The Human Offense was a hardcore band out of Union County, NJ. They released the 'Supreme Knowledge' demo in 1992. While they appear to be relatively unknown outside of the east coast, their sound can almost be considered a precursor to later NJHC bands, mixing a raw hardcore style with groovier bass-heavy mid/up-tempo hardcore and hiphop-esque vocals. It's all still pretty rough around the edges tho, and it doesn't work too well in all of these songs, but they were definitely doing their own thing, and there are some excellent parts in songs like 'Terminal Ballistics' and 'And Now We Go To School'.
I am pretty sure they did at least one other demo, but I have no clue if they did anything else besides that or what bands came before or after. Their bass-player helped out NJ Bloodline when they were just starting out tho, but I wouldn't necessarily say they were similar sound-wise. Still, give it a try... I know some of the OnexPath regulars will definitely be able to enjoy this demo for what it is!
The Human Offense - Supreme Knowledge demo
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mmmh... definitly not what i expected. gotta say thanks for the AWOL discography tho, was searching that like a maniac. an underrated band for sure, its a shame they didnt relased more stuff.
completly unrelated,but since i'm a long fan of your blog here's my band
https://egocide01.bandcamp.com/ < hardcore/thrash/crust with heavy elements,taking cues from CROW,SLAYER,SLANG,MUSHMOUTH etc. Feel free to download it and Have fun :)
-A.
Wow I just stumbled upon this blog, I got to see Human Offense a bunch of times back in the heyday of places like Studio 1 in Newark NJ. I used to have the two demos and have been looking all over for ages to get these again. Would anyone be able to share again? These guys always brought it live when I saw them... crazy pits.
Thanks !
Re-upped the Supreme Knowledge demo.
Link’s broken again, could I request a re-up? I’ve been pumped to hear this tape since a buddy told me about it. Haven’t been able to find even a hint on this band til now
Re-upped, do enjoy!
Thank you so much brother! You’re making my week w/ this one.
My pleasure!
Please re-up
Re-upped!
Thanks! This brings me back!
I saw them at studio 1 with Biohazard way back when
Cranford, NJ!
This was a good find for me because way back in 91-92 Human Offense played at Neri's place in Staten Island. It was a battle of the bands and of course they won lol.
Thanks
My brother OR Is the guitarist. Damn shame they didn't make it further. At times they've gotten back together and jammed. There's one song they meet joe Smith or something like that. I basically will pay for them to record that song and put it out because it's fucking awesome.
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