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Montreal, QC – July 24, 2026
MALEFIC Unleashes Provocative New Music Video for “Blood of the Throne” from Latest Album “Impermanence”
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L-R – Andy McGraw – Bass ; Aaron Baumoel – Drums and Vocals ; Jason Davila – Guitars ; Sam Williams – Guitars
Photo by Jeri Mize IG@529jeri IG@vizions_of_mize.llc
Atlanta blackened death/thrash unit Malefic has dropped the official music video for “Blood of the Throne”, the explosive opening track from their latest album “Impermanence”, released this past February via Terminus Hate City. The video marks a bold visual departure for the band, one that drummer/vocalist Aaron Baumoel calls “another form of artistic expression; another layer of depth to add to the media.”
“Blood of the Throne” has long been one of Malefic’s most popular tracks, a blistering blackened thrash assault built on high‑speed precision picking, ornate drumming, and a soaring melodic break. The new video juxtaposes the band’s extreme‑metal identity with Atlanta’s dominant hip‑hop cultural influence, an intentional contrast that reflects the city they call home.
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.
“People 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’t agree on what the solution is,” adds Baumoel.
Following the video’s release, Malefic continues to push their latest album “Impermanence”, a 40‑minute whirlwind of thrash‑driven drumming, melodic black‑metal atmospheres, technical death‑metal 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‑compressed production dominating modern metal, instead embracing nuance, dynamics, and human imperfection.
“We 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‑political issues, and the societal struggles all seemed extremely relatable… they tell the tale of the ever‑changing nature of life as a whole,” says Baumoel.
Formed in 2007, Malefic set 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), and Sam Williams (Guitar) (also of Cemetery Filth, Jaeger). The band’s collective experience across Atlanta’s metal scene fuels their razor‑tight live performances:
Watch the “Blood of the Throne” music video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Fnnqfysxxo
Recommended for fans of Old Man’s Child, Carcass, Testament, Dissection, and The Black Dahlia Murder, “Impermanence” (released Feb 13, 2026) is available at the following links:
Vinyl – https://www.terminushatecity.com/shop
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/3d9ZKsvOYoYC2gi0Jrqy6Y
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Track Listing:
1. Blood of the Throne – [3:33]
2. In Darkest Dreams (the Reaping) – [3:44]
3. Of Gods and Man – [4:14]
4. Idiocracy – [3:56]
5. Deserter – [3:53]
6. Disembodiment – [4:39]
7. Obsidian Earth – [4:37]
8. Echoes of Silence – [4:45]
9. It Haunts – [4:01]
Album Band Line-up:
Aaron Baumoel – Drums and Vocals
Devin Autry – Guitars
Jason Davila – Bass and Lead Guitars
Sam Williams – Lead Guitars
Live Band Line-up:
Aaron Baumoel – Drums and Vocals
Jason Davila – Guitars
Sam Williams – Guitars
Doug Rosander – Bass
More info: https://linktr.ee/malefic
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“Drawing from black metal atmosphere, death metal precision, and thrash intensity without sounding derivative, Malefic sharpen their influences into something distinctly their own. The result isn’t just a collection of songs, but a document of survival — confronting politics, addiction, and the wreckage of human choice. Impermanence stands as a cohesive and uncompromising statement from Atlanta’s underground – dark, chaotic, and unrelenting.” – Blackmetalartists@IG
“The debut album from this Atlanta Blackened Death Thrash band is an incredible experience that hits all the right elements of the style. Blending Black Metal, Thrash Metal, Death Metal, and out-of-this-world melodies and harmonies that tie everything together. Between the clear and punchy production style and songwriting that feels endlessly inspired, this feels like the mix of The Black Dahlia Murder, Carcass, and Old Man’s Child that the world needs right now. Making an album this strong at 9 tracks and under 40 minutes is such a cool thing to see, as they give you everything they have, and you still want to see what will come next. You don’t often find a brand new band of this quality. Check out what Malefic is all about.” – Josh Rundquist, Heavy Debriefings
“This record fires on all cylinders with how heavy it is; from the intense vocals which are really impressive, to the aggressive way the guitars puncture through each and every song, it’s definitely a treat… Overall, this death metal album is very good. It has every element of a great album from the drumming to the riffs to the vocals. The energy this band has is unmatched and as I listened through it, I imagine bodies being thrown around in a mosh pit. I couldn’t recommend this album more.” – David Jones, Metal Temple Magazine
“Impermanence by @maleficbandatl has that raw blackened edge, but it’s got serious bite behind it… The riffs feel alive — sharp, urgent, and constantly pushing forward. It’s aggressive without feeling messy, and intense without turning into noise…There’s a weight to it as well. You can hear the death-metal thickness underneath, but it’s wrapped in that darker, almost suffocating atmosphere that keeps things feeling hostile…It sounds like a band that knows exactly what they’re doing and means every second of it…I really like how it never drags. It just keeps moving — blasting when it needs to, locking into tight grooves when it wants to hit harder. Nothing feels thrown in for the sake of it. Confident, focused, and properly heavy. If you’re into blackened thrash/death with real conviction behind it, this album deserves your time.” – LeightonBaller@IG
“Yes, “Impermanence” is an album that gives Black Metal a different aspect. Malefic‘s prone to make them grand and complex contributes a lot to their intent. The album is a kind of tour around Metal music subgenres that will please the fan a lot.” – Poleto, Metal Addicts (translated to english)
“Sans corpse paint, demonic titles, or masks; this band is taking the old-school approach of releasing quality heavy metal and letting the music speak for itself.” – Heavy Metal Philosophy
“Delivering nine tracks and around 38 minutes of high-octane music, this release is for the diehard fans of Black/Death Metal with plenty of melody and aggression. Headbanging from start to finish, this album will leave you neck sore and wanting more.” – Dark Emperor, Infernal Masquerade
“Since 2018, the band has navigated the friction of personal and professional upheaval, resulting in a record that feels weathered by experience rather than smoothed by polish. The agitation is audible and shows that Impermanence isn’t just a collection of songs, but a document of survival. Refusing to stay within the boundaries of any one genre, it collides sound in ways that mirror the instability of its core themes of politics, addiction, and the wreckage of human choice… “In the end, Impermanence is about consequences. The ones you fight for, the ones you abandon, and the ones that follow you regardless. It is the sound of choices made in real time, and the echoes that remain long after.” – Shelia Taylor, Amplify the Noise
“Impermanence is a must have for any thrash and/or death metal fans – a fierce, focused, and memorable release that demands to be played loud.” – Moshville Times UK
“The band has created a unique blend that doesn’t just blur the lines between thrash, black metal, death metal, and melodic metal, but completely obliterates them. It starts with the riffing, which at times veers into the death metal realm, while at other times lures the horned one out of the forest with black metal flair… MALEFIC’s Impermanence isn’t an album for relaxing or daydreaming; rather, it’s a constant adrenaline rush—almost contradicting the album title—that drags you through musical ups and downs and gives you no rest until you’re completely exhausted. The album is so intense and multifaceted at the same time that it took me several listens to find the peace to write this review.” – Maik, Zephyr’s Odem
“This is an essential listen.” – Metal Epidemic
“Overall, this album bleeds top-notch death metal because the energy the band brings is good enough to cause people to create a mosh pit. Malefic continues to prove that they have what it takes to keep thriving in the music industry as a powerful death metal band who is not afraid to show off the musical passions through their bombastic instrumentation and vocal performance.” – Cait Stoddard, MXDWN
“Forged through years of personal and professional trials, the album captures MALEFIC at their most focused and audacious, delivering a work that is as intellectually provocative as it is sonically devastating.” – El Templario del Metal
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