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[promo] DarkFlow - "Insane Circus" (Shock Rock from Switzerland)

"Insane Circus" is a haunting testament to the real-life anguish of Sean Horror, the lead singer of DarkFlow, who is tormented by a mysterious and debilitating illness.

Artist: DarkFlow
Release Title: Insane Circus
Label: Self-Released
Release Date: May 7, 2023
Format: Digital, LP, CD
Genre: Heavy Metal, Thrash Metal, Shock Metal
Country: Switzerland

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"Insane Circus" is a haunting testament to the real-life anguish of Sean Horror, the lead singer of DarkFlow, who is tormented by a mysterious and debilitating illness. Each song on the album offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into Sean's personal journey—a journey marked by relentless suffering and the looming shadow of an early grave. From the opening track to the final notes, "Insane Circus" immerses listeners in a world where pain is a constant companion and hope flickers like a dying ember.

The album's music is more than just melodies and lyrics; it is the soundtrack of a man grappling with his mortality, each track serving as a chapter in his harrowing story. As the album progresses, the listener is taken deeper into Sean’s torment, experiencing his physical pain and mental anguish, sleepless nights, and endless days of suffering. The music swells with emotion, and the lyrics cut deep, revealing the raw nerve of Sean’s existence.

Midway through the album, the songs begin to reflect a profound sense of loss—loss of dreams, of a future, of time. Sean’s voice carries a weight of sorrow that is palpable, with each note dripping with the realization that his days are numbered. The instrumentation is both delicate and powerful, mirroring the fragility of life and the strength it takes to endure.

The final tracks are a heart-wrenching farewell. Sean’s acceptance of his fate is filled with a quiet rage and overwhelming sadness. The music becomes a lament, a mournful ode to a life cut tragically short. The closing song features Sean’s voice as a whisper, sharing his final thoughts and feelings, leaving a silence that feels heavy with meaning.

This album is not just a collection of songs; it is a living, breathing narrative of Sean Horror’s battle with an unrelenting sickness. It is a tribute to his courage, his suffering, and his unyielding spirit.

Line-up:

  • Sean Horror
  • Flow
  • Greg
  • Snowy Shaw (Session Drummer in the whole album)
  • Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) Featured in the song Suicidal Headaches.

Tracklist:

  1. Insane Circus
  2. Suicidal Headaches
  3. Eternal Suffer
  4. It's Getting Darker
  5. Let Me See You
  6. The Masochist
  7. DarkFlow
  8. The Final Act
  9. And Get Well Soon

For Fans Of: King Diamond, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate

Recording Info: All tracks were self-recorded, with drums recorded at Snowy Shaw's home studio. The album was produced by DarkFlow and mixed and mastered by Andy Larocque (King Diamond).

Links:
https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/6DMvyPxErh2rChUyp8f38a?si=k6B7Y3JDTFqbjDrMkm6dJQ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsuuFCA8VT5pBAdo1P2SQGw
https://www.facebook.com/DarkFlowOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/darkflowshockmetal/

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