ASHEN + TTS + Through The Void

ASHEN

ASHEN is a rock-influenced metal band from Paris, France. After its creation in 2021, the project quickly becomes a cathartic tool for its members, pushing them to develop a plural and introspective identity. Traumas, fear and anxiety are the essence of their creativity. Through each new release, the band aims to constantly reinvent itself, musically as well as visually, resorting to different identities, but also to various characters.

Their music, made up of ragged textures and evoking harrowing atmospheres, illustrates sufferings from the past and fears for the future. ASHEN deals in depth with the expression of the intense and conflicting feelings that come with living in the modern world.

TSS

TSS (formerly known as The Sunday Sadness) is a dynamic French modern metal band known for their innovative blend of emo, metalcore, alternative rock, synthwave, and more recently, phonk and neo-metal influences. The band was founded in 2016 by Kirby, who sought to combine his emo and metalcore roots into a fresh new sound. The band quickly solidified its lineup with John on guitar and Hugo on Drums.

Their first significant release came in December 2017 with the single “The Wrong Way,” which marked their debut. Following this, in May 2018, they released “Lost In The Crowd,” a track that set the stage for their first live performance, opening for Asking Alexandria in Paris. This show  established TSS as a promising force in the French music scene.

Their 2018 single “Someone,” a blend of synthwave and retrowave, was a turning point that showcased John as a second lead vocalist. This shift was followed by their self-titled debut EP in May 2019, led by the single “Damn I Hate It,” which was celebrated for its fusion of funk, synthwave, and emo elements. The band’s growing popularity was further confirmed with a sold-out release show in Paris.

Through The Void

In the short span of 3 years, Through The Void has proven to be one of the most energizing bands in the belgian metal scene. If you’ve seen them from the pit, you know what’s up: you’ll find yourself sweating and jumping all over the place in no time, with the biggest smile on your face!

As you’ll often hear them say, their songs are designed for live performance and aimed at connecting people together. Heavily influenced by Linkin Park, Slipknot and While She Sleeps’ driving force, they’re bringing the 90’s music back to life with a modern touch to it. Their reputation led them to play with Dog Eat Dog, Skindred, killthelogo, Bizkit Park, Dirty Shirt, Lofofora, and Kadinja. Since the release of their second EP in 2022, TTV exported themselves to France and the Netherlands and hit some of Belgium’s most iconic stages in the metal scene: Le Belvedere and Le Delta in Namur, Magasin 4 and AB – Ancienne Belgique in Brussels.

What’s next? After a first EP in 2020, a second one in 2022, Through The Void is set to release two singles in 2023 and their third EP in 2024. Stay tuned!