The Human Abstract (band)

The Human Abstract
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresProgressive metal, metalcore, mathcore
Years active2004 (2004)–2013
LabelsHopeless, eOne Music
Past membersDean Herrera
Brett Powell
A.J. Minette
Travis Richter
Henry Selva
Nick Olaerts
Kenny Arehart
Nathan Ells
Mike Nordeen
Sean Leonard
Andrew Tapley

The Human Abstract was an American progressive metalcore band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2004, the group was originally signed to the independent label Hopeless Records, the band then released the two albums Nocturne (2006) and Midheaven (2008) before signing to eOne Music and releasing Digital Veil (2011). The Human Abstract went through several lineup changes over the years, with the final consisting of founding members Dean Herrera, A.J. Minette and Brett Powell, in addition to Henry Selva and Travis Richter.

The band's music incorporates dissonance and sweep picking in the guitar work. Loudwire compared their sound to Between the Buried and Me.