{"id":101,"date":"2023-01-01T23:15:06","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T21:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/?p=101"},"modified":"2026-02-02T17:59:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:59:20","slug":"malevolence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hansweb.dk\/index.php\/2023\/01\/01\/malevolence\/","title":{"rendered":"Malevolence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Malevolence | Outbreak Fest 2022\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xUrgVCKfu6M?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Malevolence<\/strong> is a powerhouse of the modern British metal scene, hailing from <strong>Sheffield, South Yorkshire<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> Often described as a &#8220;17-year overnight sensation,&#8221; they have mastered a unique, high-swagger blend of <strong>Groove Metal, Hardcore, and Sludge<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> They are famous for their &#8220;chav-metal&#8221; aesthetic\u2014performing in North Face tracksuits and sportswear\u2014which contrasts sharply with their crushing, polished sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Band Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Sheffield, England, UK<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formed:<\/strong> 2010 (with roots going back to 2006)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Genre:<\/strong> Groove Metal \/ Hardcore \/ Metalcore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lyrical Themes:<\/strong> Strength through struggle, unity, mental health, and social reality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Label:<\/strong> Nuclear Blast \/ MLVLTD Music (their own independent label)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>History &amp; Evolution<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The band\u2019s core was formed when guitarists <strong>Josh Baines<\/strong> and <strong>Konan Hall<\/strong> were just 12 years old. The<strong>Would you like me to check the specific dates for their 2026 Iberian tour, or should I look for their 2024 single <em>&#8220;Trenches&#8221;<\/em> to see how it fits into their new album?<\/strong>y officially became Malevolence in 2010 when vocalist <strong>Alex Taylor<\/strong> joined, bringing a more aggressive, hardcore-influenced edge to their early melodic death metal sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The DIY Grind:<\/strong> For over a decade, the band operated with a fierce DIY ethic. When they couldn&#8217;t find a label that met their vision, they converted a derelict warehouse in Sheffield into their own HQ and launched <strong>MLVLTD Music<\/strong> to handle their own releases and merchandise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Viral Breakthrough:<\/strong> While they had a dedicated cult following for years, they went viral in early 2023 for their chaotic mosh pits. This followed a massive post-pandemic surge where they moved from playing 500-capacity clubs to supporting <strong>Architects<\/strong> in arenas and playing to 10,000 people at festivals like Download.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Releases<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Reign of Suffering<\/em> (2013):<\/strong> Their debut, released when they were still teenagers, immediately set them apart with its &#8220;whiskey-swigging&#8221; Southern swagger (despite being from Northern England).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Other Side<\/em> (EP, 2020):<\/strong> A turning point released during the UK lockdown. The single <em>&#8220;Keep Your Distance&#8221;<\/em> (feat. Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose) became an anthem for the era and skyrocketed their streaming numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Malicious Intent<\/em> (2022):<\/strong> Their first release under Nuclear Blast, featuring guest spots from Matt Heafy (Trivium). It showcased a &#8220;matured&#8221; sound that included soul-baring ballads like <em>&#8220;Higher Place.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Where Only The Truth Is Spoken<\/em> (2025):<\/strong> Their latest full-length album, released on <strong>June 20, 2025<\/strong>, which further solidified their status as a &#8220;legacy name&#8221; in British metal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Musical Style: &#8220;The Steel City Sound&#8221;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Malevolence is often described as <strong>&#8220;Dimebag Darrell joining Hatebreed to make a sludge album.&#8221;<sup><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Groove:<\/strong> They draw heavily from the &#8220;Deep South&#8221; sound of <strong>Pantera<\/strong>, <strong>Crowbar<\/strong>, and <strong>Down<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Hardcore:<\/strong> Their live energy and breakdown-heavy sections come straight from the <strong>Hatebreed<\/strong> and <strong>Terror<\/strong> playbook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dual Vocals:<\/strong> The interplay between Alex Taylor\u2019s gruff barks and Konan Hall\u2019s melodic, soulful cleans gives them a dynamic range rare in the genre.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Lineup (2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alex Taylor:<\/strong> Lead Vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Josh Baines:<\/strong> Lead Guitar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Konan Hall:<\/strong> Rhythm Guitar, Co-lead Vocals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wilkie Robinson:<\/strong> Bass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Charlie Thorpe:<\/strong> Drums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Current News:<\/strong> Malevolence has just announced a run of headline shows in <strong>Spain and Portugal for 2026<\/strong> following the massive success of their latest album.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malevolence is a powerhouse of the modern British metal scene, hailing from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. 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