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MALEVOLENT CREATION is back to blast and grind their way back to
the top of the extreme metal heap. With four fifths of the Stillborn lineup
intact, along with long time drummer Dave Culross (SUFFOCATION, INCANTATION),
there is no stopping these highly influential veterans. On Doomsday X, the bands
tenth full-length studio outing, the group has honed its skills to killing
perfection. It’s no wonder why bands like SLIPKNOT have cited this band as a
major influence over the years.
MALEVOLENT CREATION started their career in 1987 in Buffalo, NY, where they
recorded and distributed their first demo. In 1988 they moved to a more fertile
music scene in Florida and produced their second demo with a pressing of 1,000
copies. Finally, a third demo the following year, brought MALEVOLENT CREATION a
record deal with Roadrunner and the first full-length album titled The Ten
Commandments, considered by many to be one of the strongest Death Metal debut
albums of all time.
The recording process for the following albums, such as Retribution and
Stillborn, were riddled with line-up changes, marking the beginning of a common
occurrence that has since become a MALEVOLENT CREATION trademark. As mastermind
Phil Fasciana sums it up, "If you're too slow, you've got to go." Never allowing
the revolving door of musicians to affect the power and skill of the band in a
negative way, the rotation only added mystery and fan interest in the next step
of the band’s career. Continuing to fight their martial battles stronger and
stronger with each release, MALEVOLENT CREATION never let anyone down with new
additions or replacements.
The turning point for the band’s sound came with a move to the now defunct
Pavement Music. It marked somewhat of a departure from the bands previous
efforts and marked the first time vocalist Brett Hoffman would part ways with
the band. The band would record two albums Eternal and In Cold Blood with Jason
Blachowicz on both bass and vocal duties. Hoffman would then return on the The
Fine Art Of Murder but it wasn’t until the milestone release of Envenomed that
the band would make a triumphant return to form. Soon Hoffman would leave again
making way for new growler Kyle Symons (HATE PLOW). Two earth scorching releases
followed in the form of The Will to Kill and their Nuclear Blast debut, Warkult,
permanently cementing the band as a vital part of today’s extreme music scene.
Recorded by one time session drummer Gus Rios and mastered by the omnipresent
Alan Douches, the production is clear and crisp and for lack of a better word
“brutal.” Mick Thompson of
 SLIPKNOT fame even lends a guitar solo to the soon to
be fan favorite “Deliver My Enemy.” Form vocalist Kyle Symons contributes guest
vocals to the track “Bio-Terror” as well. The band recently delivered a show
stealing performance at this years Maryland Deathfest, reaffirming the bands
status as one of the scenes top live acts. With tours planned for this Summer
and Fall, be sure to catch this devastating live act when they come to your
town. The end of the world is near and MALEVOLENT CREATION is here to make sure
you enjoy every last minute of it.
FACTS
- The new and 10th album by the US Death Metal force MALEVOLENT CREATION
- Legendary cult status in worldwide Death Metal scene
- European tour in preparation for late 2006/early 2007
- Strictly limited digipak edition
- Produced by Gus Rios, artwork by
- Guest appearance by Mick Thompson (Slipknot)
- Priority advertising campaign Europewide in all relevant metal magazines
- Priority marketing campaign and chart promotion in July, August and September
FROM www.massacre-records.de
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