A.J. Minette - "This song examines where I’m at in my life and the balance between ego and self-doubt as a musician and a person. Although I have become wiser through experience, I’ve also become more cynical. It seems to be a pattern that most of us follow, struggling with our sense of identity, faith and place in this world. The lyrics, "I am a sick man… I am a wicked man" refer to the opening line of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel, Notes From Underground. The questions of life are attempted to be resolved in an internal dialectic, and the music is meant to re… read more
A.J. Minette - "This song examines where I’m at in my life and the balance between ego and self-doubt as a musician and a person. Although I hav… read more
A.J. Minette - "This song examines where I’m at in my life and the balance between ego and self-doubt as a musician and a person. Although I have become wiser through experience, I’… read more
The Human Abstract is a progressive metal band known for their unique, classically-influenced style. They were critically acclaimed for their technical proficiency and impressive stage presence. By 2011, the band had come full circle since its inception back in 2004 in Los Angeles, CA With the return of founding guitarist / songwriter A.J Minette, the band returned to a sound reminiscent of the critically acclaimed “Nocturne” album, while introducing classical technical rhythms their complex sound. Former From First To Last/The Color of Violence member Travis Richter also joined the… read more
The Human Abstract is a progressive metal band known for their unique, classically-influenced style. They were critically acclaimed for their technical proficiency and impressive stage pres… read more
The Human Abstract is a progressive metal band known for their unique, classically-influenced style. They were critically acclaimed for their technical proficiency and impressive stage presence. By 2011, the band had come full circle s… read more