mr Green
 

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Has anyone seen Human live?
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 5:57 pm
i'm after gig reviews for this band can someone help me out?
If you've sen them or have a review please post it here.
Thanks
 

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