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Atlanta blackened death\/thrash unit Malefic has dropped the official music video for\u00a0\u201cBlood of the Throne\u201d<\/strong>, the explosive opening track from their latest album\u00a0\u201cImpermanence\u201d<\/strong>, released this past February via\u00a0Terminus Hate City.<\/strong>\u00a0The video marks a bold visual departure for the band, one that drummer\/vocalist Aaron Baumoel calls\u00a0\u201canother form of artistic expression; another layer of depth to add to the media.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBlood of the Throne\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0has long been one of\u00a0Malefic<\/strong>\u2019s most popular tracks, a blistering blackened thrash assault built on high\u2011speed precision picking, ornate drumming, and a soaring melodic break. The new video juxtaposes the band\u2019s extreme\u2011metal identity with Atlanta\u2019s dominant hip\u2011hop cultural influence, an intentional contrast that reflects the city they call home.<\/p>\n Baumoel acknowledges that some viewers may misinterpret the imagery. Despite anticipating criticism, the band stands firmly behind the concept and the talented women who helped bring it to life. The track itself explores the crushing realities of capitalism and modern power structures.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople will always judge based on their preconceived notion of things without ever digging in below the surface. This is part of the sickness in our society. We all know who the real demons of our society are; we just don\u2019t agree on what the solution is,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0adds Baumoel.<\/p>\n Following the video\u2019s release, Malefic continues to push their latest album\u00a0\u201cImpermanence\u201d<\/strong>, a 40\u2011minute whirlwind of thrash\u2011driven drumming, melodic black\u2011metal atmospheres, technical death\u2011metal precision, progressive rhythmic shifts, and lyrics rooted in personal struggle, societal pain, and existential reflection. Mixed by Alex Parra, the record rejects the sterile, overly\u2011compressed production dominating modern metal, instead embracing nuance, dynamics, and human imperfection.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted something that still showcased the nuances in the guitar work, the dynamics in the drumming, and allowed for mistakes. It just needed to feel human. The personal struggles, the current socio\u2011political issues, and the societal struggles all seemed extremely relatable\u2026 they tell the tale of the ever\u2011changing nature of life as a whole,\u201d\u00a0<\/em>says Baumoel.
Formed in 2007,\u00a0Malefic<\/strong>\u00a0set out to push blackened metal into a modern direction while preserving its weight and emotional gravity. Their current lineup features Aaron Baumoel (drums\/vocals), Jason Davila (guitar), Doug Rosander (bass), andSam Williams (Guitar) (also of Cemetery Filth, Jaeger). The band\u2019s collective experience across Atlanta\u2019s metal scene fuels their razor\u2011tight live performances:<\/p>\n