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TIM’s FAVOURITE comes with second single + music video from their upcoming album ‘amaConda’…..!!!

Belgian “zen metal” band TIM’S FAVOURITE comes with new single, new music video. Full new album ‘amaConda’ will be released on January 16th 2024

It took a bit longer than expected, but 2 years after the first single, “A Deeper Advantage”, Tim’s Favourite are finally ready to unleash their fourth full album, ‘amaConda’, upon the world. As a teaser, the title track “amaConda” and an accompanying video clip are now finally released.

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Tim’s Favourite brings you the “zen metal”: a rather idiosynchratic, somewhat disorienting trip straight into hell during which grunge, metal, psychedelic rock and inscrutable lyrics will forever bulldoze your last remaining certainties to bits and leave your neck muscles in a permanent state of infernal agony. For fans of ToolAlice In ChainsSoundgardenProngMetallicaMeshuggah and, would you believe it, the (later) Beatles

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Tim’s Favourite is a Belgian quartet mingling seemingly irreconcilable elements of grunge, thrash metal, progressive metal, stoner and, frankly, whatever they dig in their own hypnotizing concrete mixer, resulting into something they like to call “zen metal”. Think of it what you may, think Tool meets Alice In Chains meets early Metallica and then some.

The band’s unholy name might put you on the wrong track about its not necessarily uplifting vibe, but there’s a thoroughly credible narrative behind it: One day, founding father Jan Pauwels discovered his three-year-old nephew Tim with a pair of headphones, in a state of total disbelief and utter torment whilst listening to demos for what was to become the first album of his uncle’s metal project. The name for the project was found. In the following years, each new TF album only added to The Infernal Majesty’s torment, eventually leaving him no option but to join the band bearing his name, so as to cunningly manipulate them into ditching any songmaterial in his view short from pure perfection.

Add the synchronicity of this harrowing family feud to a blistering rhythm section, layered (dis)harmonies and the ensuing inevitable explosion of raw aggression on stage and you have the uncanny formula for Tim’s Favourite.

If all of the above gives you a vague hunch that The Favourites don’t take themselves meritoriously enough then make no mistake about it: When it comes to their music and – perhaps even more so – their lyrics, they are rediculously serious. After on the previous 3 albums having gotten to the bottom of romantic topics such as Darwinism, the Holocaust, religion, science, free will, incompleteness, capitalism and the inexorcible feeling of not wanting to get up in the morning, on their forthcoming new album album (to be released on Jan. 16, 2024) they find themselves entertaining a doubt as to the benignity of what may possibly be the most democracy-disrupting force in the 21st century. The title (“amaConda”), by the way, is not misspelled. It’s not even so much about snakes, either. But, probably more to the point, as a teaser a video clip for the title track was released on Nov. 22 of this year.

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French Extreme Metal Discovery DAMNATIONIS Releases God is the Devil (Lyric Video)

In a resounding fusion of darkness and divinity, French Extreme Metal sensation DAMNATIONIS is thrilled to announce the release of their latest lyric video, “God is the Devil.”

The band’s haunting and thought-provoking composition can be experienced by watching the video here:

“God is the Devil” is a compelling track taken from DAMNATIONIS’ upcoming album, “The Fallen Princess,” set for re-release via Wormholedeath. In a profound exploration of belief, the song questions the very essence of divinity, where light and darkness converge in a provocative embrace.

DAMNATIONIS is a French Extreme Metal band that started near Metz in 2018. They blend classic Black Metal influences with newer Metal styles, shaping their music into a Black Death Symphonic Metal sound. Their lyrics often explore themes from Gothic literature, mythology, and horror, giving their music a dark and immersive vibe.

Within the Extreme Metal scene in Lorraine, DAMNATIONIS has gained a strong reputation. They’ve rocked the stage at festivals like DEAD HOUSE FEST and shared billing with big international names such as NEGATOR, AGATHODAIMON, and ZORNHEYM.

Their latest milestone is the release of their first album, “THE FALLEN PRINCESS,” featuring 10 tracks. It was mixed and mastered at HAVOC Studio, known for its expertise in Metal music. The album’s cover art was a collaboration with Damian Augustyniak of GuzikArt, who’s worked with famous bands like SLAYER, EXODUS, and SABATON.

Their unique blend of sounds and artistic collaborations promise an exciting journey for fans, showcasing DAMNATIONIS’s innovation and dedication to pushing the boundaries of Metal music.

Explore DAMNATIONIS online:

www.facebook.com/damnationis
damnationis.bandcamp.com
www.youtube.com/@damnationis3610
www.instagram.com/damnationis_official
Spotify: SpotifyDamnationis

(review) Let’s Go – ‘Smile’ (High End Denim Records)

The good people at High End Denim Records deliver some really great punk rock jewels and one such is Let’s Go with their new album. Canadian punk rock rules! This one contains 9 songs of fast and melodic punk hardcore with speed melody and occasional groove with anthemic choruses like in awesome ‘State of Decay’. The band is really tight delivering superb guitar work and melodies. Vocals are mixture of shouting in hardcore punk way and singing melodic where needed with awesome backing vocal harmonies making you pump your fist in the air with the speed and energy of pure punk rock bomb of a record! Lyrics are personal but you can understand the issues behind the song lyrics and it was a pleasure combining music and reading the lyrics. This is one of the best releases I have listened to in a while, so go get this one and have a listen to great punk rock.

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