Boris the Blade is a five piece death metal band from Melbourne, Australia. Since releasing its debut EP Tides of Damnation in 2011, Boris the Blade has demanded attention across Australia and internationally, known for punishing blast beats, bone-crunching breakdowns and powerfully disturbing lyrics. Boris the Blade has destroyed all boundaries of the Australian metal music scene. They released their debut full-length album The Human Hive in May 2014.