Italian black metal act MALAURIU will release their third full-length album, “The Third Nail”, on April 3rd, 2026 through Adirondack Black Mass.
The record represents a bold evolution for the band, merging the raw intensity of black metal with a punk-infused aggression, while showcasing meticulous attention to detail in a warm, organic production that brings out the full depth of the compositions.
The first single “Empowerment Rites” is now available HERE.
Recorded between Italy and the UK from 2024 to 2025, “The Third Nail” is the result of over a decade of dedication to the rawest and most primitive essence of black metal. The album features eight original tracks alongside a ferocious cover of GG Allin, which further highlights the band’s punk attitude and includes guest appearances by Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors, USA) and Diego Do’Urden (Mystifier).
The album’s artwork draws on Sicilian traditions where the sacred and the profane collide, from blood-stained processions to brutal reenactments of the Crucifixion, creating a ritualistic atmosphere where faith is intertwined with horror, gore, and the occult.
Mixing was handled by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy), a recognized figure in extreme underground production, while mastering was completed at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden), famed for work with acts like Mayhem, Watain, Funeral Mist, and Shining.
Now based in London, UK, with a solid live lineup, MALAURIU will bring “The Third Nail” to stages across Europe in 2026, delivering a live experience that amplifies the album’s dark intensity and ritualistic energy.
Tracklist:
1 Rising From The Cemetery
2 Empowerment Rites
3 Death Celebration
4 Hell Mouth
5 Satanic Witch
6 The Curse of All Flesh
7 Purple Ceremony
8 Monotheistic Filth
9 Abuse Myself, I Wanna Die (GG Allin cover)
Preorder: https://adirondackblackmass.bandcamp.com/album/the-third-nail
Founded in 2013 by Schizoid, MALAURIU emerged from Sicily as a project deeply rooted in folklore, mysticism, and the occult. Over the years, the band evolved from a pure black metal project into a constantly shifting entity, exploring dark ambient, ritual, noise, and punk, while maintaining a consistent spiritual intensity.
Sicily’s dark, evocative landscapes – ancient temples, legends of monsters, and sites connected to Aleister Crowley’s Abbey of Thelema – have profoundly influenced the band’s vision. With over 20 releases in the past decade, MALAURIU has steadily built a reputation for uncompromising music, blending extreme aggression with atmospheric depth, offering listeners a journey into the darker corners of the mind and soul.
Line-up:
Schizoid – Guitars
R.M. – Vocals
Session musicians:
Black Doom – Bass
Frozen – Drums
Felis Catus – Keyboards/Samples
Marbas – Keyboards
G.T. – Guitar solos on tracks 2, 5 and 9
Very special guest:
Diego DoUrden (Mystifier/Evoked) – Vocals on track 9
Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors) – Vocals on track 9
“Abuse Myself, I Wanna Die” originally recorded by GG Allin
Recorded between Sicily and the UK 2024/2025
Mixed by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy)
Mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden)
MALAURIU
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