Malevolence

Genre: Death Metal/Grindcore Malevolence is one of New Zealand’s longest standing purveyors of Metal and Grind. Through extensive touring and numerous releases the band has achieved a reputation not only for its unique style but also as an engaging live act. Formed in 1992, Malevolence has hit the road with bands such as American Legends-Brutal Truth, Swedish Leviathans-Dismember, Grind Gods-Napalm Death, Finland’s Impaled Nazerene, Australia’s BloodDuster, Misery and Atomizer, Austria’s Pungent Stench, plus many local acts. The band has also appeared at major NZ metal festivals such as Christchurch’s Satanfest, Wellington’s Hellington666 and Skumfest, and Auckland’s Audience with the Devil and Mammoth Metalfest. Releases started in 1993 and 1994 with demo tapes, progressing to the first CD, Almost Like Something Completely Sinister in 1998. A string of releases followed including Windows 666 (2004), Eyes To See Ears To Hear Wrists To Slit (2006) and Split CD Grinding Aotearoa (2008) as well as numerous compilations. The current line-up entering its seventh year is a well-oiled machine with 2 tours of Australia, 2 EPs, and in excess of 60 local shows under their belts. A full length CD for release in 2013 is underway through Grindhead Records Australia..