Review by: Spiritech - Pyromusic Webzine - 2007

Some bands need a lot of time to find just the right lineup and the right sound at the right time before unleashing a recording on the world. Case in point: Melbourne Death/Thrash Metal three piece Humonic, who formed in 1998, but have only now released their first proper release, the 'Born Evil' EP.

Time delays aside, this seven track effort kicks off with an unlisted, horror movie-style intro. Not particularly scary or intimidating, but hey, it's at least kept short. This then leads into the huge-sounding guitars, incessant blasts and groove riffs of 'The Prayer', one of the better songs on this disc. Blood splattered grooves ala Carcass or Suffocation, a huge dash of Sepultura and Kreator-style Thrash, a hint of Entombed's Death 'n' Roll, Progressive tendencies ala latter day Death ('Psychotic'), underpinned by throaty vocals and a select use of melody. 'We Won't Fall' is nice and aggressive Thrashy fare, and the title track makes use of beefy riffage, and it's slower, rolling grooves and more abrasive parts make for some neat musical juxtaposition and an ambient atmosphere.

There's nothing particularly fresh or original about any of the tracks on 'Born Evil' (they manage to steal a few riffs here as well), but it gets the job done, and doesn't compromise for anyone. It isn't likely to rate anywhere near the best Australian Metal releases of 2007, but it does give you something to think about for the future. Bring on their debut full-length.

Review source: Humonic - Born Evil

Review by: Strawb - Live 4 Metal Webzine - 2007

We remain in Australia and discover the first official EP from Humonic. If any of you recall the band from the appearance on the cover CD of a British magazine, then I must tell you that since then they have added Paul on bass, so they are now a threesome. Born Evil features six tracks, so only just short of being an album.

There is a weird opening with a kiddie singing, female screaming, religious seeking of forgiveness, a guttural voice and male screaming. No instruments at all. Weird but makes a very good impression. This then changes as we encounter brutal instruments and mainly decipherable vocals. It appears at first to be all dials on eleven and everything as fast as it will go, but we soon settle in to a more structured pattern where drums, bass and guitar are blended and shine individually. 'We Won't Fall' has a slower, almost doom beginning, before the pace is again stepped up, well to be honest accelerated on full turbo and supercharged. 'Born Evil' continues in the same vein, and has noticeable drum pieces. 'All That Remains' is slightly slower, but none the worse for that and is probably my choice of track on this CD. Back to full bore for 'Hard Love' which features a fair portion of clearer non-throaty vocals. 'Psychotic' to close, and again we have all together, individual bits and speed.

Their claim 'HUMONIC............FLYING THE FLAG OF THRASH!!!!!!!!!!!!' might not be international or even national in a country the size of Oz, but they have found a flag and are beginning to wave it.

Review source: Humonic - Born Evil