EPK – TYMO – The Art of A Maniac (2022)
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For fans of Megadeth, Slayer, Lich King, Municipal Waste, Exodus
“The Art Of A Maniac” is a great representation of where we are at now! Playing live with other Alberta thrash bands such as Hazzerd and WMD has definitely influenced this record! It feels good to have finally written a full-on thrash album and it was good to take the extra time over the pandemic and make sure we were satisfied with everything! We pushed our speed and playing boundaries on this record, it’s really different from our last album Purge & Reset. Any fans of thrash metal will definitely appreciate this record and we hope it’s added to their collection. Definitely our most aggressive and most focused record yet!” – TYMO
Album Title: The Art Of A Maniac
NA/ EU – Self-Release Date: February 5, 2022 – Label: Independent – Distribution: Tunecore
Japan / Asia – Release Date: February 16, 2022 – Label: Spiritual Beast – Distribution: Spiritual Beast
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#10 on Canadian College Radio – National Loud Chart – For the Week Ending: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (source: Earshot)
“THE ART OF A MANIAC is probably one of the best thrash releases of the month!” – Metal Hammer Germany – February 2022
“In the mood for a good ol’ fashioned thrashing? Feeling the need for speed? Is it party time? If the answer to any (or all) of the above is/was a resounding “fuck yes!” then Tymo’s The Art Of A Maniac was the thrash album for you… Relentless and, most importantly FUN, Tymo’s clean, crisp lethal riffage and Tim Tymo’s feral barks combined to create a detailed thrash canvas liberally sprayed with blood, sweat, tears and beers….Bob Ross would approve (probably).” – Worship Metal (The 5 Greatest Canadian Thrash Albums of 2022!)
“Both of this Canadian band’s two first albums were solid thrash outings but nothing prepares you for the absolute mauling and downright punishing assault this third one subjects you to. Every tune here is a thrasher’s delight, the blistering and wholly savage intent being there for all to hear, as opening instrumental ‘Tymonicide’ proves, and then some. What gets your attention is the wicked production, giving this one of the most vicious guitar sounds you’ll hear in 2022… Relentless. energised and thoroughly riveting, this is a thrasher’s dream. Play loud and it’s guaranteed to piss your neighbours off, or have them join the pit. 9/10” – Powerplay Magazine
“a thunderous cacophony of thrash, fuelled by aggression and menace, ‘The Art Of A Maniac’ is terrific. 10/10” – Metal Gods TV
“Why I like it: Heavy, frantic thrash metal.” – AlanCross.ca
“another kick ass Canadian thrash act I will need to add to the ever expanding library of metal.” – Apoch’s Metal Reviews
“TYMO are an enrichment for the thrash scene. Tempo, joy of playing, song hosting – a whole lot fits together wonderfully. I’m excited to see what’s to come.” – My Revelations
“The Short List: 6 Titles You Want to Hear. these are the albums I’ll be spinning – TYMO” – Tinnitist
“My puny gripes about the lightning velocity aside, this record has won me over after multiple listens thanks to its frenzied riff work, hilarious themes & hooks, brilliant cover art, and sheer stubbornness. It definitely will take a few repeats to reveal all the enjoyable bits and bobs it has to offer, because it will inevitably whizz through your ears in a blinding flurry of shredding at first. The Art Of A Maniac will, quite simply, grab you by the face and keep hammering your skull into a wall at mach-speed until you’re forced to admit that you’re actually having a fantastic time. That’s what the ‘war beneath the skull’ was for me, anyway… 8.5/10” – Metal-Observer
“If you want uncompromising thrash metal with the edge of the likes of Municipal Waste, look no further than Canadian thrashers TYMO… Overall, ‘The Art of a Maniac’ is an aggressive, full-on thrash record that stands solidly as a sophomore release. Jagged, thick riffage dominates but not to the detriment of the other elements. If you like your thrash violent and fun, TYMO should be a band you check out.” – The Razors Edge Rocks
“these Alberta-bound Canucks not only walk the walk but talk the talk, contributing another mighty slab of unrelenting party-thrash to the never-ending thrash revival. Throw in plenty of nods to fellow genre miscreants like Municipal Waste and Gama Bomb and a few classic flourishes, and you’re in for one riffy ride.” – Angry Metal Guy
“this is a quick hitting assault that delivers plenty of punch, ideal transitions, and potent rhythms/lead play for even the newcomers to incessantly headbang and throw themselves about… Those into the work of Lich King, older Megadeth, and Exodus could easily enjoy and savor Tymo. 8/10” – Dead Rhetoric
“Canadian thrash metal group Tymo know what its audience wants on The Art Of A Maniac: 32 minutes of neck-smashing music meant to be consumed in an environment with bodies flying around. The urgency behind songs like the anthemic “Alcoholocaust” and rambunctious instrumental “Tymonicide” is a feature that elevates this album above their last one.. The Art Of A Maniac is a step up for Tymo, a no-nonsense thrash album with mayhem on its agenda. 3.5/5” – Heavy Music Headquarters
“It’s a fast and aggressive but precise and melodic sound Tymo have crafted, combining elements from both the European and American schools.” – The Metal Crypt
“In the World of Tymo there is no holding back and no time to waste as scores are settled and riffs fly like bullets with deadly accuracy, leaving no place to hide and no time to run for cover. The fretboard smoking Speed Thrash attack begins with instrumental “Tymonicide“, the conjoined twin of “Sanity Clause” as together like Butch Cassidy and the Sun Dance Kid they blast their way out of the record and into your unsuspecting ear drums.” – Metal Noise
“The Art Of A Maniac Tymo manages to combine riffs full of the heaviness of 1980s thrash with their own modern means and ingenious solos, and can thus appeal to fans of old-school veterans like Megadeth or Exodus as well as younger fans of convincing with more progressive metal. For me the first highlight of 2022, and therefore 9 / 10” – Soundmagnet Magazin
“straightforward classic thrashy stuff. cool!!” – WORT Mosh Pit Radio 89.9 FM – Madison, WI
“nothing beats a good album of “brain-breaking music” – Olivier No Limit
“The Art Of A Maniac is a solid album… Highly recommended for fans of Megadeth, Slayer, Lich King, Municipal Waste and Exodus.” – MetalFan.nl
“This really hits the spot. From the opening instrumental “Tymonocide” to the final blur of “Alcoholocaust”, this bunch never lets up on the gas. This isn’t the chunky, chugging kind of thrash or the more, melodic progressive variety…this is pure manic speed, chock full of shifty riffs and acid-spitting guitar solos.” – Wormwood Chronicles
“”The Art of a Maniac” is a thrash orgy whose title lives up to its promise… Incessant continuous barrage with breakneck tempo dynamics, rock-hard precision and purposeful, to the point attitude. A mighty furious Thrashorkan, taking no prisoners with furious power, mercilessly blowing everything away!” FFM-Rock.de
“I’m hearing what could be roughly described as a mixing of the riffs of EvilDead and Tankard, the thrashier backline of Suicidal Tendencies, the lyrical nods to Acid Reign and Exodus, and Al Jourgensen-style vocals.” – SDMetal
“the “axes” are fluid and sharp… The vocal registers are violent and seasoned… Don’t hesitate to listen to him.” – Broken Tomb
“it’s a flurry of aggressive riffs and angry vocals that we’re talking about. In addition, the solos are phenomenal and the tempo remains frantic from start to finish. Fans of the first Megadeth, Exodus, Slayer or more recently of Lich King or Municipal Waste will find themselves there.” – Soil Chronicles
“‘The Art of a Maniac’ is a thrilling thrash metal album that doesn’t reinvent the wheel of metal. It is the pure energy that drives these songs, tracks that unfold their dynamic and powerful vibe right away. It’s just what you need for a good metal party.” – Markus Heavy Music Blog
“Drenched in classic thrash’s greatest hits but carving a determined identity from all this 80s goodness, Tymo’s work is exemplary. At what point could you want anything else from a modern thrash record? Seriously, put that title track on and tell me if you’ve heard a better thrash track than that in the past year or so? I’m not sure I have. Get this now!” – Killchain Blog
“Riffs cutting like a razor”- Hardrocker Magazine
“Frontman Tim Tymo’s vocal style is in the vein of Black Album-era James Hetfield with a great melodic grit” – Metal Master Kingdom
“When I hear the instrumental tune Flames To Frost, I think of early Iron Maiden” – Hard Rock Info
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Album Title: The Art Of A Maniac
NA/ EU – Self-Release Date: February 5, 2022 – Label: Independent – Distribution: Tunecore
Japan / Asia – Release Date: February 16, 2022 – Label: Spiritual Beast – Distribution: Spiritual Beast
Track Listing:
1. Tymonicide (2:55)
2. Sanity Clause (2:54)
3. Mars Attacks (3:44)
4. Estrogenocide (4:11)
5. Age Of Deception (2:42)
6. The Roy Parson Project (3:10)
7. War Beneath The Skull (4:12)
8. The Art Of A Maniac (3:41)
9. Alcoholocaust (4:32)
Album Length: (32:01)
Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Tymo
• All songs written by: Tim Tymo, Nick Schwartz. Harlen Jacobs, & Marc Durie
• Produced by: Tymo
• Mixed by: Graham Smith at Atreus XO Studios
• Mastered by: Graham Smith at Atreus XO Studios
• Album Artwork by: Andrei Bouzikov
• Member of SOCAN
• Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album and Live Band Line Up:
Tim Tymo – Vocals & Guitar
Nick Schwartz: Guitar & Backing Vocals
Harlen Jacobs: Bass & Backing Vocals
Marc Durie: Drums & Backing Vocals
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The album as a whole:
The album has a common theme of destruction and chaos! Themes of destroying to gain control and take over! Lyrically and musically the album moves very fast, we wanted to create a feeling of chaos happening all around the listener! We touch on subjects of mental illness, alien invasion, civil conflicts, social media, and substance abuse! We accompany that with fast riffs, shreddy solos and thick angry vocals! – Tim Tymo
Track by Track Explained:
1. Tymonicide: A fast instrumental opener to warm the listener up to the band and the new record! It leads directly into the next track “Sanity Clause.” Similar to Megadeth’s “Into The Lungs Of Hell” leading into “Set The World Afire.”
2. Sanity Clause: An angry thrasher touching on the subjects of suicide and the journey to hell to relive the pain over and over again! The riffs accompany the vocals in anger and it cuts through the pain like a razor! A fast punch in the face to start off the album!
3. Mars Attacks: Possibly Tymo’s new thrash anthem. Lyrically it’s about the film and the comics “Mars Attacks.” It tells the story of the Martians annihilating the human race and taking over the Earth! The riffs morph into each very smoothly. If you love old school Exodus, you will love Mars Attacks!
4. Estrogenocide: One of the groovier and gallopy tracks on the album! Lyrically it tells the story of women taking over the Earth and slaughtering all of the men to create a Utopia! Surviving men are enslaved for their seed to continue the human race! This track was inspired by the Rick & Morty Episode “Gazorpazorp.”
5. Age Of Deception: A groovy, progressive, jazz fusion inspired track, similar to Megadeth’s first two records “Killing Is My Business” and “Peace Sells.” The song touches on the subject of social media abuse and how people change once they get behind technology! The human race is now very connected yet very distant from each other!
6. The Roy Parson Project: A song with a mix of fast thrash and groove metal! It’s inspired by Roy Parson from the Rick & Morty episode “Mortynight Run.” It touches on the subject of Roy’s journey and the effects of video game addiction. We like to escape real life to find more enjoyment in the virtual world! If you’re a Lich King fan, you love this track!
7. War Beneath The Skull: The slowest and most progressive song on the album. A journey through different time signatures and feel changes. It’s a groovefest with some industrial elements! Lyrically it’s about the internal fight that comes with mental illness. Always having a battle with yourself!
8. The Art Of A Maniac: The title track of the album is definitely the angriest and most ferocious song on the album! The riffs are fast and will satisfy any thrash metal fan, this song has a little bit of everything from the album. The lyrics were inspired by “Art The Clown” and “The Devil’s Rejects.” It follows the point of view of a mass murderer on a killing spree. A full on maniac!
9. Alcoholocaust: Tymo’s party and drinking anthem! This is Tymo’s “Whiplash.” Fast open string riffs that take you on a wild ride! It tells the story of Tymo on tour and partying their way through every town! Very Municipal Waste inspired! We wanted to end the album with a bang and we feel this song delivers!
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BAND STORY ANGLES / FUN FACTS
1. So far most of Tymo’s song subjects revolve around destruction, aliens, and Rick & Morty!
2. Tymo started out as a hard rock band but we were a metal band at heart! We were pulled aside by a promoter after our second show and told we should be ourselves and play what we want to play, which is metal. The rest is history!
3. Tymo is well known for how well they cover other metal songs! The band performed as “Megadeth” at a Bands As Bands Halloween show back in 2019! The band covered Holy Wars…The Punishment Due, Skin O My Teeth, Wake Up Dead, The Conjuring, Devil’s Island, & My Last Words!
4. Songs Age Of Deception and We The Pawns include gang vocals from all four band members! Both parts were recorded in a cramped vocal booth with the band circled around a vocal mic! Social distancing at its finest!
5. While filming the music video for Killer Krom, the band invited a bunch of fans to be a part of the video! Everyone was paid with pizza and all you can drink Lucky beer! It was one of the drunkest Sundays we have ever had, it definitely shows in the video!
L-R – Nick Schwartz (Guitar), Tim Tymo (Vocals & Guitar), Marc Durie (Drums), Harlen Jacobs (Bass)
Photo Credit by Dana Zuk
“A golden shower of thrash metal!” Six words to sum up Tymo! A band whose attitude lives up to the title of their debut album “Purge & Reset”. Lead guitarist and vocalist Tim Tymo explains that the origin of the title is more than words; it is a statement of lost faith in humanity. “Let’s just say we have a creator or superior being. If this god gave up everything we needed to flourish and returned to see all the wars and corruption, it would want to wipe the slate clean and start over. Hence…PURGE AND RESET!
Formed in Edmonton in 2015, Tymo is comprised of Tim Tymo as the lead guitarist and vocalist, Nick Schwartz on rhythm guitar, Harlen Jacobs on bass, and Marc Durie on drums.
Tim Tymo describes the band’s sounds as “loud, angry, and explosive thrash”. Tymo has a serious mission to entertain their fans. “We love writing and performing, and we all share a common passion for thrash metal. We wanted to reference our heroes and mix up that inspiration with our own brew and see what we came up with, and here we are. We want to give people a source of inspiration and excitement!
Tymo’s debut album “Purge & Reset” was released in August of 2017 and Tymo performed shows in support of the album throughout 2018. The band returned to the studio in early 2019 to record a single entitled “Sanity Clause.” It was released in late 2019 with very positive reviews and sold-out shows! Due to Covid 19, the band spent much of 2020 in the studio recording their follow-up album to Purge & Reset!
As of 2021, Tymo performed at the Loud As Hell Festival 2021 and has finished recording their next full-on thrash album! Much faster and more aggressive than Purge & Reset. The album entitled “The Art of A Maniac” is planned to be released in 2022 and Tymo has a mission to expand its audience and dominate the world! Planning to tour Europe and many other countries.
See you out there!
Discography:
2022 – The Art Of A Maniac – LP
2017 – Purge & Reset – LP
Shared Stage with:
Ninjaspy, Mortillery, Hazzerd, W.M.D, Thor, Flotsam & Jetsam, Eye Of Horus, Quietus, Into Eternity, Arrival Of Autumn, Planet Eater, Terrifier, Iron Kingdom, Tides Of Kharon, Untimely Demise, Juliet Ruin, Illyrian, Immunize, Black Friday, Ravage Red, and many more!
Tours and Festivals:
2021 – Loud As Hell Festival, Drumheller, AB
2017 – CEMR Fest – Edmonton, AB
2016 – Muel Fest – Edmonton, AB
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