Malefice
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article does not cite any references or sources. (May 2008) Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unverifiable material may be challenged and removed. |
| Malefice | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Background information | |
| Origin | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Genre(s) | Melodic death metal[citation needed] Thrash metal[citation needed] Progressive metal Mathcore |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Label(s) | Anticulture Records |
| Members | |
| Dale Butler, Ben Symons, Alex Vuskans, Tom Hynes, Craig Thomas | |
Malefice are a British Metalcore band from Reading, Berkshire, England, formed in 2003.
Contents |
[edit] Band History
Malefice were formed 2003 and play a very British style of metalcore.
They were formed by friends at college and started to write their songs straight away. Their first major break was to open a four band bill charity gig at the Rivermead Centre in Reading. From then on their fanbase began to grow and expand. Through constant gigging and support slots in around Reading and London, they managed to get a distribution deal for their first EP 'Relentless' through Hangman's joke.
After a Successful headline tour with fellow label mates Johnny Mental, Malefice then continued to write new music and cement their fanbase even more through constant gigs across the UK, supporting the likes of Akercocke and Mendeed, as well as headlining their own shows.
Then in early 2007 they signed to Anticulture Records. They then recorded their debut album 'Entities' under the production team of Dan Weller and Justin Hill at Craig's parents home in South Wales. The album has been highly praised by the British Metal Press.
Since the albums release they have been support for the successful SikTh tour and the latest DevilDriver and God Forbid tour.
They recently played a gig at The Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth.
[edit] Band members
[edit] Current members
- Dale Butler - Vocals
- Ben Symons - Guitar
- Alex Vuskans - Guitar
- Tom Hynes - Bass
- Craig Thomas - Drums
[edit] Discography
[edit] Recordings
- 2006 - Relentless (Hangmans Joke)
- 2007 - Entities (Anticulture Records)
[edit] Gigs
Malefice performed a couple of gigs in Malta at the end of 2007 with local bands - Recoil, Tendency Charge, Slit, Dying Signals and Core Frequency.
[edit] Promotional Videos
- 2007 - 'Risen Through The Ashes'
