Himsa (band)

Himsa
Origin	Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres	Metalcore, melodic death metal
Years active	1998–2008 2016-
Labels	Revelation, Prosthetic, Century Media
Associated acts	Botch, Iamthethorn, Nineironspitfire, Undertow, The Vows, Sledgeback, Heiress
Past members	Personnel

Himsa was an American heavy metal band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in 1998, their band name is from the Sanskrit word himsa, which means "harm" or "violence".

The group released four full-length studio albums, two EPs and one DVD before their disestablishment in 2008.

The band formed in 1998 and released an independent EP and full-length album in 1999 on Revelation Records. Before being signed to Prosthetic Records, the band released one more EP in 2001, which was also on Revelation.

2003 saw Himsa record and release their album Courting Tragedy and Disaster. Following the release of the album the band toured extensively throughout the US and other parts of the world. They spent the latter half of 2005 in Denmark, recording their follow-up album, Hail Horror.

In December 2006, Himsa announced that they have signed with Century Media Records.

On April 23, 2007, Himsa entered the studio to work on their new album, Summon in Thunder, which was released on September 18, 2007. This was their only studio album released on Century Media Records. This album added a more melodic death metal sound to the band.

In early 2006, Himsa toured with Darkest Hour, The Acacia Strain, A Life Once Lost, and Dead To Fall. During November 2006, Himsa toured Australia with Parkway Drive and Cry Murder.

Himsa advertised that their August 16, 2008 at El Corazon in Seattle was to be their last show ever.

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