Progressive heavy outfit HUMANNESS TEST has released a new single titled “Cadence,” a moving and powerful track that pays homage to the enduring influence of music. This emotionally resonant song reflects on how music shapes our memories, offers comfort in difficult moments, and connects us to our inner lives.
Written and composed by Maurice Taylor, “Cadence” invites listeners into a deeply personal and universal experience. With thoughtful lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, the song explores music as a constant force that guides us through joy, fear, nostalgia, and self-discovery. The track was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Chris Lucci and Maurice Taylor.
“A music teacher once told me, ‘Music is for life.’ I can think of no truer words,” says Taylor. “This song is about the timeless power of music and how it brings our deepest feelings to the surface. Music offers solace when words fail, and no one can take that away from you.”
From the first verse to the final chorus, “Cadence” captures the emotional power of sound with lines like “Music is the heartbeat that soothes every pain” and “The curtain call, I open my eyes, the lights will descend and the music will rise.” The single highlights the band’s ability to fuse storytelling with rich, expressive arrangements.
About HUMANNESS TEST
Having recently emerged into the heavy music scene in 2024, HUMANNESS TEST produces a dynamic sound that traverses progressive rock and metal realms while also drawing from more traditional heavy subgenres. RUSH, PORCUPINE TREE, and DREAM THEATER are but a few sources of influence and inspiration across the HUMANNESS TEST’s musical direction. Appealing to audiophiles and musicians alike, HUMANNESS TEST celebrates the individual creativity and irreplaceable ‘human’ element of music created by those with a love for their craft. This feeds into the band’s inclusion of a diverse array of musicians from around the globe throughout their releases. Beginning in 2024, and continuing over the course of 2025, HUMANNESS TEST are releasing a series of compelling and captivating singles.
HUMANNESS TEST is:
Chris Lucci (Drums)
Maurice Taylor (Bass, Guitars)
CREDITS
Music by Maurice Taylor
Lyrics by Maurice Taylor
Produced and Engineered by Chris Lucci and Maurice Taylor
Mixed and Mastered by Chris Lucci
Video Production: Eric Kendall @ Iron Horse Metalworks
Guest Musicians:
Marko Duplisak (Lead and Backing Vocals)
Pedro Ricardo (Lead and Rhythm Guitars)
Francesco Finori (Keyboards)
Links:
Website: https://www.humannesstest.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humannesstest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humannesstest/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humannesstest
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HumannessTest
