Malefice
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Malefice | |
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![]() Vocalist Dale Butler, 2010 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Reading, Berkshire, England |
Genres | |
Years active | 2003–2017 |
Labels | Anticulture Records 2007–2008 Metal Blade Records 2008–2012 Transcend Music 2012– |
Members | Dale Butler Ben Symons Andrew Wilson Tom Hynes Chris Allan-Whyte |
Past members | Craig Fenner Craig Thomas Lloyd Griffiths Alex Vuskans |
Malefice was an English heavy metal band from Reading, Berkshire, formed in 2003. They disbanded in 2017.
History
The original members consisted of university friends Dale Butler, Alex Vuskans, Craig Thomas and Craig Fenner. After formation they began writing their songs straight away. Their first major break was to open a four band bill charity gig at the Rivermead Centre in Reading. Henceforth their fanbase began to grow. Through constant touring around Reading and London, they managed to get a distribution deal for their first EP Relentless through Hangman's Joke.
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 of WellerHill at Craig's parents home in South Wales. The album has been highly praised by the British metal press [citation needed]. The band eventually announced their amicable split from the Anticulture label via their Myspace page.
Since the album's release they have been support for the successful
.In January 2008, they played a show at The Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth, which was recorded, and is due to be released as the band's first ever DVD.
In June 2008, Malefice opened the second stage of the prestigious Download Festival on the Saturday.
November 2008, Malefice announced through their Myspace page that they had signed a worldwide deal with Metal Blade Records. In February 2009 they released their second album Dawn of Reprisal. On 12 September, they played at Butserfest alongside Go:Audio and We Are the Ocean.
On 26 September 2009, they played in India at the annual cultural fest
In March 2010 the band featured on the BBC TV show "
In June 2012, the band signed to Transcend Music.
In March 2017, the group disbanded, in order to pursue solo careers.
Band members
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/04/Malefice_Craig_Thomas_%28cropped%29.jpg/170px-Malefice_Craig_Thomas_%28cropped%29.jpg)
Current members
- Dale Butler – vocals (2003–2017)
- Ben Symons – guitar (2003–2017)
- Tom Hynes – bass (2006–2017)
- Andrew Wilson – guitar (2011–2017)
- James Cook – drums (2014–2017)
Former members
- Lloyd Griffiths – bass (2003–2006)
- Craig Thomas – drums (2003–2010)
- Alex Vuskans – guitar (2003–2011)
- Chris Allan-Whyte – drums (2010–2014)
Timeline
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/timeline/5du8519bkjnm4ukattbyc0fsa16t3of.png)
Discography
Studio albums and EPs
- 2006 – Relentless (Hangmans Joke)
- 2007 – Entities (Anticulture Records)
- 2009 – Dawn of Reprisal (Metal Blade Records)
- 2011 – Awaken the Tides (Metal Blade Records)[4]
- 2013 – Five (Transcend Music)[5]
Promotional videos
- 2006 – "The Force That You Fear"
- 2007 – "Risen Through the Ashes"
- 2009 – "An Architect of Your Demise"
- 2011 – "Awaken the Tides"
- 2012 – "Omega" (feat. Marcus Hahnemann)
- 2013 – "V"
- 2013 – "Blueprints"
- 2014 – "Heroes"
References
- Allmusic. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Malefice". MusicMight. Archived from the original on 11 July 2012. Retrieved 27 November 2009.
- ^ Neil (28 April 2010). "MALEFICE announce new drummer". Rock Sins. Archived from the original on 30 December 2010. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
- ^ "Malefice Reveals New Album Details". MetalUnderground.com.
- ^ "MALEFICE REVEAL DETAILS & ARTWORK FOR NEW ALBUM". Archived from the original on 1 February 2014.
External links
Media related to Malefice at Wikimedia Commons
- Malefice TV on YouTube