{"product_id":"human-romance","title":"Human Romance","description":"Personnel: John Henry (vocals); Michael Carrigan , Mike Schleibaum (guitar); Ryan Parrish (drums).\u003cbr\u003eAudio Mixers: Paul Leavitt; Brian McTernan.\u003cbr\u003eRecording information: Echo Mountain Studio, Ashville, NC; Old Towne Studio's, Winton-Salem, NC.\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer: Tom Medvedich.\u003cbr\u003eThis Maryland-based melodic death metal band has pretty much plowed a steady furrow since Hidden Hands of a Sadist Nation. They combine the fist-pumping, catchy riffs of At the Gates with John Henry's hoarsely screamed vocals, which are clearly derived from.well, from Tomas Lindberg of At the Gates. But they're much more than a cover band -- they've got American-style hardcore fury on their side, plus a surprisingly emotional side that comes out in tracks like the subtly piano-tinged \"Love as a Weapon.\" On the other hand, their primary stock in trade is still the thrashy, pit-roiling anthem, and there are plenty of examples to be heard on The Human Romance. Hard-charging tracks like \"Violent by Nature,\" \"Man \u0026amp; Swine,\" and \"Your Everyday Disaster\" (the latter of which features some terrific guitar soloing) will drive the pit berserk. Longtime Darkest Hour fans should be very pleased by this record; they continue to write good songs and perform them with commitment and power. Because of their consistency, though, this album would also make a great introduction to the band's catalog. ~ Phil Freeman","brand":"MovieMars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50344843313439,"sku":"099923232223","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/7833\/0399\/files\/6c796279880343131dd3f62654e7ccef.jpg?v=1777875792","url":"https:\/\/www.moviemars.com\/products\/human-romance","provider":"MovieMars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}