Soundbite: Post Human: Survival Horror by Bring Me The Horizon – The Current – The Student-Run Newspaper of Nova Southeastern University.

On Oct. 30, experimental rock band Bring Me The Horizon released their nine track EP, Post Human: Survival Horror, a powerful collection of aggressive cyber punk tracks, majorly inspired by the chaos of 2020.

Prior to its release, the band shared several singles including Ludens, which remains one of the strongest on the project, Parasite Eve, an interesting anthem with an intense buildup, Obey, a sarcastic collaboration with YUNGBLUD and Teardrops, which is currently the top streaming song on the bands Spotify page. All four songs are great and Ludens and Teardrops are especially impressive for the masterful way in which they mix hard rock metal energy with impossibly catchy hooks. Parasite Eve is a little too long and intense for casual listening, but it sounds better in the context of the whole EP. Obey (feat. YUNGBLUD) fits the project nicely, but gets quite irritating with repeated listens.

The remaining five songs on the EP are mostly successful. The introductory track, Dear Diary, is a shameless nu-metal track, which jumps into the action without warning. Oliver Sykess screamo vocals set the tone for the rest of the song, so it may not be the type of song you can listen to individually. Three singles follow Dear Diary, and then, comes the electro-metal interlude Itch For The Cure (When Will We Be Free?). Its a fine transition in the center of the EP, but again, it might not be a song thats good for repeated listens.

Two amazing collaborations follow: Kingslayer (feat. BABYMETAL) and 11 (feat. Nova Twins). Although the verses of Kingslayer are a bit forgettable, BABYMETALs chorus is insanely good. It sounds like it belongs in a video game soundtrack a feature that definitely elevated the song beyond anything else Bring Me The Horizon has done in the past and its sure to become a classic in their discography. 11 is even better, boasting the catchiest chorus out of all the songs, but not compromising that gloriously angry, heavy song.

Ludens follows, and alongside 11, its easily one of the strongest in the collection, complete with a slow yet effective build up and an ear-wormy chorus. The concluding track, One Day The Only Butterflies Left Will Be In Your Chest As You March Towards Your Death (feat. Amy Lee), is extremely different from the tracks which precede it. Its quite soft, and Amy Lee of Evanescence has a powerful, ethereal voice, which contributes to a haunting, ambient atmosphere that takes the listener to a whole new world. Its a perfect ending.

Overall, this EP is not flawless, but it captures the frustration, shock and turmoil that this year has put many of us through. Bring Me The Horizon continues to bend genres and create sounds and relatable lyrics that can appeal to anyone.

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