SEEKING
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Called “One of the Top 30 Local Canadian Metal Acts of All Time”, Band Against Humanity has brought their unique twist of melody to heavy music since 2016. Having their genesis in Mississauga, Ontario, the group met at Metalworks Institute of Sound and Technology. They have since self-produced all of their material, continue to hone their craft, and spread their music to stages everywhere.
“We just make the music that we want to hear and play” says Jake Arthur, guitarist and noisemaker. Drawing inspiration from a myriad of influences, their diverse sound has an emphasis on melody that dovetails with the heavy elements of metal and hardcore. Producing all their material entirely on their own, they push the boundaries of both worlds.
Guitarist Luis Biosca is a large component of the BAH sound. Not only proficient on the instrument, he also writes the majority of the material. Along with group vocalist Mike Symons, they craft the lyrics to complete the Band Against Humanity sound together.
From their backyard, to The Horseshoe Tavern, to The Opera House, the group has been performing locally for the last 5 years, and not without it’s highs, lows, and LOWERS. In this span, they poured their hearts into the debut EP, Brother, the culmination of the early days and the telling of the first chapter of their story. Produced by Biosca, the group ventured out to their drummer’s home studio and tracked all the material across a number of sessions from January to March of 2018. The first single from the EP was Black Sheep, a good representation of what makes up the band’s sound: big riffs, bigger melodies, crushing breakdowns, and vocals from all members of the band. Humanity, another stand out track, was the first of it’s kind of have the staple larger than life chorus.
Fast forward to 2021, with the three release of their newest single: Distance, Divided. The song’s music video will be the groups first, also produced independently. Listen on your preferred streaming service!
- Screen name:
- BAH
- Member since:
- May 06 2021
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 5
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Age:
- 53 years
Influences
Trivium, Metallica, Dance Gavin Dance, Circa Survive, Architects, Soen, Thrice, Alexisonfire, Megadeth, Avenged Sevenfold, Silverstein, Protest The Hero, Arch Enemy, BFMV, System of A Down, Norma Jean, Korn, Every Time I Die, Slipknot
Members Of Band
Luis Biosca (facemelter)
Jake Arthur (riffs and spliffs),
Mike Symons (the voice that makes you moist)
EQUIPMENT
A lot of heart
MUSIC
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Distance, Divided
Distance, Divided
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Elemental
Elemental Track number: 1 Year: 2019 Album: Brother - EP Genre: Metal
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Humanity
Humanity Track number: 3 Year: 2019 Album: Brother - EP Genre: Metal
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Empty Hell
Empty Hell Track number: 3 Year: 2019 Album: Brother - EP Genre: Metal
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Turn the Tide
Turn the Tide Track number: 4 Year: 2019 Album: Brother - EP Genre: Metal
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Shark Attack
Shark Attack Track number: 5 Year: 2019 Album: Brother - EP Genre: Metal
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Black Sheep
Black Sheep Track number: 6 Year: 2019 Album: Brother - EP Genre: Metal
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Decomposer Pt. 1 (Demo)
Decomposer Pt. 1 (Demo)
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Ember (Demo)
Ember (Demo)
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Conviction (Demo)
Conviction (Demo)
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Distance, Divided (Video)
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Empty Hell (Live @ The Atria) (Video)
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Humanity - Acoustic, Recorded at FM985 CKWR (Video)
Humanity - Acoustic, Recorded at FM985 CKWRiRpZb5ojNWI
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Brother EP (Full EP) (Video)
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Black Sheep (Lyric Video) (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
DIY
Link: https://g.co/kgs/sjwDos
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bandagainsthumanity1/distance-divided
My Face Audio Present: BAH @ Bridges in Cambridge, Ontario.
An exclusive, intimate metal performance.
W/ System of A Clown
W/ Rosewood Annie, The Mightabins, Cadillac Blood, Avem
Link:
https://nowtoronto.com/events/band-against-humanity-rosewood-annie-the-mightabins-cadillac
BOVINE FEST #4
W/ How To Die In Oregon
Badger Milk
The Electric Dead
HOMESICK PRESENTS:
Anneliese Album Release show
Band Against Humanity
Rosewood Annie
Ninth Line
Saturday, November 2
Sneaky Dee's
Doors: 6pm
Location: 431 College St, Toronto, ON M5T 1T1, Canada
Link: https://parkbench.com/event/anneliese-album-release-show-w-band-against-humanity-more
Live Events 4 U
Holy Grinder- Noisecore/Grind
www.facebook.com/holygrinder
Anneliese- Alternative Metal/ Progressive Rock
www.facebook.com/anneliesetheband
Slightly Intoxicated
www.facebook.com/slightlyintoxicatedofficial
The Slime- Hardcore Punk/Noise Rock/Crust/Metal
www.facebook.com/theslimehardcore
Vinyl Ambush- Rock Alternative
www.facebook.com/VinylAmbush
Featuring
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Nervcast
Anneliese
King Catalyst
Detest
Link: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/100837126-detest-(dk)-at-atria-bar-and-grill
https://ngarainstitute.org.au/1140720-king-catalyst/
Live @ Rhythm & Brews Brewing Company
Band Against Humanity Live in Studio on FM98.5 CKWR, TuneIn app, Rogers 945
Link: https://m.facebook.com/events/2670071163033183
DIY
Link: https://touch.facebook.com/MetalworksInstitute/photos/a.199875020042158/2829003670462600/?type=3&source=48
https://open.spotify.com/album/0EYIBYVtmISphVyosz1zJL?si=QC_9pomTRaC3s-ECiS0lJQ&nd=1
https://music.apple.com/ca/album/brother-ep/1464395167
W/ Pillars of Autumn, Creatures and Driven Element
Link: https://exclaim.ca/music/concerts/pillars_of_autumn-toronto-2018-10-13
http://justshows.com/toronto/2018/10/13/pillars-of-autumn/36266/
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1011758240-pillars-of-autumn-at-sneaky-dee%27s-concert-venue
Ages 19+
Cats Cove Media Presents:
Band Against Humanity 10:30 - 11:30pm
Excuse Me. 9:30 - 10:15pm
Jammer's Waffle House 8:45 - 9:15pm
London Stone 8:00 - 8:30pm
Link: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/21915/
https://www.facebook.com/events/800785336928270/
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/1011615410-jammer's-waffle-house-at-hard-luck-bar
Uxbridge Ontario
W/ What Remains
Link: https://nowtoronto.com/events/band-against-humanity-what-remains
W/ Church on Sunday & Delyn Grey.
Another Kickstand Sound show, this time with: Beggars Waltz, Berner Trail, Chainfall, Jimi Nelson The Palominos, & We Wander (w/Jake)
A Kickstand Sound Show, With:
Bootlegger
Lovegate
Neon Thrush
Poor Judgement
The Executives
Featuring:
KING CATALYST (7:30 - 8:00)
https://www.facebook.com/KingCatalystOfficialBand/
IN REVERIE (8:15 - 8:45)
https://www.facebook.com/InReveriegroup/
CITY IN WIRES (9:00 - 9:30)
https://www.facebook.com/CityInWires/
BAND AGAINST HUMANITY (9:45 - 10:15)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1917753978459070...
TALKING IN OUR SLEEP (10:30 - 11:00)
https://www.facebook.com/talkinginoursleep/
Featuring:
DOC ATTRIDGE (8:30 - 9:00)
http://indies.ca/submission/doc-attridge/
BAND AGAINST HUMANITY (9:15 - 9:45)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1917753978459070...
CHURCH ON SUNDAY (10:00 - 10:30)
https://www.facebook.com/churchonsundayband/
NOTHING SERIOUS (10:45 - 11:15)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=142987459630547...
AMONG LEGENDS (11:30 - 12:00)
https://www.facebook.com/AmongLegends519/?ref=br_rs
Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/734932973383473/
https://www.bandsintown.com/e/21586934-among-legends-at-grey-goat-pub
Live Events 4 U
W/ Depleted Uranium, Goreworm, Kill Sid, Detest, Atlas Let Fall, The Fracture
Link: http://depleteduraniumband.com/2018/02/06/depleted-uranium-hard-luck-bar/
https://m.facebook.com/events/1902749313387853?__tn__=%2As-R
Salto's Ugly Christmas Sweater Party - Feat. Spencer Reed, Danger Overhead, Dog Drive Mantis
Link: https://salto.ca/localgtatalentwanted
W/ Equivalence, Northshroud, Scum, Meatshield
Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/299837907187234/?ti=icl
W/ House of Haunt | Kap | Social Strife | Marion Cinder | Third World Famous | Fumes
Link: https://exclaim.ca/music/concerts/live_events_4_u_one_year_anniversary_fest-toronto-2017-12-01
w/ Badgermilk and How To Die In Oregon
Link: http://justshows.com/toronto/2017/11/23/the-electric-dead/29656/
https://cfmu.ca/episodes/5790-kill-eat-exploit-the-weak-episode-for-2017-11-16
With: Empty Threat / Newcomer / Church on Sunday / Hot Apollo
Link:
https://exclaim.ca/music/concerts/empty_threat_newcomer_band_against_humanity_church_on_sunday_hot_apollo-toronto-2017-11-19
MC Events
W/ King Catalyst and Heavy Hands
W/ Löve Razër WSG Ian-K, Bootlegger
Link: https://loverazer.com/event/1681246/332124014/love-razer-wsg-ian-k-bootlegger-band-against-humanity
https://sleazeroxx.com/concerts/love-razer-live-at-the-bovine-sex-club-in-toronto-ontario-canada-concert-review/