With their critically acclaimed new studio album Malicious Intent, MALEVOLENCE have staked out their place as one of contemporary metal’s heavyweight acts.

These rising UK stars are now out to conquer the world, undertaking a huge run of major live dates this summer and into 2023. After blowing away audiences at the likes of Download Festival UK, Knotfest Germany and the Bring Me The Horizon Malta Weekender, following on from a UK arena tour with Architects and Sleep Token, the British bruisers are pleased to announce more shows.

Malevolence have revealed two new headline shows this August, in Colchester (UK) and Paris (FR), before they launch into two German shows supporting Lamb Of God, followed by an Australian run in September with Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex and I AM. The band will also be accompanying Trivium on their extensive EU tour leg, with Heaven Shall Burn and Obituary, following on from the UK shows.

To support these dates, the band have today released a brand new video to accompany album highlight ‘Higher Place’. Showing off their creative breadth, the single breaks with their usual aggressive metal swagger. ‘Higher Place’ is a show stopping, southern groove flavoured ballad.

Front-man Alex Taylor commented,
“Higher Place focuses on a subject which everyone will deal with at some point in loss; death/bereavement. This is one most heartfelt songs we have written as a band, however once we began writing this song, it came together very naturally. This song is a huge step outside our comfort zone, we hope you enjoy it!
The visuals for this song was our first venture into a narrative driven video, filmed in our hometown of Sheffield. We worked closely with Enon Films to bring the concept to life.”

Video Director Gabriel Fernández-Gil commented,
“The song inspired sorrow, drama, and a dark epicness, which is what guided us in the making of this video.
In the story you’ll be able to identify themes of loss, revenge, and UK’s knife-crime epidemic.
As the lyrics and instrumentation, our characters “ascend” to different metaphorical planes of existence, or lack thereof.”

To accompany the video, the band have released an alternative acoustic version of ‘Higher Place’ digitally, giving fans yet another glimpse into Malevolence’s bottomless artistic flair. 

Download/stream the ‘Higher Place’ acoustic version: https://bfan.link/Malevolence-higher-place.ema
Order Malicious Intent: https://bfan.link/Malevolence-malicious-intent.ema 

With an impressive set of tour dates on the horizon alongside the record of their career, this is inevitably Malevolence’s time. Catch them live at the following show dates:

2022 Summer Festival dates
05 Aug 2022  CH, Open Air Gränichen, Gränichen
13 Aug 2022  UK, Walton-on-Trent, Bloodstock Festival *Sophie Stage headliners*

2022 Summer Headline shows
15 Aug 2022  UK, Colchester, Arts Centre
17 Aug 2022 FR, Paris, La Bellevilloise

Lamb Of God DE shows
18 Aug 2022  DE, Nuremberg, Z-Bau
19 Aug 2022  DE, Koln, Live Music Hall

Thy Art Is Murder Australia dates w/ Carnifex and I AM
07 Sep 2022  AU, Perth, Magnet House
08 Sep 2022  AU, Adelaide, Lion Arts Factory
09 Sep 2022  AU, Melbourne, Northcote Theatre
10 Sep 2022  AU, Sydney, Manning Bar
11 Sep 2022  AU, Brisbane, Princess Theatre

2023 Trivium UK dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn
12 Jan 2023   UK, Glasgow, O2 Academy
13 Jan 2023   UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 Jan 2023   UK, Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
15 Jan 2023   UK, London, O2 Academy Brixton

2023 Trivium EU dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn and Obituary
17 Jan 2023  NL, Tilburg, Poppodium 013
18 Jan 2023  DE, Saarbrücken, Saarlandhalle
20 Jan 2023  DE, Dusseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Halle
21 Jan 2023  DE, Erfurt, Messe Erfurt
22 Jan 2023  CZ, Prague, Forum Karlín
23 Jan 2023 PL, Warsaw, Klub Stodoła
25 Jan 2022  FI, Helisinki, Kulttuuritalo
27 Jan 2023  SE, Stockholm, Fållan
28 Jan 2023  DK, Copenhagen, Amager Bio
29 Jan 2023  DE, Leipzig, Haus Auensee
31 Jan 2023  BE, Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
01 Feb 2023  FR, Paris, L’Olympia Bruno Coquatrix
03 Feb 2023  ES, Bilbao, Santana 27
04 Feb 2023  PT, Lisbon, Sala Tejo
05 Feb 2023  ES, Madrid, Sala Riviera
07 Feb 2023  ES, Barcelona, Razzmatazz
08 Feb 2023  FR, Lyon, Transbordeur
10 Feb 2023  DE, Ludwigsburg, Mhp Arena
11 Feb 2023  DE, Hamburg, Sporthalle
12 Feb 2023  DE, Berlin, Verti Music Hall
14 Feb 2023  HU, Budapest, Barba Negra
15 Feb 2023  AT, Vienna, Gasometer
17 Feb 2023  DE, Munich, Zenith
18 Feb 2023, CH, Zürich, Samsung Hall
19 Feb 2023, IT, Milan, Alcatraz
20 Feb 2023, DE, Frankfurt, Jahrhunderthalle

Today, Steel City’s MALEVOLENCE are proud to release their blindsiding new studio album, ‘Malicious Intent’.Dubbed early on as the year’smost hotly anticipated metal record, it marks their most singular work to date, staking their place amongst metal’s heavyweights. 

In celebration, MALEVOLENCE have revealed their fourth and final single from the record – a coup de grâce titled ‘Salvation‘. The track features Matthew K Heafy, who leant his legendary talents to both vocal and shredding duties.

MALEVOLENCE front-man Alex Taylor stated,
“After hundreds of hours of hard work, blood, sweat and tears, our third album ‘Malicious Intent’ is finally here!
We would like to thank everyone who has pre-ordered a copy of the album a million times over. Your continued support means the world to us.
We would also like to thank our team behind the scenes for helping deliver this album, including our family, friends, Nuclear Blast and 5B Management. 
This is a monumental moment on our path to global domination, we hope you enjoy the album!”

Download/stream ‘Salvation‘ feat. Matthew K Heafy: https://bfan.link/Malevolence-Salvation.ema 
Order ‘Malicious Intent‘ – out now! https://bfan.link/Malevolence-malicious-intent.ema

*UK fans* tomorrow Saturday 21st May from 1-4pm, MALEVOLENCE will be hosting a pop-up shop in Sheffield, at Church – Temple of Fun. Expect exclusive merch, vinyl, food, drinks and good vibes. 

With an impressive set of tour dates on the horizon alongside the record of their career, 2022 isinevitably MALEVOLENCE‘s year. Having recently returned from a string of UK arena shows with ARCHITECTS and SLEEP TOKEN,on-top of headline dates in Ireland, MALEVOLENCE are raring to air their new material live. Catch them live at the following show dates:

2022 festival dates
27 May 2022   MT, Haz-Zebbug, Bring Me The Horizon – Malta Weekender 2022
11 Jun 2022   UK, Donington, Download Festival
23 Jun 2022   NL, Ysselsteyn, Jera On Air
25 Jun 2022   DE, Gräfenhainichen, Full Force Festival
30 Jul 2022    DE, Oberhausen, Knotfest Germany
05 Aug 2022  CH, Open Air Gränichen, Gränichen
13 Aug 2022  UK, Walton-on-Trent, Bloodstock Festival *Sophie Stage headliners*

USA Summer Tour – Tune Low Die Slow
w/ The Acacia Strain, 156 Silence
28 Jun 2022   US, PA, Easton, One Center Square
29 Jun 2022   US, PA, Pittsburgh, Preserving Underground
30 Jun 2022   US, OH, Columbus, Ace Of Cups
01 Jul 2022    US, IN, Indianapolis, Hoosier Dome
02 Jul 2022    US, IL, Sauget, Pop’s
03 Jul 2022    US, MO, Springfield, Outland Ballroom
05 Jul 2022    US, OK, Oklahoma, 89th Street
06 Jul 2022    US, NE, Omaha, Waiting Room
07 Jul 2022    US, IA, Des Moines, XBK
08 Jul 2022    US, IL, Joliet, The Forge
09 Jul 2022    US, WI, Milwaukee, X-Ray Arcade
10 Jul 2022    US, MI, Grand Rapids, The Stache
12 Jul 2022    US, OH, Toledo, Ottawa Tavern
13 Jul 2022    US, NY, Buffalo, Rec Room
14 Jul 2022    US, NY, Horseheads, The L
15 Jul 2022    US, RI, Providence, Alchemy,
16 Jul 2022    US, VT, Burlington, Higher Ground
17 Jul 2022    US, NH, Hampton Beach, Wally’s

Trivium support dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn
12 Jan 2023   UK, Glasgow, O2 Academy
13 Jan 2023   UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 Jan 2023   UK, Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
15 Jan 2023   UK, London, O2 Academy Brixton

‘Still Waters Run Deep‘ official music video: https://youtu.be/4McDLqzIAcU
‘Life Sentence‘ official music video: https://youtu.be/Bp_YWEsZPrU
‘On Broken Glass‘ official music video: https://youtu.be/mqoFbD1xVWM

‘Malicious Intent‘was recorded at Tree House Studios, UK. The record was produced by Jim Pinder and co-mixed by Jim Pinder and Carl Bown. The’Malicious Intent‘artwork was created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor.

With only three weeks remaining until the release of their new record ‘Malicious Intent’, the excitement for this year’s most hotly anticipated metal album is intensifying. Stoking the flames higher, MALEVOLENCE reveal their knockout third single, ‘Still Waters Run Deep’. The song and video documents the band’s young career, from 2009 to date, from a fresh faced, local band to international touring powerhouse.

Raring to air their new material, Steel City’s finest have secured an impressive run of international touring in 2022. Today, the band are embarking on three headline shows in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, followed by five huge UK arena shows with Architects and Sleep Token.

Malevolence front-man Alex Taylor stated,
“This video is a deep dive into the history of Malevolence. We dug through hours of old archive footage and picked out some highlights from over the years as the song is a tribute to the journey we have set upon together, and the bond it has formed between us.
After hundreds of shows and thousands of hours in the van and practice room,
being a part of this band has been the most rewarding experience of our lives and this video reflects the evolution and progress of Malevolence over the last 12 years.
We hope you enjoy it!” 

Pre-order ‘Malicious Intent’ (out 20th May) + stream ‘Still Waters Run Deep’: https://bfan.link/Malevolence-StillWatersRunDeep

With an impressive set of tour dates on the horizon alongside the record of their career, 2022 is inevitably Malevolence’s year. Catch them live at the following show dates:

Ireland/Northern Ireland headline shows w/ Guilt Trip
28 Apr 2022 IE, Limerick, Dolan’s Warehouse
29 Apr 2022 IE, Dublin, Whelans
30 Apr 2022 UK, Belfast, The Limelight 2

Architects support dates w/ Sleep Token
02 May 2022 UK, Leeds, First Direct Arena
03 May 2022 UK, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
05 May 2022 UK, Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
06 May 2022 UK, London, Alexandra Palace
08 May 2022 UK, Glasgow, The SSE Hydro

2022 festival dates
27 May 2022 MT, Haz-Zebbug, Bring Me The Horizon – Malta Weekender 2022
11 Jun 2022 UK, Donington, Download Festival
23 Jun 2022 NL, Ysselsteyn, Jera On Air
25 Jun 2022 DE, Gräfenhainichen, Full Force Festival
30 Jul 2022 DE, Oberhausen, Knotfest Germany
05 Aug 2022 CH, Open Air Gränichen, Gränichen

USA Summer Tour – Tune Low Die Slow
w/ The Acacia Strain, 156 Silence
28 Jun 2022 US, PA, Easton, One Center Square
29 Jun 2022 US, PA, Pittsburgh, Preserving Underground
30 Jun 2022 US, OH, Columbus, Ace Of Cups
01 Jul 2022 US, IN, Indianapolis, Hoosier Dome
02 Jul 2022 US, IL, Sauget, Pop’s
03 Jul 2022 US, MO, Springfield, Outland Ballroom
05 Jul 2022 US, OK, Oklahoma, 89th Street
06 Jul 2022 US, NE, Omaha, Waiting Room
07 Jul 2022 US, IA, Des Moines, XBK
08 Jul 2022 US, IL, Joliet, The Forge
09 Jul 2022 US, WI, Milwaukee, X-Ray Arcade
10 Jul 2022 US, MI, Grand Rapids, The Stache
12 Jul 2022 US, OH, Toledo, Ottawa Tavern
13 Jul 2022 US, NY, Buffalo, Rec Room
14 Jul 2022 US, NY, Horseheads, The L
15 Jul 2022 US, RI, Providence, Alchemy,
16 Jul 2022 US, VT, Burlington, Higher Ground
17 Jul 2022 US, NH, Hampton Beach, Wally’s

Trivium support dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn
12 Jan 2023 UK, Glasgow, O2 Academy
13 Jan 2023 UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 Jan 2023 UK, Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
15 Jan 2023 UK, London, O2 Academy Brixton

Last month, MALEVOLENCE announced their highly anticipated new album ‘Malicious Intent‘ (out 20th May) with blazing first single ‘On Broken Glass‘, marking their place amongst metal’s heavyweights. With an impressive set of tour dates on the horizon alongside the record of their career, 2022 is inevitably MALEVOLENCE‘s year.

Today, the Sheffield 5-piece have delivered a decisive smackdown in the form of their crushing second single, ‘Life Sentence‘. Accompanied by Daniel Priess’ brainchild video concept, ‘Life Sentence’ is another punishing masterpiece from these Steel-City savages.

MALEVOLENCE front-man Alex Taylor stated:
“Anyone that has followed us for a while knows that Malevolence is capable of delivering a fairly wide spectrum of different sounds. Sometimes we want to write ballads, sometimes we want to write big choruses and sometimes we want to write songs that make you want to smash everything in your house to pieces. One of the hardest, darkest and most aggressive tracks from Malicious Intent, Life Sentence is dedicated to anyone that thought we had gone soft!”

Pre-order ‘Malicious Intent‘ + stream ‘Life Sentence‘: https://bfan.link/malevolence-life-sentence.em

‘Malicious Intent‘ was recorded at Tree House Studios, UK. The record was produced by Jim Pinder and co-mixed by Jim Pinder and Carl Bown. The ‘Malicious Intent‘ artwork was created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor. 

‘Malicious Intent‘– tracklist:
01. Malicious Intent
02. Life Sentence
03. On Broken Glass
04. Still Waters Run Deep
05. Higher Place
06. Karma
07. Above All Else (feat. Matt Honeycutt)
08. Do Or Die
09. Salvation (feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
10. Armageddon

MALEVOLENCE have a heavy touring year ahead. Their currently confirmed 2022/23 tour dates read as follows:

Ireland/Northern Ireland headline shows w/ Guilt Trip
28 Apr 2022   IE, Limerick, Dolan’s Warehouse
29 Apr 2022   IE, Dublin, Whelans
30 Apr 2022   UK, Belfast, The Limelight 2

Architects support dates w/ Sleep Token
02 May 2022   UK, Leeds, First Direct Arena
03 May 2022   UK, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
05 May 2022   UK, Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
06 May 2022   UK, London, Alexandra Palace
08 May 2022   UK, Glasgow, The SSE Hydro

2022 festival dates
11 Jun 2022   UK, Donington, Download Festival
24 Jun 2022   NL, Ysselsteyn, Jera On Air
02 Jul 2022    DE, Münster, Vainstream Rockfest
09 Jul 2022    CZ, Fajtfest, Velké Meziříčí
05 Aug 2022  CH, Open Air Gränichen, Gränichen

Trivium support dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn
12 Jan 2023   UK, Glasgow, O2 Academy
13 Jan 2023   UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 Jan 2023   UK, Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
15 Jan 2023   UK, London, O2 Academy Brixton

The undisputed Heavy Metal Kings of the UK.

In early 2020 came the highly anticipated EP release, The Other Side, introducing a brand-new side of MALEVOLENCE. Although only 3 tracks, each song showcased a depth and diversity that is uncommon in modern metal. Heart-wrenching ballads are blended perfectly with technical shredding and crushing breakdowns, effortlessly showcasing the band’s talent as genuine songwriters. Despite the hard-fought success, MALEVOLENCE remains an autonomous crew. Operating from their Sheffield-based HQ, a previously derelict warehouse the band transformed themselves, MALEVOLENCE handles as much of their in-house operations as they possibly can. Including the formation and operation of MALEVOLENCE’s own label, MLVLTD Music. It was through this label that the band self-released The Other Side and although it was a first for the band, the release was a resounding success – racking up close to half a million streams on Spotify and Apple Music in its first few weeks of release.

MALEVOLENCE fans will know that their records come few and far between. Emerging onto the scene in 2013 with their debut album Reign of Suffering, which is currently climbing above 2.15 million streams on Spotify. Released as teenagers, the level of song crafting skill stands the test of time and remains a defining moment in the band’s career. The next four years had MALEVOLENCE grinding their way through the European continent, gaining recognition as one of the hottest prospects in this new wave of international heavy metal. 2017’s Self Supremacy saw the Sheffield quintet selling out club shows all over Europe, the USA, and even south-east Asia/Japan. This in turn has earned them a cult-like following of die-hard fans, who wear the MALEVOLENCE logo on their clothing like a medal of honour.

Now waiting with brand-new album ‘Malicious Intent‘ and plans to tour amongst some of the biggest names in heavy music, MALEVOLENCE are poised to become the next legacy name in all of heavy music.

Nuclear Blast is pleased to announce a global partnership with Steel City shredders MALEVOLENCE, in cooperation with the band’s own MLVLTD label. Following several blistering UK performances last year, at festivals Download, Slam Dunk and Bloodstock, on-top of a run of sold-out headline shows,  MALEVOLENCE have since been tirelessly grafting their 3rd full-length record. The hugely anticipated album, titled ‘Malicious Intent‘, will be released on May 20th 2022.

Supreme new single ‘On Broken Glass‘ has been revealed today, accompanied by a video filmed in the band’s hometown Sheffield. The track is a sludge laden rager, setting out the remarkable ambitions of the 5-piece – flaunting their heavy metal credentials. 

MALEVOLENCE front-man Alex Taylor stated,
“Malicious Intent is a demonstration of strength. It is the next step in the evolution of our band and is the product of hard work and creativity over two years of difficulties, lock downs and complete upheaval to every day life. The album embodies the progression of our sound but also our growth as individuals and I feel like with each release we put out, our sound matures with us. The subjects that we touch on with this album will resonate with those who are seeking self reflection and progression. This is something we as a band will always strive for as we continue to carve our own path and build new foundations in the heavy music world. If you are a heavy music fan, there is something on this album for you. These are heavy metal anthems that will stand the test of time!”

Pre-order ‘Malicious Intent‘ + stream ‘On Broken Glass‘: https://bfan.link/Malevolence-on-broken-glass.ema

Regarding the video, Alex Taylor added,
“The video was filmed on location in MALEVOLENCE’s home town Sheffield. Directed by long time friend Daniel Prieß, the concept of the video was simple; to capture the raw energy of MALEVOLENCE in a live environment. Everything behind the video was done completely DIY by the band, from hiring the venue, stage and crew to inviting close friends and family down to the shoot. The video encapsulates the loyalty and passion that MALEVOLENCE’s fans have for the band”.

‘Malicious Intent‘ was recorded at Tree House Studios, UK. The record was produced by MALEVOLENCE , with mixing handled by Carl Bown, and engineering by Jim Pinder. The ‘Malicious Intent‘ artwork was created by renowned artist Eliran Kantor. 

‘Malicious Intent‘– tracklist:
01. Malicious Intent
02. Life Sentence
03. On Broken Glass
04. Still Waters Run Deep
05. Higher Place
06. Karma
07. Above All Else (feat. Matt Honeycutt)
08. Do Or Die
09. Salvation (feat. Matthew K. Heafy)
10. Armageddon

MALEVOLENCE have a heavy touring year ahead. Their currently confirmed 2022/23 tour dates read as follows:

Ireland/Northern Ireland headline shows w/ Guilt Trip
28 Apr 2022   IE, Limerick, Dolan’s Warehouse
29 Apr 2022   IE, Dublin, Whelans
30 Apr 2022   UK, Belfast, The Limelight 2
Architects support dates w/ Sleep Token
02 May 2022   UK, Leeds, First Direct Arena
03 May 2022   UK, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
05 May 2022   UK, Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
06 May 2022   UK, London, Alexandra Palace
08 May 2022   UK, Glasgow, The SSE Hydro
2022 festival dates
11 Jun 2022   UK, Donington, Download Festival
24 Jun 2022   NL, Ysselsteyn, Jera On Air
02 Jul 2022    DE, Münster, Vainstream Rockfest
09 Jul 2022    CZ, Fajtfest, Velké Meziříčí
05 Aug 2022  CH, Open Air Gränichen, Gränichen
Trivium support dates w/ Heaven Shall Burn
12 Jan 2023   UK, Glasgow, O2 Academy
13 Jan 2023   UK, Birmingham, O2 Academy
14 Jan 2023   UK, Manchester, O2 Victoria Warehouse
15 Jan 2023   UK, London, O2 Academy Brixton