Formed in 1983, MALHAVOC helped forge the sub-genre that would eventually be known as "Industrial Metal". Their fusion of heavy guitars, driving mechanical percussion, over-distorted vocals, and sampled electronics would eventually become a template used by such luminaries as MINISTRY, NINE INCH NAILS, and MARILYN MANSON.
Known for an intense live performance, MALHAVOC shattered boundaries that to this day are still considered taboo. Self-mutilation, arterial spray, and scarification are just a few of the nightly occurances that underscored the vitriolic sounds being generated by this relentless band.
Few performers could match them then; even fewer performers can match them now.
The MALHAVOC discography spans seven releases in total:
1987- "SHRINE" (The tracks appeared later on "Release" and "Premed...")
1990- "THE RELEASE"
1991- "PUNISHMENTS"
1992- "PREMEDITATED MURDER"
1994- "GET DOWN" (The debut of Dave "Rave" Ogilvie (Skinny Puppy, David Bowie, Jakalope) behind the control board.)
1996- "THE LAZARUS COMPLEX: A TALE OF TWO ZOMBIES"
2004- "HUMAN FLY" (A four-song teaser for the as-yet-unreleased "Anthems For the New Flesh: A Tribute To David Cronenberg" album.)
For the last several years, the creative force behind MALHAVOC (Jimi LaMort) has been working around the Toronto area as a successful club Dj, weaving a soundtrack for those lost souls that crave the best of the underground.
To hear Jimi LaMort's radioshow DARK HARMONIES just click on the link below to the myspace blog and click on the links to download free MP3's versions of his hour long radioshow.
www.myspace.com/darkharmonies
LOOKING FOR SERIOUS BANDS FOR COMPILATION RELEASE SUB GENRE RECORDS is now looking for bands to take part for our first compilation release which will be called “World Contamination - Volume 1” . The release will be professionally pressed on 1000 pro cd’s by Disc Makers and will be distributed worldwide through various labels and distributions including Relapse Records, Century Media, Metal blade, Nuclear Blast and many other smaller indie labels as well.
In addition the release will also be distributed at big upcoming metal shows like Slayer, Cannibal Corpse, Dying Fetus shows, etc. It will also receive reviews and/or promotion in magazines like Terrorizer, Metal Hammer, Sounds Of Death, Sick Sounds Mag, and many more.
Like most good metal labels we like quality recordings and brutal bands and will not hesitate to say no if we think your band doesn’t have what it takes. So please make sure your recording sounds well rehearsed and that it slams with the sickness.
The cd is planned for a release/street date of August 2010, or sooner depending on circumstance. Spots are filling quick!
Bands who participate will receive: * 25 copies of the release to sell for profits * Massive Promotion for the release through internet, magazines, press releases, etc. * Distribution of the release in major metal markets like Century Media Records and “big” metal shows. * A label to represent you * Bragging rights
There is a small fee of $150 per song (limit 2 songs) … but hey, if you have 3-4 members in the band all chipping in then it shouldn’t be a problem. And since you’ll be getting 25 copies of the cd you’ll be able to make your money back through sales and even make a profit.
Please email your song/track , picture and contact info to : subgenrerecords@yahoo.com If everything sounds brutal and we approve your track we will be in touch! Thanks, Sub Genre Staff
PAYMENT: $150 per song (limit 2 tracks) Paypal members can send payment t
For any MALHAVOC fans who are interested, the three songs recorded with Rave Ogilvie for the aborted Malhavoc/Seventh Image resurrection/album/tour have been posted on the Seventh Image page. They are Release, Kill, and The Mirror. Hope you enjoy.
I just found Malhavoc-The Release/punishments at my record store for $6. 3 years after my cd wallet was stolen and I got it back at a bargain. : )))))))
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