Here at Decibel Magazine, we support women’s rights to be evil, which is why we love the new Malauriu single, “Satanic Witch.” A cut from the Italian black metal group’s third album, The Third Nail, “Satanic Witch” is representative of Malauriu’s shift toward punk-influenced black metal, whereas much of their previous output fit more neatly into traditional or experimental black metal.
“The Third Nail” is the result of over ten years of total devotion to black metal, a musical regression back to the raw roots of the genre, flowing into the raw energy of punk,” Malauriu tell Decibel. “Twisted, grotesque visions are turned into music and lyrics, born from life on an isolated island where tolling death bells, solemn processions, and haunting masses mark the passage of time.
“Talking about punk-fueled black metal, the rotten smell of stale vomit and piss, the taste of cheap booze and heavy smoke, are some of the sensorial aspects many of us recall when talking about epic nights out. Sex, drugs and satanic music are part of many black metal fanatics’ background (before aging took its toll for some). After many experiences, we don’t necessarily glorify the lifestyle but we have more than one shameless tale to tell. Listening to the drums intro, and the riffing straight after it, one of those night time stories came about. For gurgling screaming accustomed ears it won’t be difficult understanding the words.”
If you dig what you hear, you can hear the other released single from The Third Nail via Bandcamp. The album is out April 3 on Adirondack Black Mass.
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