Maxime Taccardi

Time To Kill Records is proud to unveil the official video for “Retrograde”, the latest single from Maxime Taccardi’s K.F.R. This haunting visual experience encapsulates the bleak and atmospheric essence of the track, drawing the viewer into a realm of darkness and introspection. With striking imagery that complements the song’s evocative intensity, “Retrograde” offers a profound glimpse into the band’s artistic vision.

Watch the video HERE.

Time To Kill Records has recently launched preorders for the reissue of K.F.R’s latest album “Pain/Ter”. Fans can secure their copies in various formats, including limited edition CD and LP versions. Additionally, exclusive bundle options are available, pairing the album with the reprint of “The Book of Death”, allowing collectors to experience Taccardi’s vision across both audio and visual mediums.

The new physical editions of “Pain/Ter” will be released on April 20th 2025.

Tracklist:

Vinyl:

1. Painter
2. Retrograde
3. All there is was never Meant
4. Une Dernière Valse avant de Crever
5. The Queen of Diseases (+intro)
6. Till there is Nothing left in Me
7. The Serpent’s Kiss (+ Kvarforth)

CD:

Preorders:

ime To Kill Records is thrilled to announce a landmark partnership with Heavy Music Artwork, the UK-based publishing house renowned for its high-quality art books and unparalleled dedication to the world of metal-inspired art. Heavy Music Artwork has carved a unique niche with their stunning publications, becoming a global favourite among fans and collectors alike. Their portfolio includes SNAKES, an acclaimed magazine celebrating the intersection of music, art, and culture, as well as a newly launched podcast, offering yet another dimension to explore the vibrant world of heavy music.

This partnership represents a pivotal step in promoting and preserving metal culture on an international stage. The first fruit of this collaboration is the much-anticipated reprint of The Book of Death by visionary artist Maxime Taccardi.

The Book of Death is a visceral collection of poems, essays, and illustrations created using ink, acrylic, pencil, and, uniquely, the artist’s own blood. Explaining his process, Taccardi shares: “My visions come from my dreams. Most of the time, I try to maintain an open wound between reality and dreams. My blood paintings are symbolically linked to that idea. I cut my wrists and used the brush directly on my wound. It is not intended to shock but is simply a process. I see art as a ritual, a conversation between spirits and my mortal flesh. Plato described art as the manifestation of spirits through artists’ bodies, and that deeply resonates with my work.”

In tandem with the reprint of The Book of Death, Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of K.F.R, Maxime Taccardi’s main musical endeavour. Established in 2012, K.F.R translates Taccardi’s nightmarish, blood-soaked artistic visions into sound, merging vile black metal with deeply unsettling dark ambient tones.

The name K.F.R – derived from the Arabic word “Kafir” (“disbeliever”)- also references the word inscribed on the forehead of Dajjal, the antichrist figure in Islamic eschatology. This imbues the project with a profound conceptual depth, reflecting Taccardi’s commitment to exploring the darkest recesses of the human soul.

Since the release of its debut album ANTI in 2014, K.F.R has collaborated with notable figures in the extreme metal scene, including Déhà, Meyhnach (Mütiilation), Vordb (Belketre), and Kvarforth (Shining). Through this work, K.F.R aspires to create a gesamtkunstwerk (a total work of art) in the spirit of Wagner, engaging all the senses to deliver a haunting, all-encompassing experience.

Time To Kill Records is set to re-release K.F.R’s latest album, Pain/Ter, in April, marking the first time the album will be available in physical formats, including CD and vinyl.

Crafted using frequencies designed to evoke anxiety, fear, and distress, Pain/Ter rejects anything pleasurable or comforting. For Taccardi, black metal is a raw manifestation of the evil that lies within us all, stripped of compromise or pretense.

This partnership between Time To Kill Records and Heavy Music Artwork underscores their shared commitment to celebrating and amplifying the richness of metal culture through groundbreaking projects that blur the lines between music and art.

Heavy Music Artwork
https://heavymusicartwork.com/
https://www.facebook.com/heavymusicartwork
https://www.instagram.com/heavymusicartwork/

K.F.R
https://kfr-dajjal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/KfrKafir
https://www.instagram.com/k.f.r666/