We'll Do It Live Fridays: Digitally Veiled

We apologize for being fairly inactive as of late.  The reasons for this will come to light very very soon.  But until then, how about another WDILF Post?!  I was planning on throwing this up last week but got too lazy.  This may have been a blessing in disguise, however, since this clip will be a good follow up to another music video that just emerged a couple days ago.

Read more after the break.

New Music Videos - The Dillinger Escape Plan + The Human Abstract

You don't need any approval other than Chuck's.

I feel like music videos as a whole have fallen by the way side as an artform.  However, that's not to say that I don't still enjoy the hell out of them.  This week saw the release of two music videos, in particular, from bands that are no strangers of our posts here at Brutalitopia.  I speak of none other than The Dillinger Escape Plan and The Human Abstract. 

Both these vids are really cool in there own unique ways.  Dillinger's vid of "Gold Teeth On A Bum" has some pretty awesome mixing of live audio incorporated into it.  The actual footage being of a live concert doesn't hurt either.  The Human Abstract's new vid of "Patterns" also made me raise the horns after watching.  With this new one they use a similar formula to what they did with "Digital Veil."  It's just straight up in your face playing.  I love it. 

See the videos after the break.

Exclusive Interview: The Human Abstract

It was with great pleasure that we finally got to meet the guys from The Human Abstract this past Wednesday when they were playing in Bloomington, IL.  They're all really great guys and sure know how to have some fun. Their show was also amazing, as Jack will surely note in his upcoming concert review that he'll be posting very soon.  For our interview we got to chat with their guitarist and alum of Brutalitopia, A.J. Minette.  Be sure to stay posted with these guys.  They should be announcing something big very soon that they let us know of.  But our lips are sealed for now.



-Mick

Review: The Human Abstract - Digital Veil

At long last, we get to see why 2011 is going to be an amazing year for metal, particularly prog.  There's no more teasers or singles to be released.  The veil has been lifted.  Digital Veil, the third release from LA's rejuvenated prog metallers in The Human Abstract, is upon us.

Read the rest of this review after the break

Pull Me From The Gallows (of being late)

"You're late, Brutalitopia." As punishment, you must continue to stare at my fancy watch.

So I'm definitely behind everybody else in reporting this, but I can't not post this stuff.  It's just too awesome.  

Check out the two bits of news I actually cared about this week after the break.

New Human Abstract + New Scale The Summit + Full Darkest Hour Album Stream = Too Much To Handle In One Day

Like seriously people, I can't take this constant barrage of epicness.  I've said on numerous occassions, like many others, that 2011 will be an insane year for new releases.  If you don't believe me, read after the break and see what just came out today that surely predicts epicness in your listening future.

New Human Abstract Song?! Nice

I found the above excerpt last night on the Human Abstract's facebook page and was quite excited to say the least. And just a few minutes ago, they officially released another brand new track via their facebook page.  The track is entitled "Patterns" and will be featured on the new record.  It's a much softer track than their previously released track "Faust," but is no less amazing.  Both of these new tracks are making me super excited for the new album.  Speaking of that, the new album, Digital Veil, will be released on March 8th.  Mark your calendars folks.

-Mick

Bands for the Atticus Metal Tour III Confirmed

Born of Osiris and Darkest Hour have been confirmed as the headliners on this years installment of the Atticus Metal Tour. Aside from making shoes that are pretty dope, Atticus is gradually upping their game with their annual traveling circus. Darkest Hour shredded on a handful of dates during last year's tour, but will be on for each of the 30 or so dates (exact gigs have yet to be announced) likely performing various tracks off their upcoming release The Human Romance. Supporting acts on the tour include As Blood Runs Black, Sleeping Giant and friends of the 'Topia, The Human Abstract.

More details to come via the tour's Facebook page. Get stoked.

 - Jack

New Song From The Human Abstract! It's About Time They Stopped Teasing

As soon as they just released their second teaser for their new album this last Friday, The Human Abstract just today released a full legth track from their upcoming album, "Digital Veil."  This track, entitled "Faust," is utterly amazing.  This album is going to be so huge if the other songs are of great of quality as this one is.  Travis Richter makes an unbelievably impressive peformance with his first released track with THA.  He definitely gives the band a heavier edge vocally than previously known from Nathan Ells, but the musicianship that everybody came to love from Nocturne is still present and actually improved in many respects.  The track is available for purchase from itunes and other digital outlets so definitely pick it up.  It's more than worth the buy!

-Mick

Yet Another Abstract Teaser

One of the biggest reasons that I'm looking forward to 2011 (besides making my top 10 best albums of 2010 list of course) is to hear the 3rd full length effort from The Human Abstract, "Digital Veil."  We won't have to wait long either, as the album is set to release on January 25.  I've been keeping watch over the band's facebook page rather obsessively lately since they have been hinting at yet another sample of the new tunes.  Above is that new sampler which was just released this past Friday.  Awesomeness was one of the first words that came to mind after watching it.

-Mick  

Abstract Teaser

Everybody.....The Human Abstract is back and I couldn't be any happier.  The group's facebook page had been alluding all week to a huge announcement they were going to make today.  Since Jack and I had had an interview with A.J. Minette back in late June (which can be heard here http://brutalitopiainterviews.mypodcast.com/) discussing about the band's new direction, I had a strong feeling that this "announcement" would be about the new record they are currently working on.  I wasn't disappointed to say the least.

- Vicious Mick \m/ \m/