THE CHRONICLES OF MANIMAL AND SAMARA Share Blistering Third Single ‘Lucky Ducker’ from Forthcoming Album “MISANTROPI”

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The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara (TCOMAS) have released a new single ‘Lucky Ducker’ from their forthcoming album MISANTROPI. Known for their visceral fusion of spoken poetry and heavy metal, the London-duo Daphne Ang and Andrea Papi are set to drop their fourth studio album on July 12, 2026.

Speaking of their blistering new single, ‘Lucky Ducker’, the duo shares:

“In a world that doesn’t say fuck off enough, it is time to say it more. Sooner or later, everyone encounters a ‘Lucky Ducker’ in life. This is our gift to you, a tool to vent when others fail. Featuring a staggering 131 swear words throughout its 247 word-long lyrics, ‘Lucky Ducker’ is definitely Guinness World Records material.”

Stream the single: https://ffm.to/luckyducker

Following the success of their third album ORIGINS (2024), which broke into the UK Top 100 Albums Chart on Apple Music and garnered six singles with playlist placements across major streaming platforms, TCOMAS’s new album MISANTROPI presents a raw, unfiltered manifesto for those who despise humanity. According to the duo, this album is:

“For humans who hate people.”

True to their roots, the album melds spoken poetry and spoken word over heavy metal riffs, but with a new emphasis on going back to the classic set up of drums, bass, and guitars. There is more singing and melodic vocals, adding a visceral human element to their already intense sound. “MISANTROPI is human made,” the band explains. “It’s played with real instruments, with hands, feet, vocal cords, and human body parts. It’s raw and unfiltered. It is for those who see through the facade and aren’t afraid to admit that they hate what we have become.”

Already making waves, the album’s second single, “The Last Plague” landed on Apple Music’s Breaking Metal and Breaking Hard Rock editorial playlists. The track also charted in eight countries and ten charts on Apple Music, reaching #1 on the Metal chart in Liberia.

Performed, composed and written by Daphne Ang and Andrea Papi of The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara, MISANTROPI was recorded and produced by Andrea Papi at TCOMAS Studio, with mixing and mastering from Marinos Tountas at Ergosphere Studios, and artwork by TCOMAS Studio. The album will be released on 12” Vinyl, with pre-orders available via tcomas.com/misantropi.

Always evolving, MISANTROPI continues The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara’s impressive streak of self-produced efforts, Full Spectrum, Trust No Leaders, Origins, and will be the duo’s fourth self-produced studio album. Since their emergence in early 2020, the London-based duo have cemented their reputation as provocateurs in the heavy music scene. Their innovative blend of heavy metal and poetic storytelling continue to captivate and disturb audiences worldwide.

MISANTROPI Album track listing

Misantropia
128
Superstupidity
Divided
The Last Plague
Inside
Girotondo
Lucky Ducker
Cannibal Mind

Pre-order 12” Vinyl via https://tcomas.com/misantropi

The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara®

The Chronicles of Manimal and Samara (TCOMAS) was born in London when Daphne Ang from Singapore and Andrea Papi from Italy joined forces in early 2020. TCOMAS introduced their innovative sound in their first album, Full Spectrum, an eclectic blend of heavy rock and electronic with poetry performance, most notably the single ‘Love in the Time of Pestilence’ which graced several editorial Spotify playlists (Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal). TCOMAS became known for melding heavy music with the elegance of poetry and poignant lyrics on their second album Trust No Leaders, released in July 2022. The record explored the history of metal and its sub-genres, showcasing non-Western musical influences and lyrics inspired by Jungian psychology. All seven singles released from this album entered the Soundcloud charts. The duo returned in 2024 with the release of their third album Originsin November. The albumentered the Apple Music Album Chart Top 100 in the UK. All six singles from this album earned editorial playlist placements on Apple Music and Amazon Music. The single ‘Feed the Beast’, entered the Apple Music Single Charts in Turkey. TCOMAS’s unique approach to combining music and visual storytelling has also garnered attention worldwide. Their self-produced music videos have been screened at numerous prestigious international film festivals around the world, receiving 66 official selections and nominations to date. In 2026, the band are back to release their 4th studio album, MISANTROPI, out June 12th.