MALEFIC Unleashes New Music Video for “Blood of the Throne” from Latest Album "Impermanence"

Atlanta blackened death/thrash unit Malefic has dropped the official music video for “Blood of the Throne”, the explosive opening track from their latest album "Impermanence", released this past February via Terminus Hate City. The video marks a bold visual departure for the band, one that drummer/vocalist Aaron Baumoel calls “another form of artistic expression; another layer of depth to add to the media.”​
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​“Blood of the Throne” has long been one of Malefic’s most popular tracks, a blistering blackened thrash assault built on high‑speed precision picking, ornate drumming, and a soaring melodic break. The new video juxtaposes the band’s extreme‑metal identity with Atlanta’s dominant hip‑hop cultural influence, an intentional contrast that reflects the city they call home.
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Baumoel acknowledges that some viewers may misinterpret the imagery. Despite anticipating criticism, the band stands firmly behind the concept and the talented women who helped bring it to life. The track itself explores the crushing realities of capitalism and modern power structures.
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​“People will always judge based on their preconceived notion of things without ever digging in below the surface. This is part of the sickness in our society. We all know who the real demons of our society are; we just don’t agree on what the solution is,” adds Baumoel.
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Following the video’s release, Malefic continues to push their latest album "Impermanence", a 40‑minute whirlwind of thrash‑driven drumming, melodic black‑metal atmospheres, technical death‑metal precision, progressive rhythmic shifts, and lyrics rooted in personal struggle, societal pain, and existential reflection. Mixed by Alex Parra, the record rejects the sterile, overly‑compressed production dominating modern metal, instead embracing nuance, dynamics, and human imperfection.

“We wanted something that still showcased the nuances in the guitar work, the dynamics in the drumming, and allowed for mistakes. It just needed to feel human. The personal struggles, the current socio‑political issues, and the societal struggles all seemed extremely relatable… they tell the tale of the ever‑changing nature of life as a whole,” says Baumoel.​
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Formed in 2007, Malefic set out to push blackened metal into a modern direction while preserving its weight and emotional gravity. Their current lineup features Aaron Baumoel (drums/vocals), Jason Davila (guitar), Doug Rosander (bass), and Sam Williams (Guitar) (also of Cemetery Filth, Jaeger). The band’s collective experience across Atlanta’s metal scene fuels their razor‑tight live performances:
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Recommended for fans of Old Man's Child, Carcass, Testament, Dissection, and The Black Dahlia Murder, "Impermanence" (released Feb 13, 2026) is available at the following links:

Vinyl - https://www.terminushatecity.com/shop​
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Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/3d9ZKsvOYoYC2gi0Jrqy6Y​

Track Listing:​
1. Blood of the Throne - [3:33]
2. In Darkest Dreams (the Reaping) - [3:44]
3. Of Gods and Man - [4:14]
4. Idiocracy - [3:56]
5. Deserter - [3:53]
6. Disembodiment - [4:39]
7. Obsidian Earth - [4:37]
8. Echoes of Silence - [4:45]
9. It Haunts - [4:01]

Album Band Line-up:​
Aaron Baumoel - Drums and Vocals
Devin Autry - Guitars
Jason Davila - Bass and Lead Guitars
Sam Williams - Lead Guitars

Live Band Line-up:​
Aaron Baumoel - Drums and Vocals
Jason Davila - Guitars
Sam Williams - Guitars
Doug Rosander - Bass

More info: https://linktr.ee/malefic