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Time To Kill Records presents Chronicles of Despair, the debut full-length release from Italian thrash metal crew SLYTHER, announcing the album for release October 10th and issuing its cover art, track listing, preorders and lead single, “Visions”.

With a solid foundation of live experience already under their belt, SLYTHER stand out for their ability to revisit thrash metal tradition with energy and freshness, blending the classic attitude of bands like Metallica and Overkill with the irreverent crossover edge of acts such as Municipal Waste.

Listen to “Visions” now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/qaidRNY6s9Y

Streaming: https://ffm.to/slyther-visions

Chronicles of Despair is a powerful and visceral concept album that explores, track by track, the darkest tensions of the human soul and contemporary society. In a world marked by war, corruption, media manipulation, and existential crisis, the album unfolds a journey that moves from despair to inner awakening, tackling pressing themes with raw, direct, and emotionally charged language.

The journey begins with “Flask N’ Bone”, an intense narrative of self-destruction and remorse, portraying a corrupt lawyer haunted by guilt; a symbol of a conscience that finds no peace. From there, the album expands into a collective dimension with “Madness”, a denunciation of nuclear war insanity, and “Shut The Fuck Up”, a rebellious track targeting disinformation and the dominance of media power.

“Violent Fist” gives voice to the blind rage that fuels conflict, while “Visions” pulls the listener into the haunting realm of sleep paralysis; a metaphor for the unconscious fears triggered by global tension. The inner journey turns more intimate with “Memories”, a melancholic instrumental that evokes childhood recollections and lost innocence.

“Awake-4” marks a turning point: a painful awakening from nostalgia, necessary to confront harsh reality. The final chapter, “The Sleepwalker”, closes the album with a powerful allegory of insecurity and illusion, culminating in a clear and resonant message

“Awake from the lies, pursue the good, and never surrender.”

Chronicles of Despair is a scream, a reflection, and a call for awareness. An emotional chronicle of the afflictions of our time, yet also an invitation to inner resistance.

Track-list:

1. Flask N’ Bone
2. Madness
3. Shut The Fuck Up
4. Violent Fist
5. Visions
6. Memories
7. Awake-4
8. The Sleepwalker

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/slyther-chronicles-of-despair

https://slyther.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles-of-despair

Line-up:

Marco Aquino – Vocals, rhythm guitar
Federico Pavese – Drums
Federico Pistilli – Lead guitar
Giovanni De Bonis – Bass

SLYTHER:

https://www.instagram.com/slyther.official

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089231523446

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

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