Review
Even amidst the chaos of life, "POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR" erupts like a fireball of energy! Released on October 30, 2020, this rollercoaster from Bring Me the Horizon catapults us right back to the band's thunderous and ferocious roots. Picture a collection of explosive tracks, orbiting between alternative metal, metalcore, and industrial metal, blurring lines with electronic rock propulsions. If that wasn't enough, it's storming in as the first of a four-part saga under the "Post Human" name, a daring response born in the thick of a world gripped by pandemic tension. Profoundly cathartic and undeniably gritty, this whirlwind of sound channeled resonance through tracks like "Dear Diary," "Parasite Eve," and "Obey."
In the tapestry of the human condition, "POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR" dabbles in the dance of shadows and light with its stirring lyrics. Themes of isolation and chasing freedom crash against the pandemic backdrop — a notion particularly vivid in "Parasite Eve," where initial fantasty met grim reality. Oli Sykes' vocals grieve societal guilt and past struggles, finding refuge in tracks like "1x1." Collaboration magic blossoms with ventures like "Kingslayer" featuring Babymetal's electric thrum and the haunting theatrics of "One Day the Only Butterflies Left Will Be in Your Chest as You March Towards Your Death," alongside Evanescence's Amy Lee. This sonic juggernaut eloquently scars the world we've all been thrust into, reminding us of the undeniable strength of Bring Me the Horizon's musical odyssey. - Tanner
