Human by Tales of Mike
"HUMAN" is an epic Heavy Metal album born out of a personal need and is necessary for me.
It processes personal experiences and encounters with masquerades, superficiality, and apparent friends — and the will to not let them change me.
Tracklist
| 1. | Nomen est Omen | |
| 2. | Nevermore | |
| 3. | Money Tree | |
| 4. | Human Masquerade | 4:21 |
| 5. | Ancient Mirror | |
| 6. | Hourglass | |
| 7. | Abandoned | 6:27 |
| 8. | Swan Song | |
Credits
releases October 31, 2025
Epic Heavy Metal from Germany
Biography:
Tales of Mike is the sound of lived grief, deep emotions, and connection. The project was founded by Michael “Mike” Hess (born 1972) and is more than just music—it is a personal journey shaped by epic heavy/doom metal.
The loss of his brother Markus inspired him to create something real. Music became a way for Mike to process his feelings and express raw emotions.
In 2022, he began to channel these emotions into songs – dark and honest, with a need to say what often remains unsaid.
In Gonzalo Civita (HelėH, Tribal) and Henrik Schaller, he found companions who support him and bring his vision to life.
On August 9, 2023, they released their debut EP Landscape of Sorrow – a tribute to Markus, released on his birthday. A limited CD edition followed on January 4, 2024, exactly 14 years after Markus' death – via Fetzner Death Records and Schattenpfade Support Circle.
The music is heavy and melancholic, the lyrics personal and profound.
Tales of Mike's first album "Human" will be released on October 31, 2025.
It is more than just a project – it is a personal necessity, born out of loss, driven by passion, and shaped by truth and depth.
Tracklist:
1.Nomen est Omen 1:00 (Intro)
2.Nevermore 5:25
3.Money Tree 3:20
4.Human Masquerade 4:20
5.Ancient Mirror 4:46
6.Hourglass 3:43
7.Abandoned 6:27
8.Swan Song 3:47
Fetzner Death Records FDR053 (Publisher)
Co-release with Schattenpfade (GER)
Catalog: FDR053 / Schattenpfade050
FDR Shop CD: fetznerdeathrecords.de/Tales-of-Mike-Human
FDR Shop MC: fetznerdeathrecords.de/Tales-of-Mike-Human-MC
Tales of Mike:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/talesofmike_official/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalesofMike
Spotify: open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2RBUXIoKDkdRO0EJaqD5KT
Epic Heavy Metal from Germany
Biography:
Tales of Mike is the sound of lived grief, deep emotions, and connection. The project was founded by Michael “Mike” Hess (born 1972) and is more than just music—it is a personal journey shaped by epic heavy/doom metal.
The loss of his brother Markus inspired him to create something real. Music became a way for Mike to process his feelings and express raw emotions.
In 2022, he began to channel these emotions into songs – dark and honest, with a need to say what often remains unsaid.
In Gonzalo Civita (HelėH, Tribal) and Henrik Schaller, he found companions who support him and bring his vision to life.
On August 9, 2023, they released their debut EP Landscape of Sorrow – a tribute to Markus, released on his birthday. A limited CD edition followed on January 4, 2024, exactly 14 years after Markus' death – via Fetzner Death Records and Schattenpfade Support Circle.
The music is heavy and melancholic, the lyrics personal and profound.
Tales of Mike's first album "Human" will be released on October 31, 2025.
It is more than just a project – it is a personal necessity, born out of loss, driven by passion, and shaped by truth and depth.
Tracklist:
1.Nomen est Omen 1:00 (Intro)
2.Nevermore 5:25
3.Money Tree 3:20
4.Human Masquerade 4:20
5.Ancient Mirror 4:46
6.Hourglass 3:43
7.Abandoned 6:27
8.Swan Song 3:47
Fetzner Death Records FDR053 (Publisher)
Co-release with Schattenpfade (GER)
Catalog: FDR053 / Schattenpfade050
FDR Shop CD: fetznerdeathrecords.de/Tales-of-Mike-Human
FDR Shop MC: fetznerdeathrecords.de/Tales-of-Mike-Human-MC
Tales of Mike:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/talesofmike_official/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalesofMike
Spotify: open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2RBUXIoKDkdRO0EJaqD5KT
License
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Tales of Mike is the sound of lived grief and deep connection, born from the loss of Mike's brother Markus. Founded by Michael "Mike" Heß, this project is more than just music – it’s an inner journey, brought to life through epic heavy metal. Their debut EP Landscape of Sorrow was released in 2023, with the full album Human set for 2025.