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Once Human (band)

Once Human is an American melodic death metal band from Los Angeles, California,[1] founded in 2014 by producer and former Machine Head/Soulfly guitarist Logan Mader. The band released their debut album, The Life I Remember, in 2015 through earMUSIC.[2]

Once Human
Once Human performing in 2015
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresMelodic death metal, groove metal
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsearMUSIC
MembersLogan Mader
Lauren Hart
Damien Rainaud
Dillon Trollope
Max Karon
Past membersRalph Alexander
Skyler Howren

History

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The Life I Remember (2014–2015)

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Frontman Logan Mader performing in 2015

In 2014,[3] after Logan Mader had spent more than a decade away from the stage, Monte Conner of Nuclear Blast sent Australian musician Lauren Hart to him for a production deal. Once they met, Hart switched from guitars to vocals. Damien Rainaud then joined on bass with Ralph Alexander stepping in on drums.[2] Logan chose not to recruit well known musicians, as he wanted his band to be neither a supergroup nor a side project for each of its members.[4][5]

On May 26, 2015,[6] the band released a lyric video for title track "The Life I Remember".[7] A similar video for "Terminal" was released on July 10, 2015.[8] Just under one month later on August 7, 2015, the band published "You Cunt", their first music video showing the band performing their song alongside a theatrical plot. It was around this time that Ralph Alexander and the ensemble parted ways, with Dillon Trollope and Skyler Howren joining the band on drums and guitar, respectively.[9][10][11]

From late August 2015 until the end of September 2015, the band toured the southern, midwestern and southwestern United States with Fear Factory, The Bloodline and Before the Mourning.[12] Near the beginning of the tour, their debut studio album The Life I Remember was released via earMusic.[2]

In November and December 2015, the group toured Europe with American industrial metal band Fear Factory.[13]

Evolution (2016–2021)

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In 2016, the ensemble stated via their Facebook page that they have started a second studio album.[14] In August 2016, the band stated that they planned during the next month, to release a music video for a new song titled "Eye of Chaos".[15] On September 13, 2016, Evolution, the title of the album, was announced along with a music video for "Eye of Chaos".[16][17] The full length album was released on January 20, 2017.[18][19]

In late September 2016, the band announced that Max Karon from heavy metal ensemble I of Tongues[20] has joined them on guitar.[21]

In December 2017, the band indicated that they were working on a new album.[22]

In late February to mid March 2018 the band were set to tour Australia with supports from In Death..., Rise of Avernus and Hollow World which ended up being cancelled due to the sacking of manager of Sydney venue The Bald Faced Stag who founded the touring company Stag Music Touring for allegedly not paying bands who performed at the venue for over several months. This put the touring company in jeopardy and they worked hard to find a replacement but there was not enough time to do so which led to its cancellation.[23]

In May 2019, the ensemble stated via their Facebook page that they are currently working on their third studio album.[24]

Scar Weaver (2021–present)

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On June 30, 2021, the band announced their new album will be called Scar Weaver, which was released on February 11, 2022, via earMUSIC. The band also released the new song "Deadlock" featuring Robb Flynn on July 1, 2021.[25]

Critical reception

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ArtistDirect stated that "the musical chemistry between Mader and Hart was so palpable that it pulled him out of band retirement" and that "musically, Once Human are as visceral as they are vicious". The site goes on to say that "Hart is a vocal demoness, unleashing the beast that resides deep within her" and that "she is in possession of a fierceness that will leave you shaking in your boots".[26]

Blabbermouth.net describes Hart's singing as a "throat-scarring level of vocal brutality that completely contradicts her soft appearance".[2]

Jeremy Borjon of Revolver magazine stated that the band portrays "an impeccably produced, ruthless and mature sound in the vein of Arch Enemy and DevilDriver" with Hart bringing "the metal with clear and compelling screaming fleshed out by a groovy and thunderous rhythm section".[27]

Discography

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Members

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Timeline

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References

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  1. ^ Mike Gitter (January 7, 2013). "Where Are They Now? Logan Mader of Machine Head, Soulfly". Noisecreep.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Former Machine Head/Soulfly Guitarist Logan Mader Returns With Once Human". Blabbermouth.net. May 26, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  3. ^ "Once Human - Album Interview with Logan Mader & Lauren Hart". YouTube. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  4. ^ "Once Human coming together for debut in Lubbock on Tuesday | Lubbock Online Mobile Edition". M.lubbockonline.com. August 21, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  5. ^ "New Issue Preview: Revolver October/November 2015 - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards". Revolvermag.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "ONCE HUMAN - The Life I Remember Official Lyric Video". YouTube. May 26, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  7. ^ Chad Childers (June 4, 2015). "Once Human, The Life I Remember Introduction [Exclusive]". Loudwire.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "Former Machine Head/Soulfly Guitarist Logan Mader's Once Human: 'Terminal' Lyric Video". Blabbermouth.net. July 9, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Once Human "You Cu*t" Official Music Video from the album The Life I Remember". YouTube. August 7, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  10. ^ "Once Human - nowy projekt byłego gitarzysty Machine Head i Soulfly". Gitaromaniak.pl. August 5, 2015. Archived from the original on October 7, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Review | ONCE HUMAN - The Life I Remember". Powermetal.de. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  12. ^ Chad Bowar (July 22, 2015). "Fear Factory Plan Headlining Tour With Once Human + More". Loudwire.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "Once Human - Mobile Uploads". Facebook. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "Once Human - Timeline". Facebook. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  15. ^ a b "Once Human - Timeline". Facebook. Retrieved August 7, 2016.
  16. ^ a b "ONCE HUMAN Feat. Ex-MACHINE HEAD/SOULFLY Guitarist LOGAN MADER: 'Eye Of Chaos' Video Released". blabbermouth.net. September 13, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  17. ^ a b "Once Human Premiere New Song, "Eye of Chaos"". revolvermag.com. September 13, 2016. Retrieved September 14, 2016.
  18. ^ "Evolution by Once Human on Apple Music". Apple Inc. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
  19. ^ "Once Human Feat. Ex Machine Head/Soulfly Guitarist Logan Mader: 'Gravity' Video Released". Blabbermouth.net. November 22, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  20. ^ "Former Devildriver Drummer John Boecklin Launches I Of Tongues". Blabbermouth.net. June 9, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  21. ^ "Once Human - Timeline". Facebook. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  22. ^ "Once Human". Facebook.com. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  23. ^ "Stag Music Touring cancel Once Human Australian tour". MetalObsession.net. February 5, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2018.
  24. ^ "Once Human - You think you have time to kill, but time is..." Facebook. Retrieved May 12, 2019.
  25. ^ a b "Once Human release new music video for 'Deadlock'". July 1, 2021.
  26. ^ "Artist Spotlight: Once Human". Artistdirect.com. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  27. ^ "Review: Once Human – The Life I Remember - Hard Rock & Heavy Metal News | Music Videos |Golden Gods Awards". Revolvermag.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved October 4, 2015.
  28. ^ "ONCE HUMAN - Les détails du futur album live Stage Of Evolution". Heavysound.kazeo.com.
  29. ^ "Lauren Hart – Once Human". Femme Metal Webzine. October 19, 2015. Retrieved October 31, 2015.
  30. ^ "Once Human "Gravity" Official Music Video". YouTube. November 23, 2016. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  31. ^ "Once Human "Dark Matter" Official Music Video". YouTube. February 17, 2017. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  32. ^ "Once Human "Sledgehammer" Official Music Video". YouTube. November 15, 2019. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  33. ^ "Once Human "Deadlock" feat. Robb Flynn Official Music Video". YouTube. July 1, 2021. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
  34. ^ "Once Human "Cold Arrival" - Official Music Video". YouTube. November 19, 2021. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  35. ^ "Once Human - "Erasure" - Official Music Video". YouTube. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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