Malevolent Creation
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Malevolent Creation is a death metal
band originally hailing from Buffalo
, New York
. Moving to Florida
in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records
. Their debut album, The Ten Commandments
, became something of a landmark in the death metal underground, expanding on the early work of bands like Slayer
, Kreator
, Possessed
, Onslaught
, Obituary
and Death.
, Origin
). They also have confirmed April 5, 2010 as the starting date for recording their new album with Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios (Cannibal Corpse, Vital Remains, Goatwhore, etc.) The band released the following statement:
"After over 20 years in existence, and now having the most solid line up in years, we really wanted to make sure that with this new album we elevated the band in every way. Getting good management was crucial and EMG has a great track record. Erik has been talking to us since Doomsday X
to record us, and with Gus Rios (Drums) being in the band full time now, we didn't want him to have the responsibility of producing the album as well as writing and playing. Erik really understands what we are about, and has all of the same thoughts about recording as us. It really couldn't be a better working situation. We've said it before but this album really is without a doubt is the most relentless, focused and brutal MALEVOLENT CREATION album ever! We really went back to our roots, not only as a band, but as fans of metal. We wrote an album of songs that we as fans of brutal music would want to hear."
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band originally hailing from Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. Moving to Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
in 1987, they became a part of the emergent local death metal scene, landing a deal with Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records
Roadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
. Their debut album, The Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments (Malevolent Creation album)
The Ten Commandments is the 1991 début album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced and engineered by Scott Burns.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - vocals* Phil Fasciana - rhythm guitar...
, became something of a landmark in the death metal underground, expanding on the early work of bands like Slayer
Slayer
Slayer is an American thrash metal band formed in Huntington Park, California, in 1981 by guitarists Jeff Hanneman and Kerry King. Slayer rose to fame with their 1986 release, Reign in Blood, and is credited as one of the "Big Four" thrash metal acts, along with Metallica, Megadeth and...
, Kreator
Kreator
Kreator is a thrash metal band from Essen, Germany, formed in 1978, but formalized in 1982 under the name Tormentor. They originally performed a speed metal style with Venom influences. Their style of music is similar to their compatriots Destruction and Sodom, the other two big German thrash metal...
, Possessed
Possessed (band)
Possessed is an American death metal band, originally formed in 1983. Noted for their fast style of playing and Jeff Becerra's guttural vocals, they are routinely called the first band in the death metal genre...
, Onslaught
Onslaught (band)
Onslaught are an English thrash metal band from Bristol, England. Initially active from 1983 to 1991, they reformed in 2004. The band initially drew influence from the second wave punk rock bands such as Discharge and The Exploited, and then adopted a straight forward thrash metal...
, Obituary
Obituary (band)
Obituary is an American death metal band formed in 1984 in Tampa, Florida under the name Executioner, then changed the name's spelling to Xecutioner, and later changed their name to Obituary in 1988. The band comprises vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, guitarists Trevor Peres and Ralph...
and Death.
Recent activity - 2010
Malevolent Creation recently signed a management deal with Extreme Management Group (SuffocationSuffocation (band)
Suffocation is an American death metal band that was formed in 1989 in Long Island, New York. The band comprises vocalist Frank Mullen, guitarists Terrance Hobbs and Guy Marchais, drummer Mike Smith and bassist Derek Boyer. Suffocation rose to prominence of death metal and created a blueprint for...
, Origin
Origin (band)
Origin is an American death metal band from Topeka, Kansas, founded in 1998. They have been recognized by music critics and metal fans alike for combining a harsh sound with a high level of technical skill....
). They also have confirmed April 5, 2010 as the starting date for recording their new album with Erik Rutan at Mana Recording Studios (Cannibal Corpse, Vital Remains, Goatwhore, etc.) The band released the following statement:
"After over 20 years in existence, and now having the most solid line up in years, we really wanted to make sure that with this new album we elevated the band in every way. Getting good management was crucial and EMG has a great track record. Erik has been talking to us since Doomsday X
Doomsday X
-Personnell:* Brett Hoffmann - Vocals* Phil Fasciana - Lead guitars* Jon Rubin - Rhythm guitars* Jason Blachowicz - Bass guitar* Dave Culross - Drums...
to record us, and with Gus Rios (Drums) being in the band full time now, we didn't want him to have the responsibility of producing the album as well as writing and playing. Erik really understands what we are about, and has all of the same thoughts about recording as us. It really couldn't be a better working situation. We've said it before but this album really is without a doubt is the most relentless, focused and brutal MALEVOLENT CREATION album ever! We really went back to our roots, not only as a band, but as fans of metal. We wrote an album of songs that we as fans of brutal music would want to hear."
Current members
- Brett HoffmanBrett HoffmanBret Hoffmann is a death metal vocalist. He currently fronts Malevolent Creation and Down The Drain. He performed on the first three Malevolent Creation releases until he left the band after 1993's Stillborn album. He then returned, and performed on The Fine Art Of Murder and Envenomed before...
– vocals (1987–1994, 1997–2002, 2005–Present) - Gio Geraca – guitars (2010–Present)
- Phil Fasciana – guitars (1987–Present)
- Jason Blachowicz – bass guitar (1991–1997, 2005–2007, 2010–present)
- Gus Rios – drums (2008–present)
Former members
- Jim Nickles – guitars
- Kyle Symons – vocals
- Jeff Juszkiewicz – guitars
- Rob BarrettRob BarrettRob Barrett is the rhythm guitarist for the death metal band Cannibal Corpse and currently resides in Tampa, FL. He joined in 1993 and left in 1997, but rejoined in 2005. He features on the albums The Bleeding, Vile, Kill, and Evisceration Plague...
– guitars (1992–1994, 1998–2005) - John Paul Soars – guitars
- Jason Hagan – guitar
- Gordon Simms – bass guitar (1998–2005)
- Marco Martell – guitar (2007–2009)
- Justin DiPinto – drums (2002)
- Alex Marquez – drums (1992–1994)
- Mark SimpsonMark SimpsonMark Simpson may refer to:* Mark Simpson , British journalist, broadcaster and author* Mark Simpson , journalist and BBC Ireland correspondent* Mark Simpson , British comic artist under the pseudonym "Jock"...
– drums (1989–1992) - Dave CulrossDave CulrossDave Culross, born March 9, 1974, is an American drummer. He was a member of Malevolent Creation, Culross has played drums in many death metal bands, such as Suffocation, Mortician, Incantation, HatePlow, Gorgasm and Disgorged.-Discography:...
– drums (1994–2002, 2003–2007) - David KinkadeDavid Kinkade-History:David Kinkade was born in New Jersey in 1983. At the age of three, he started picking up drums after his Grandfather gave him his first drum kit....
- drums - Derek RoddyDerek RoddyDerek Roddy is an American drummer and snake breeder, originally from South Carolina. His ability to record entire drum tracks in one or two takes earned him the nickname "One Take"....
- drums (1997) - Fabian Aguirre - drums (2007–2008)
- Kevin Peace - bass (fill in) (2009)
Guest members
- James Murphy (Death, ObituaryObituary (band)Obituary is an American death metal band formed in 1984 in Tampa, Florida under the name Executioner, then changed the name's spelling to Xecutioner, and later changed their name to Obituary in 1988. The band comprises vocalist John Tardy, drummer Donald Tardy, guitarists Trevor Peres and Ralph...
, TestamentTestament (band)Testament is an American metal band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1983. They are often credited as one of the most popular bands of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
) – guest guitar solo on "Coronation of Our Domain" (RetributionRetribution (Malevolent Creation album)Retribution is a second studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced and engineered by Scott Burns- Track listing :-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - vocals* Rob Barrett - lead guitar* Phil Fasciana - rhythm guitar...
) - Mick Thomson (SlipknotSlipknot (band)Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
) – second guitar solo on "Deliver My Enemy" (Doomsday XDoomsday X-Personnell:* Brett Hoffmann - Vocals* Phil Fasciana - Lead guitars* Jon Rubin - Rhythm guitars* Jason Blachowicz - Bass guitar* Dave Culross - Drums...
)
Studio albums
- The Ten CommandmentsThe Ten Commandments (Malevolent Creation album)The Ten Commandments is the 1991 début album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced and engineered by Scott Burns.-Track listing:-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - vocals* Phil Fasciana - rhythm guitar...
, (Roadrunner RecordsRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:...
, 1991) - RetributionRetribution (Malevolent Creation album)Retribution is a second studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced and engineered by Scott Burns- Track listing :-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - vocals* Rob Barrett - lead guitar* Phil Fasciana - rhythm guitar...
(Roadrunner Records, 1992) - StillbornStillborn (Malevolent Creation album)Stillborn is the third full length studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was released in 1993 on Roadrunner Records.- Track listing :-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - vocals* Jon Rubin - lead guitar...
(Roadrunner Records, 1993) - EternalEternal (Malevolent Creation album)Eternal is a fourth studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was released on May 23, 1995 via Pavement Music.It is the first album without Brett Hoffmann.- Track listing :-Personnel:* Dave Culross - Drums...
(Pavement Music, 1995) - In Cold BloodIn Cold Blood (Malevolent Creation album)In Cold Blood is a fifth studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was produced by Scott Burns and released on June 24, 1997 via Pavement Music.- Track listing :-Personnel:Jason Blachowicz - Bass/Vocals...
(Pavement Music, 1997) - The Fine Art of MurderThe Fine Art of Murder (Malevolent Creation album)-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - Vocals* Rob Barrett - Lead guitar* Phil Fasciana - Rhythm guitar* Gordon Simms - Bass* Dave Culross - Drums...
(Pavement Music, 1998) - EnvenomedEnvenomedEnvenomed is a seventh studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It's also released a Re-issue album entitled Envenomed II.- Track listing :-Personnel:* Brett Hoffmann - Vocals* Rob Barrett - Lead guitar...
(Arctic Music, 2000) - The Will to KillThe Will to KillThe Will to Kill is a eighth studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation.The U.S. and UK album covers are alternate.- Track listing :-Personnel:* Kyle Symons - Vocals* Rob Barrett - Lead guitar* Phil Fasciana - Rhythm guitar...
(Arctic Music, 2002) - WarkultWarkult-Personnel:*Kyle Symons: All vocals*Phil Fasciana: Guitars*Rob Barett: Guitars*Gordon Simms: Bass*Dave Culross: Drums-Production:*Produced By Malevolent Creation & J.F. Dagenais*Recorded & Engineered By Phil Plaskon*Mixed By J.F. Dagenais-References:...
(Nuclear BlastNuclear BlastNuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic...
, 2004) - Doomsday XDoomsday X-Personnell:* Brett Hoffmann - Vocals* Phil Fasciana - Lead guitars* Jon Rubin - Rhythm guitars* Jason Blachowicz - Bass guitar* Dave Culross - Drums...
(Nuclear Blast, 2007) - Invidious DominionInvidious DominionInvidious Dominion is the eleventh album by the Floridian death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was released on August 24, 2010 via Nuclear Blast.- Track listing :-Personnel:*Brent Hoffman - vocals*Gio Geraca - lead guitar...
(Nuclear Blast, 2010)
Live albums
- Conquering South AmericaConquering South America-Personnell:* Kyle Simmons - Vocals* Phil Fasciana - Lead guitar* Rob Barrett - Rhythm guitar* Gordon Simms - Bass guitar* Tony Laureano - Drums...
(Arctic Music, 2004) - Live at the Whiskey (Arctic Music, 2008)
- Australian Onslaught (Arctic Music, 2010)
Compilations
- Joe BlackJoe Black (Malevolent Creation album)Joe Black is a compilation album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was released on October 9, 1996 via Pavement Music- Track listing :...
(Pavement Music, 1996) - Manifestation – Compilation (Pavement Music, 2000)
- The Best of Malevolent Creation (Roadrunner, 2003)
- Retrospective (Crash Music, 2005)
- Essentials (Crash Music, 2009)