The Human Abstract - Vela, Together We Await The Storm

[@blackened872]

This whole band was unbelievable. They were all basically playing solos at the same time. So glad I got to see them once.

[@javierflores7rts]

Lucky you. Me Mexican I never was able to.

[@anthonymanuel2911]

My sentiments exactly. Fucking nonstop dread windmill while doing this insane shit was a sight to behold.

[@s0mguy777]

I heard this intro 18 years ago and told myself that if I ever had a daughter, I'd name her Vela, and that's exactly what happened :)

[@bythewaysideguitar]

by far (one of the) most talented and underrated bands of my generation

[@centralctbench6843]

I saw this band the day before my freshman year of high school (right after this video was posted on KZbin)….I graduated high schools 13 years ago 😮

[@javierflores7rts]

Feeling old yet? Same here

[@johnnyv5812]

Probably my favorite metal song ever. I can't believe how old it is.

[@ericcollins3487]

Same!!😝

[@GradyRho92]

That into riff and closing sweeps will always be my favorite.

[@ipsofacto32]

Amen to that.

[@postalcollapse12]

so friggin complex yet scales perfectly. by far my favorite

[@Voz34]

Yea I compare other and consistently come back to this song

[@thewaterchapter]

One of the best break downs OF ALL TIME. I will die on this hill.

[@Ceronus]

That crowd is like "Oh... my... God... this is beautiful. I... I can't even move!" This whole song is a master piece and it will never be forgotten by me.

[@padarg]

cherish this, this song goes wayyyyy back for me. im so stoked it happened, changed me musically. RIP

[@Huskers5NC]

I can’t believe this song was not appreciated as much as it should have. I mowed the lawn to this shit back in the day (2011) and it made it so much fun, among other things 😅

[@doublej706]

It's too bad this band is falling apart so soon, I'm really honored to have seen them together live with the original line-up.

[@silentjav]

3:16 that dude's face still makes me chuckle

[@nickwick35]

Dude is questioning his sexuality with his girl beside him as he stares at AJ LOL

[@ViscountDevil]

i LOOOVE THE INTRO LOVE IT LOVE IT LOOOVE IT

[@spencercapencer]

Saw this band the day before my freshman year in high school 2006 haha with drop dead gorgeous. This just took me back

[@roymercer22]

These guys were an inspiration in HS for me and my band then haha This CD, Fall of Ideals by All That Remains, and End of Heartache by Killswitch are my favorites of all time.

[@pezpythons1532]

I have a hoodie from this band it's barely hanging on, got it like 2007 lol

[@Jack_Plisken]

I love the kids in the crowd at 3:15...Kids in awe watching AJ rock out hahaha

[@dakdrums1]

Jeremy Sanchez That's too fucking funny! I had to pause it so I could laugh but I also noticed the two beside him are even like "Wow this dude is awe struck"

[@ArturBarashan]

Jeremy Sanchez haha,and girl near look "maybe his zombie"))

[@daniellewenzel]

I don't think this song could ever be long enough.

[@sieda666]

I'm stoked to see these guys open for Dir en grey. I love their sound, and I love the direction they took with their new album.

[@brainiceland]

I'll never be able to get enough of this song.

[@KCBProds]

FOR EVERYONE SAYING THE VOCALS SUCK This band is very heavily math related and unlike playing songs like most bands do(4/4), they play at different meters and such(7/8, 11/8, etc). This band is extremely mathematical, technical and talent. I have seen people commenting on the singer not knowing singing queues...they made the song; I am pretty sure they knew they were making the song in a different meter. As for his screams sucking, I like them! THA is amazing for every member and their style.

[@donaldn5798]

They are trippin' off the percs. This song bangs

[@dylanherron3963]

@@donaldn5798 I come back to this song/iteration of the band every once in a while. Discovered em when I was 17, I'm 31 now. Theyve had a lot of changes in one way or another.

[@chbreaper]

This Song is the bomb man!!!!!This is wad i call a real neo-classical/Metalcore Band!!

[@krisxd4037]

That guitarist is very impressive.

[@SteveAyanami]

AJ Minette.

[@soloton]

so versatile, so powerful, so AWESOME , love it !!!!

[@dylanherron3963]

So wild to me that the lead guitarist quit this band back in the day (myspace was still a thing...) because he didnt wanna play in a metal band anymore. Fuck me.

[@erickgonzalez2839]

The vocalist too. Too much originality and raw emotions thank dios we got this at least

[@BradCynical]

5 years later this song is still one of the best

[@jonathanromero3765]

Fuck man this got me through some shit in high school!!! Those hardcore melodic riffs with those vocals its just bliss!!!

[@123123boobies]

high school seems like a shitty place for a lot of people

[@michaelkline8173]

@@123123boobies try mushrooms and listen LOL

[@MarquisDeKyle]

The drum lines he comes up with are so technical that you get exhausted after playing 3 of their songs off of Nocturne....He's an amazing drummer.

[@spookyf1nger979]

Almost ten years, now. Where the fuck did the time go?

[@Bojacktheman.]

+Patrick Callahan Ten years, into the past.

[@KingBoshXD]

Patrick Callahan more like 11 yrs

[@YouKnowItMang]

Seriously that dude is doing some serious work. Just listening to him is making my hand cramp up.

[@Baconator1228]

17 years ago...

[@gsharpenmydjencil]

i cant believe it. ive never felt so old

[@smokejaguar986]

I want them to play this when they lower me into the ground

[@metafan25]

How could you now like this? This has to be one of my all time favorite songs :P

[@nickwick35]

There will never be another band as good as THA in my honest opinion.

[@__M738]

nickwick35 nocturne is one of my favorite records from this era. So good.

[@doublej706]

The Album Nocturne by The Human Abstract is one of my favorite albums of all time. It mixes metal-core and neo-classical so perfectly it bitch-slaps you dead in the face. With blazing fast riffs and lightning sweeps, the dual guitarists are true virtuosos. They brought a refreshing gasp of air to the dying metal scene. If I heard another chug riff, blast-beat, grindcore riff, or a ridiculous break-down I was going to give up on new-music for awhile. Give Nocturne a chance, it will grow on you.

[@jarensmith1609]

first wave of metalcore always. always

[@LGPanthers1]

it's beyond metalcore, it's emblematic of the entire metal genre that came after it

[@kernelxsanders]

This was certainly not apart of the first wave of metalcore.

[@fenrisgrim]

this is such an amazing song definitly my favorite it just has everything

[@AGroseclose1]

Some of the fairly technical riffs are what inspired me to try and learn guitar. Too bad I suck and my fingers aren't quite dexterous enough lol.

[@germansalas6159]

Keep practicing

[@GradyRho92]

This was the first song I ever learned on guitar. The intro riff is awesome. There’s no way in hell I can the lead part but I can chug along to the rhythm part.

[@joshbuckleysmelly]

i love playing the intro on piano, amazing song as well!

[@ALEXisSPANISH]

Haha, gotta love how dumbfounded that kid in the audience looks at 3:17. He's wowed by the awesome shredding. And Dread Tornado 4:05-4:12 !

[@doublej706]

Nocturne is one of my Top 3 Favorite Albums ever made, the whole CD is incredible.

[@JAlejandroBecerraE]

3:17 scene Guy: Mother of God Girl: U Okay dude ?

[@thelastpayphone]

almost 10 seconds in and i love the song all ready.

[@Ryebreey]

I enjoyed this singer cause he put on a good show, but the new vocalist is incredible and fits so well with the band. \m/

[@ferna2294]

+fribread New vocalist? Do they still alive as a band?

[@ExcaliberHD]

+ferna2294 they're teasing a reunion this year. Check their Twitter page

[@ferna2294]

That would be so awesome. I will check it out. Thanks!

[@Ryebreey]

+ferna2294 ohhh that would be dope! There are a few bands doing reunion tours this year. Should be a good year for metal \m/

[@miserableoutcast]

Its not possible to stop listening to this song.

[@nikolauswilliams3124]

Please, someone reply to me and echo my sadness that this band doesnt exist anymore. There will never be a band like THA ever again ;_; so unique, so special, yet such a failure in the end.

[@0neLiners]

I just saw them. Awesome as F. The Atticus Metal Tour. I saw three of the members. I hugged the singer and had a convo with Dean. My friends smoked with the singer. Great time. I enjoyed myself :)

[@stbjerre]

Feel too old now😂

[@na-vn5qy]

we all do

[@ChaoticAngeL2300]

Each and everyone one of them are in their own world absolutely shredding in sync

[@MusicalBehr]

I'm sorry but for the solo intro how can you just stand there and "bob" your head?? OPEN UP THIS PIT!!!!!!!!

[@88and6]

I remember when this song came out in 7th grade. Ah, such nostalgia brings me back and back again.

[@dustypartition]

my friend says he loves the human abstract, as i do, but hates btbam and monuments and periphery and animals as leaders and erra and veil of maya... "because they use cut-beats and sound all choppy". ......how do i tell him he's dumb?

[@TheLastAbacus]

He's not dumb, he's right. AAL is the worst offender of sounding too technical for the ear to even enjoy, that over-produced and unnatural sound which robs music of the ability to reach us on a more human level.

[@Lo0kBehindYou]

... Or perhaps you aren't smart enough to understand such works of art

[@MorticiaObscurum]

I'd like to chime in, however I wouldn't say "they're bad" just that I prefer THA because of how apparent their classical element is. Like in the midst of chaos there's this serenity going on that makes you feel at peace, and then you go back to headbanging.

[@Neiliorox]

I love this song, been looking for a place to download for forever now..

[@druvoart]

Seen them live in Riga (Latvia). Had a beer together... :) Great band, great guys!

[@toxictator4561]

Loved this song/album .

[@Knight-brolaire]

definitely my favorite song on this album

[@4321Scribble]

This song.... It's too awesome!!!!

[@MooosicPls]

i love how the drums sortaa follow the guitars tune :D Nocturne is also one of my favourite albums.

[@itscoolbro2]

This and the Ending of Mea Culpa is the equivalent of the epitomy of the sound. Quite simply the 2 greatest metal songs've ever heard.

[@ShalomShireFarm]

I'm glad to see the standards of excellence and guitar virtuosity is making a come back in metal...

i dont get how they play this in complete darkness and strobe lights. i doubt many people take into account how much harder it makes it. also just standing and doing exactly what you did when recording. these people are amazing especially AJ considering he comes up with these beautifull songs. ARPEGGIOS FTW!!!!

[@usulman]

This song started to sound in my head two days ago and I've been strugling to remember the name since then. The only thing that remaind was ''vela'', but finally. Once again will be disturbing the peace in my block. No te me vas a volver a escapar.

[@horloko]

Wow, so underrated. These guys are freakin sick. I'd have these over any mainstream metalcore band out there.

[@ImaginaryBeaver]

most epic intro ever!! oh and probably one of the most talented bands around.

[@foxxrider250r]

BY FAR THE most epic song ive ever heard

[@AILDvsABRlol]

Man i love bands like this, Especially vocalists who sound like this.

[@rockntroopen]

guy putting his hands up in 3:15 is what i would have done if i would have been to their concert, because they are so epic you have to raise your hands up in awe.

[@theycallmekim]

i absolutely love this band ♥

[@k4itora]

Awesome song. Remind me of seeing them last night, as they supported Protest The Hero, at Rock City Notts ^-^

[@jose00091]

Truly amazing song!!!

[@avecesmembolo]

this band kicks ass!!!!!!!such a guitarist o.O!!!!!!

[@meehancody]

why can't all of their songs be this awesome?

[@forsakenfalcon]

Best concert I ever went to was when they played.

[@drizztt18]

One of the most amazing intro's i've ever heard... Guitarist with the glasses plays like a slowed down version of dimebag... decent pinch harmonix

[@itscoolbro2]

Wow. Listen to the drumming when the vocals enter. Amazing.

[@Suddenlysour]

I saw these guys at the warped tour and I never realized how intence the bass was the song was also amazing

[@davidneal1861]

I like this song!

[@MarkBoone502]

Such an awesome CD

[@SlowmoLife]

I still remember the first time I heard The Human Abstract was 2 or 3 years ago now when they were on tour with Dir En Grey. They were opening up and I thought they were unbelieavble, even though only me, my friend, and some other guy where the only ones jamming to there music, everyone else was standing there acting all annoyed that DEG wasnt playing, I was like dude serioulsy these guys are fucking amazing.

[@JtheMaster1]

for real dude! they played a show in Virginia and we were ten times that. it was fucking amazing!!!!!

[@madfootballskills]

god this song is so amazing!!!!!!!

[@TheGorglesnort]

I do believe that this song is beastly.

[@cgriggs21]

Ok i think its safe to say this is one of the greatest bands of all time. :)

[@Kozmojoe]

Man, Nathan was the best. I wish he was still in.

[@doobdoob2]

This song is brutally spectacular!

[@Theheavymetalscott]

This band and Between the Buried and me would put one hell of a show on!

[@GuItArKiKsAsS]

The Human Abstract recently had a very sad, and unfortunate loss in one of the members families. Send all your thoughts and condolences out to A.J. Minette, and his family. His dad unexpectedly passed away. Very sad loss. Stay strong, dudes!

[@Feenixarise]

i love the guitar work

[@filouriip]

Best band ever .... R.I.P (Rock in peace)

[@thisismeisme]

top 5 greatest albums ever in my opinion.

[@itscoolbro2]

Btw: I love the 5/4 time signature used at the end and middle, makes everything seem a little different.

[@MrFucurmom]

i love this band

[@intospecSTAR]

so beautiful...

[@metalmania310]

Thanks man. I'll be sure to check them out. I'm new to this genre.

[@k4itora]

same here, i saw them at rock city a while back... they were supporting protest the hero... it was great ^-^

[@b44styreraug]

Wow... first time listening to them. Kinda like it! Just that the vocals is note really powerful.

[@chi3fgri3f]

Can't stop replaying the outro O.o

[@D4NK23]

YOu all should be bowing down to this song i mean just listen to the guitar n vocals its mind blowing ;}

[@gibsonlespaul3454]

its great to see a band that has all amazing instrumentals and then to have a vocalist that dosnt ruin it which i usually see when there a really good guitarist in a band.

[@jmk2910]

best.breakdown.ever.period.

[@thevoiceoftruth55]

this is very beautiful

[@bassie1995]

@thisryanthe2 That is an AWESOME lineup.... Wish I was there!

[@LittleHomieLupe]

Saw THis Band Live. First Concert And Best.