From the album ‘Trust No Leaders’ by The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara. Released July 1, 2022. 

// The Pied Piper
“The Pied Piper” alludes to the medieval legend of the Rat-Catcher of Hamelin, the song talks about the complex interplay of power, control, and helplessness in modern society, drawing inspiration from the narrative style of the 1934 poem, “All of us or none” (Keiner oder alle), by the German political playwright, Bertolt Brecht.
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// The Album
'Trust No Leaders' is a record that weaves a voyage through heavy metal history — from its roots in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal up until present day, fusing heavy metal with their signature ‘poetry performance’. Set against orchestral and cinematic soundscapes, the record also pays tribute to non-Western musical traditions, including Native American and South American folk music, Vedic chants, and Indo-Persian classical music. The lyrics bring together elements from modern theater, classical Persian poetry, to Jungian Psychology and theology. 

Commenting on the motivation behind Trust No Leaders, 
TCOMAS: "Our inspiration extends beyond musical genres and the confines of discipline.The confluence of influences in our album extend throughout time and across cultures. In retrospect, this really captures our ethos: Look back into the past for insight, and look into the future with foresight. And in doing so, we created something new of our own."

Landing about 15 months after their debut album Full Spectrum, the duo’s sophomore LP expresses a more aggressive side to the band and was recorded last summer at TCOMAS’ studio in Camden Town, London.   

Discussing the new album’s motivation, TCOMAS:
"The current crisis and the events of our time have made it necessary for us to analyse, investigate, and expose the issues in urgent need of systemic change by looking inwards into the human condition. We want the album to be a beacon of hope, for making a future that prioritises people and the environment."
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// About The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara
Hailed as ‘pioneers of a new form of expression’ through the performance of poetry in music, The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara (TCOMAS) are a UK-based duo comprising Daphne Ang (Singapore) and Andrea Papi (Italy), who came together in London in early 2020 to record their debut album, Full Spectrum, released on 26 Feb 2021. Breaking new ground in the way they combine progressive music, poetry, and vision, TCOMAS fills a gap in music by bringing literature, theatre, and history, fusing rock and metal, with poetry performance. Their sophomore album, Trust No Leaders, is due to arrive on July 1, 2022.
 
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The Pied Piper

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Peel it slowly and watch Andy whipping Candy
I see her tears falling gently on her belly
If it's too hard for you Johnny, smash it kindly
It's a daydream and the nation is walking asleep

Teenage wisdom is arbitrary
It comes and goes as the wind, quickly
I remember the sweet Wendy
She fell from the cliff and died wisely

The cars are going very rapidly. They seem happy.
On Mulholland Drive, they crossed a bear. This happens daily
Candy slowly peels Andy’s skin with philosophy
He feels nothing. He’s a queer douchebag. It’s so dirty. 

Teenage wisdom is arbitrary
It comes and goes as the wind, quickly
I remember the sweet Wendy
She fell from the cliff and died wisely

Come on youngsters, give me your hands, 
Let’s start a dance over the sea
Teenage wisdom is arbitrary
It comes and goes as the wind, quickly

Teenage Wisdom

Progressive metal track. It's starts calmly yet develop more and more impactful. it also has a catchy refrain inspired by simpler music.

Equilibrium

🎧 “Return by Death” | Re:Zero Anime Rap 🔁🔥

Step into Subaru’s pain, resolve, and fight to protect what matters most.
This Re:Zero-inspired anime rap blends raw emotion, fire bars, and lo-fi undertones—crafted for fans who know what it means to fall, rise, and try again.

💔 “Die a hundred times… I’ll still choose you.”
🕰️ Inspired by Return by Death, Rem’s confession, and every heartbeat in between.

🎤 Written & performed by: [Dj LYGER & Lunaria Bloom]
🎹 Produced by: [Producer Dj LYGER]
📺 Anime: Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World

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Return by Death” | Re:Zero Anime Rap

All The Time

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Second Skin is a cinematic pop track blending electro beats, lush strings, and deep synth bass. A song about intimacy, transformation, and letting go — shedding the past and losing control.

LYRICS
silk and shadows fall 
fire on my skin, take me slow
Let us shed our skin
live forever, lose control

soft light spills the floor 
your touch lingers like before
every glance pulls me right in
melting slow beneath your skin
fingers tracing the line of your arm
a shiver runs through my heart
every glance pulls me right in 
melting slow beneath your skin now

shed of the weight where you've been
draw me nearer, don't let go
and then shed all of your second skin
trace the fire, lose control

soft breath stirs the air 
your lips teasing unaware
every move pulls me right in
fading fast where your begin
whispers tangled the night holding tight
heat rising under your sighs
every move pulls me right in
fading fast where you begin

shed of the weight where you've been
draw me nearer, don't let go
and then shed all of your second skin
trace the fire, lose control

soft breath on my neck 
time slips from deep within
fingers tracing what words can't say
night becomes our only way

shed of the weight where you've been
draw me nearer, don't let go
and then shed all of your second skin
trace the fire, lose control

Second Skin

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HeaD CHaNGe

I think this is the one where I used a classic soul progression. The packaging at the start that imitates a DJ scratch rhythm came when I accidentally touched a mi goreng pack of noodles around the mic and it fit so I used that. The stop start is influenced by ‘I Try’ by Macy Grey. Then a trademark 4 layers of cello for the chorus. It’s 4 layers cos that’s how I get the cellos to have enough power that I want. First time doing a vocal ’staccato’ sort of chorus like ‘Work Song’ by Hozier which is my fave Hozier song cos’ maybe I’ve overplayed ‘Take Me to Church.’ At the end a brief bit of funk. I remember trying something more complex but the classic James Brown sort of funky riff worked better so I used that.  The second verse is influenced by the production of ‘Hold On’ by Bishop Briggs with the claps. Then, a neopolitan chord for the bridge.  The last chorus has the 2nd chord flattened like ‘Imperfect For you’.  Also a harmonic minor scale being played by the synth lead which reminded me a bit of Just Like You Imagined by NIN. So we’re not lyrically referencing 300 anymore but musically referencing it. The horns are a new addition which I did just based on … what I thought might sound good. The verses/bridge are new but the chorus is from last year. Oh yeah I did reference FNM's Ricochet for the bridge. King for a Day is Spiderman's fave FNM record. Should just hired as a consultant when their biographies are due. Correcting people like, "nah it was a sunny day when that event happened." Yes, the weather is important. Details are important.

Speaking of mi goreng which I discovered in my 1 year of boarding school in Australia. “I do hope my overpriced education doesn’t offend you.” I remember looking at it and thinking it was strange that it had no broth. Then, tasting it and going “ this is amazing.” It’s wonderful how an Indonesian noodle brand has gained popularity in Australia. Other than that, I do miss the meat pies and Shapes (they are a good snack). It was also at boarding school that I discovered Meri lewa which was played once a week by the PNG boys.

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