HUMANHEAD is a hardcore band hailing from San Francisco, California. In June 2024, they released their debut EP under Doom Stew Records. The band's sound fuses a range of alternative influences with a solid hardcore foundation, delivering a powerful EP which brings together heaviness with a fresh, modern edge.
Composed of eight direct heavy hitters, HUMANHEAD's eponymous release pulls no punches. Knives stands out as a fast, effective, and vibrant song which captures the intensity of the EP. The band describes it as a song "about feeling frustration and disillusionment while in a deceptive and superficial relationship. There is an ultimate desire to move onto something better and leave the past behind."
With a sense of hopelessness and a distinctly nihilistic lyrical approach, All Catatonic indicates severe dissatisfaction and regret. "The song is about dealing with the consequences of our actions and choices, reflecting on wasted efforts, lost opportunities, and the realization that sometimes we end up far from where we hoped to be," the band mentions.
As evidenced by their impressive recent release, HUMANHEAD delivers an exciting new sound that perfectly reflects the spirit of the Bay Area hardcore scene in a contemporary and fresh way.
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