Himsa Announces Split

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posted Jun 21, 2008 at 5:13 AM by Diamond Oz. (34 Comments)

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Himsa bassist Derek Harn has posted the following message:

"After 10+ years, four releases, countless tours and almost incomprehensible (yet constant) upheaval, the last three years of the band have been relatively stable. Having sacrificed everything we had in order to ensure the band's survival it's time to let it go. We made a great CD ('Summon in Thunder', Century Media); reportedly, our best. We've got a great label. We're getting along, we've toured and we’re fine. It's all good. We're leaving it at that.

"A relatively unremarkable closing to HIMSA's gi-normously dramatic career, there appears to be no acrimony or unpleasantness, simply the end of a blistering, phenomenal, tumultuous era of the metal that HIMSA permeated into the modern musical landscape. References have been made to the band's evolving difficulties with the relentless touring schedules that have been the hallmark of HIMSA's career. "If we can't tour, and our reality is we can't tour as we have in the past, then it's not HIMSA. Better to hang it up than fade away.”

Himsa will play one final show on August 16th in Seattle at El Corazon.

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1. XWigglesX writes:

:(
Never even got to see them.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 5:21 AM ET | IP Logged

2. fuck writes:

man this sucks these guys were awesome. especially summon in thunder.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 7:41 AM ET | IP Logged

3. sadimz writes:

why many good band split this day?

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 7:52 AM ET | IP Logged

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4. Red_Chord writes:

No way ! I love this band, it sucks huge donkey balls in the ass...thanks for all the years and the great music. Just to think that I was headbanging to Summon in Thunder yesterday.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 9:38 AM ET | IP Logged

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5. deathbringer writes:

Yeah, that's too bad. I'm shocked because they were going in a great direction. I really enjoyed Summon In Thunder and Hail Horror.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 9:42 AM ET | IP Logged

6. FocusShift writes:

I threw in Courting Tragedy and Disasters for the first time in almost a year yesterday, what a shame. RIP Himsa.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 10:11 AM ET | IP Logged

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7. Red_Chord writes:

And Kittie are still together, no justice in this world

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 10:14 AM ET | IP Logged

8. Jrizzle writes:

This sucks. Their past 2 records were great. R.I.P.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 10:47 AM ET | IP Logged

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9. warlockzero writes:

I saw them with darkest hour in 2006. I wasn't really expecting much, but they were really good live. I was impressed. I have been hearing stuff from the recent record that is out and was thinking of picking it up. This sucks. R.I.P.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 11:22 AM ET | IP Logged

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10. DeathInEye writes:

Wow, I've loved these guys since Tragedy. I'd call them one of metalcore's elite artists. Sucks. R.I.P.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 12:19 PM ET | IP Logged

11. That One Guy writes:

I've only heard a couple songs by Himsa, but I gotta say they're not bad. Sucks that some awesome bands are splitting up.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 12:23 PM ET | IP Logged

12. Caveman writes:

Himsa is splitting up yet him is still together... sad world

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 1:14 PM ET | IP Logged

13. DEVILDRIVER FAN writes:

yeah..this band was f***ing amazing.....
Check out Disaster On Impulse......
From coming from i dont know where i think they are going to be big in a couple of years.....

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 2:06 PM ET | IP Logged

14. guitarword writes:

the homeboy,s of seattle are the best of seattle wa. music sence i live in seattle so i know the music sence and i play in a band i hope they can fix the problem and come back so day ROCK ON DUDES, thanks you for the great music you have put out their for 10 years.

# Jun 21, 2008 @ 2:20 PM ET | IP Logged

15. MN_Viking writes:

Saw them last year with Amon Amarth... I'm not much for their type of music but they put on a great set. Too bad they're splitting as they seem to be one of the few decent metalcore bands.

# Jun 22, 2008 @ 1:11 AM ET | IP Logged

16. Zero 54 writes:

They are just getting to be one of the bigger fish in the genre and they just stop... I think this is strange I just don't get it

# Jun 22, 2008 @ 5:02 AM ET | IP Logged

17. metalfrEEEEEEk21 writes:

No, Nevermore and Metalchurch are the best from Seattle. AHHAHAHAHA, Red Chord, seriously, why are all the bands that are completely gay keep going? KITTIE IS CRAAAAPPP!!!! I share your pain man, lol!!!

# Jun 22, 2008 @ 11:04 AM ET | IP Logged

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18. SlugEmperor writes:

this is too bad, i liked em' but at least they left some pretty good songs.

# Jun 22, 2008 @ 1:03 PM ET | IP Logged

19. Lt Phil writes:

I saw them in Dallas with Amon Amarth and they put on an amazing show. Sad to see them hang it up but at least they're leaving on their own terms

# Jun 22, 2008 @ 1:39 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. iEATbabies writes:

Yeah this sucks

# Jun 22, 2008 @ 10:33 PM ET | IP Logged

21. Txmetalhead writes:

Just listen to Girl In Glass from these guys..that song is so technical and very emotional..it has killer riffs.
I will miss Himsa, as well. They are a great metal band.

# Jun 23, 2008 @ 10:14 AM ET | IP Logged

22. mung writes:

dude, one of the northwest's finest is calling it quits....... that fu*king sucks!!!!

# Jun 23, 2008 @ 1:16 PM ET | IP Logged

23. SHREDDER13 writes:

Metalcore is approaching it's demise...
I saw this band with Amon Amarth as well but i'm not a metalcore/deathcore/hardcore nor grindcore fan.

# Jun 23, 2008 @ 2:22 PM ET | IP Logged

24. fearthedje writes:

I heard there earlier stuff and didn't like it, but their recent CD changed my mind about them. Too bad.

# Jun 23, 2008 @ 4:57 PM ET | IP Logged

25. HarvesterofSorrow writes:

Damn gas prices claim another awesome metal band. Hard for these guys who make most of their money from touring to get around the country and make ends meet anymore. Something else to blame on Bush. Himsa was a phenomenal band since Day One, but theres no way Pettibone hangs it up already...he is too good of a metal growler.

# Jun 26, 2008 @ 1:08 AM ET | IP Logged

26. Himsa fan 89 writes:

argh you basterds you cnat split :(

# Jun 26, 2008 @ 12:15 PM ET | IP Logged

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27. russ writes:

MAN this sucks what a good band

# Jun 26, 2008 @ 5:59 PM ET | IP Logged

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28. NW_MetalHead writes:

RIP
Great band from the PNW and they will be missed. I'll see you at their final show!

# Jun 30, 2008 @ 4:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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29. Dark_Funeral writes:

Boo.

Oh well, lets all just be greatful that they're breaking up on peaceful terms and that noone died or somthing.

I'll just listen to dew scented now, because they remind me of a faster, more intense himsa

# Jun 30, 2008 @ 8:27 PM ET | IP Logged

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30. PorcupineTreeFan writes:

This sucks. I had the chance to see them live (awesome perfromance). I also got to meet the lead singer and shake his hand and chat with him. He was a great person to talk with. They had a really nice sound and a strong future ahead of them.

# Jul 1, 2008 @ 4:08 PM ET | IP Logged

31. Saxon83 writes:

I saw them with Amon Amarth as well. Thought they had a lot of energy and pretty original sound. I will be sad to see them go. Nevermore kills!

# Jul 1, 2008 @ 7:55 PM ET | IP Logged

32. nooooo67746 writes:

how could HIMSA split up they are the absoulute greatest band in the history of music thats so f***ed up

# Jul 7, 2008 @ 7:44 PM ET | IP Logged

33. nooooo67746 writes:

i only got to see them live like 2 f***en times i can not believe this sh** now all i got are there cds and eps to remember them

# Jul 7, 2008 @ 7:46 PM ET | IP Logged

34. miss_leading writes:

OMFG! I loved this band! How could this happen...but sh**ty bands like Kittie are still enroute, what a b****!

# Jul 8, 2008 @ 5:52 PM ET | IP Logged

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