{{Short description|German metalcore band}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Half Me | image = ©JessicaChrist HALFME NEONTOUR MADRID 20251111 A7400098-Edit.jpg | caption = Half Me performing in Madrid 2025 | logo = | origin = Hamburg, Germany | genre = Metalcore, nu metalcore | years_active = 2018–present | label = Arising Empire | website = | current_members = * Christopher Zühlke * Christopher Hesse * Tobias Max Sajons * Maximilian Eisersdorff | past_members = }}

'''Half Me''' is a German metalcore band formed in Hamburg in 2018.

== History == The band was formed in 2018 and consists of four members, naming vocalist Christopher Zühlke, guitarists Christopher Hesse, bassist Tobias Max Sajons, and drummer Maximilian Eisersdorff. Three years later in 2021, they signed with German record label Arising Empire and dropped the single, "Trauma Culture".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hysteriamag.com/half-sign-arising-empire-share-new-single/|title=HALF ME // Sign To Arising Empire, Share New Single|work=Hysteria Mag|date=23 November 2021}}</ref> In 2023, they released their first album titled "Soma".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://heavymag.com.au/half-me-release-new-single-blacklight/|title=HALF ME Release New Single 'Blacklight'|work=Heavy Mag}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/half-me-announce-debut-album-soma/|title=Half Me announce debut album 'SOMA'|author=James Weaver|work=Distorted Sound|date=7 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/half-me-release-new-music-video-for-ex-negativo/|title=Half Me release new music video for 'Ex Negativo'|work=Distorted Sound|author=James Weaver|date=15 January 2023}}</ref> Reviews for the debut album were considerably positive.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thesoundboardreviews.com/2023/02/10/album-review-half-me-soma/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Half Me – 'Soma'|work=The Soundboard|date=10 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://boolintunes.com/reviews/album-review-half-me-soma/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: Half Me – SOMA|work=boolin tubes|author=Nisrin Jaber|date=13 February 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-soma-half-me/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: SOMA – Half Me|work=Distorted Sound|author=Charlotte Griffiths|date=17 February 2023}}</ref> At the end of 2023, Half Me dropped another single, "Concrete Ceiling".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ghostcultmag.com/half-me-share-single-and-video-for-concrete-ceiling/|title=Half Me Share Single and Video for "Concrete Ceiling"|work=Ghost Cult Mag|author=Paul Macmillan|date=1 December 2023}}</ref> In May 2024, Half Me joined Cane Hill and Acres on the UK & European Tour with Resolve as the headliners.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://v13.net/2024/01/resolve-reveal-massive-uk-and-european-tour-with-cane-hill-acres-half-me/|title=Resolve Reveal Massive UK and European Tour with Cane Hill, Acres, Half Me|work=V13|author=((chr1stoph3r g0nda))|date=17 January 2024}}</ref> At the End of 2025, they released their EP titled "OPIUM EP".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/ep-review-opium-half-me/|title=EP REVIEW: Opium – Half Me|work=Distorted Sound|author=Ed Walton|date=27 September 2024}}</ref> In February 2025, they joined Diesect on tour in Australia with Swedish metalcore band Thrown as the headlining act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2024/10/22/news/thrown-announce-australian-headlining-tour-with-half-me-diesect/|title=Thrown Announce Australian Headlining Tour With Half Me & Diesect|work=the prp|author=wookubus|date=22 October 2024}}</ref> Half Me also performed two concerts in Tokyo and Osaka at the beginning of the year. In spring 2025, they supported Upon A Burning Body, alongside Left To Suffer, King 810, and Bury My Demons on their US tour. In the summer of 2025, they played numerous festivals and supported bands such as The Ghost Inside, Landmvrks, Northlane, Whitechapel, Stray From The Path, and others. In the fall of 2025, they played a second time in the United States as support for Future Palace & Heavy Hitter. Most recently, they played as the opener for Rise Of The Northstar, alongside Get The Shot on their Neo Europe Tour.

== Band members == * Christopher Zühlke – vocals * Christopher Hesse – guitar * Tobias Max Sajons – bass * Maximilian Eisersdorff – drums

Past members

* Julius Jansen - guitar * Silvan Petersen - guitar

== Style ==

Half Me's musical style is predominantly classified as metalcore. The band's music is characterized by low-tuned guitar riffs, rhythmically dominant breakdowns, and influences from hardcore and nu metal. Elements from industrial metal and modern metal productions are also sometimes integrated into their sound.

The vocals combine aggressive screams with rhythmically emphasized vocals. Lyrically, the band often deals with themes such as personal alienation, social pressure and psychological stress.

=== Studio albums === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of studio albums ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| Album details |- ! scope="row" | ''SOMA'' | * Released: 17. February 2023 * Label: Arising Empire |}

=== EPs === {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of extended plays ! scope="col" rowspan="1" style="width:12em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="1"| EP details |- ! scope="row" | ''OPIUM EP'' | * Released: 27. September 2024 * Label: Arising Empire |- |}

=== Singles === * "Firewalk" (2019) * "Livebait" (2020) * "Mantis" (2020) * "Snakeoil" (2021) * "Exitwound" (2021) * "Trauma Culture" (2021) * "Wraith" (2022) * "Half Me" (2022) * "Ex Negativo" (2023) * "Blacklight" (2023) * "I Am But A Guest In Exile" (2023) * "Concrete Ceiling" (2023) * "Quitter Talk" (2023) * "Nothing Left To Lose But The Chains" (2024) * "Fatalist" (2024) * "In Denial" (2024)

== Awards and nominations == {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result |- | rowspan="2" | 2024 | rowspan="3" | Heavy Music Awards |- | Best International Breakthrough Artist | Nominated |}

== Tours == {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Tour !! With !! Territory |- | 2024 | Resolve | Cane Hill · Acres | Europe |- | 2024 | Oceano | To The Grave · Vctms | United States |- | 2025 | Thrown | Diesect | Australia |- | 2025 | Get The Shot | Vomit Forth · Soulprison | Europe |- | 2025 | Upon A Burning Body | King810 · Left To Suffer · Bury My Demons | United States |- | 2025 | Future Palace | Hawk | United States |- | 2025 | Heavy Hitter | Demsfightingwords | United States |- | 2025 | Rise Of The Northstar | Get The Shot | Europe |}

== References == {{Reflist}}

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Category:German metalcore musical groups Category:Nu metalcore musical groups Category:German musical quintets Category:Musical groups established in 2018 Category:Musical groups from Hamburg Category:Arising Empire artists