The Human Contortion is:

Sergio Gutierrez – Vocals

Monty Sandy – Guitars

Jesse Keiper – Bass

Roberto “Tito” Sanchez – Drums

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Representing Northern California (Hayward), The Human Contortion (THC) formed as a five-piece Deathcore band, initially comprised of close friends who all went to Tennyson High School. Formed in 2010, founding members Sergio Gutierrez (vocals), Ivan Vasquez (guitar) and Carlos Salguero (bass) quickly solidified the lineup with Roberto “Tito” Sanchez (drums) and Monty Sandhu (guitar).

In 2011, the band went right to work, performing, building a fan base and writing their five song EP, “Cannibals,” which hit hard, bringing THC to the forefront of the NorCal extreme metal scene.

Because of the band’s quick growing success, The Human Contortion earned the opportunity to perform with Fallujah, Volumes, Suffokate, Leaders, Decades In, and many others.

Due to creative differences, Sandhu stepped down as guitarist for THC in late 2012. The remaining band members decided to approach Jesse Keiper – who was already working with the band to record their demo “Ancients” – to join THC as their new guitarist.

Keiper agreed and the new THC lineup was born. In 2015, after four years of performing live, the band took a 9-year hiatus before reforming in 2023 with Sandhu back on guitar, Keiper on bass, Gutierrez on vocals, and Sanchez on drums.

Reunited and re-energized, THC brings raw intensity, razor-sharp musicianship, and crushing breakdowns that command crowds to move. Fueled by passion and the undying loyalty of NorCal’s underground scene, The Human Contortion continues to push boundaries and keep the flame of heavy music burning strong.