Get ready for a hellishly heavy collaboration! MALEFIC THRONE, a new supergroup featuring members from iconic death metal bands, is about to unleash their debut album, and it's a brutal masterpiece in the making. But here's the twist: will this all-star lineup live up to the hype?
On November 28, 2025, MALEFIC THRONE will release their highly anticipated album, 'The Conquering Darkness'. The band consists of guitarist Gene Palubicki (ANGELCORPSE, PERDITION TEMPLE), vocalist and bassist Steve Tucker (MORBID ANGEL), and drummer John Longstreth (ORIGIN, HATE ETERNAL, ex-ANGELCORPSE). These musicians are no strangers to the extreme metal scene, and their combined talents have fans eagerly awaiting this release.
The story behind MALEFIC THRONE is just as intriguing as their music. Palubicki assembled the trio in 2020, but their connection goes back to 1997 when ANGELCORPSE and MORBID ANGEL were recording their albums side by side. Imagine the creative energy in that studio! Longstreth reflects on this, saying, 'It's incredible to see our paths converge again and create something truly special.'
The band's dynamic is evident in their music. Palubicki emphasizes that MALEFIC THRONE's sound is a unique blend of all three members' styles, creating an intense and distinctive death metal experience. And the first taste of this collaboration, the single 'The Voice Of My Ghost', is now available for streaming.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Menegroth The Thousand Caves with Colin Marston, the album promises an extreme and infernal sound. But here's where it gets controversial—is this just another supergroup cashing in on their members' fame, or is MALEFIC THRONE a genuine creative endeavor? The cover art, painted by Daniele Valeriani, and the band's logo, crafted by Christophe Szpajdel, add to the intrigue.
Gene Palubicki sheds light on their musical vision, stating that MALEFIC THRONE aims to blend their individual histories while creating something new. He explains, 'I wanted to respect our pasts but also forge a unique path.'
The track listing for 'The Conquering Darkness' is as follows:
- Blasphémait Desecration
- The Voice Of My Ghost
- Athirst For Dissonance
- Born Of Plague
- Divine Tragedy
- Carnage Of The Forgotten
- When Our Shadows Align
- Forged In Stone
As we await the full album release, one thing is certain: MALEFIC THRONE is a force to be reckoned with. Will they conquer the death metal scene? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
