One of the 1st Maltese metal bands (originally named Vandals), formed way back in 1984. Started performing power/heavy metal tracks and evolving to speed/thrash/death metal when a new line up was formed in 1989. Now the same rotten 1989 line up has Reunited after 15 years! - Same members, same stinky garage and back with OLD SCHOOL THRASH ready to rip your brains out and get your blood cells moshing!! Since we have re-united in late 2005, we have released our 1st CD (Erosion of Our Liberty), which is a 12 track CD Album. This Album is up for sale for LM3.90 (10 Euro) and covers some of the best material the newly reborn X-Vandals have molded together. Tracks vary from ‘Old School Thrash’ to Hardcore/punk. The Lyrics give our view of this ‘Mankind fucked up world’ we live in, emphasizing on inhuman acts against mankind/life itself, freedom of speech, personal feelings/thoughts and on filthy/explicit political corruption/injustice around us. We have already started work for the 2nd Album, with quicker/harsher riffs and slightly modernized final package, but still gripping tight to our ‘Old School’ roots. We’re planning various gigs and performances throughout this coming year. Our aim is to be signed up with a recording firm! Since our first live performance the feedback we have received is much appreciated! Both from Local ‘Die Hard’ punk/metal bands and from fans themselves! A great feeling to see both ‘old Vandals’ followers - enthusiastic for our re-embodiment, and for ‘new’ fans who much value our style! Willing to perform with all local bands and determined to give our best to all the metal/punk heads! Until the next update....... MOSH ON!!! Respect… |m|
⇒ Currently finalising material for the 2CD.
⇒ Band T-Shirts / CD Album - 'Erosion of Our Liberty' available for sale.
Around 4 years ago Knockturn Alley were playing their first shows in the local metal scene and trying to find a way to get more known within the Maltese metal scene. In the past 4 years the band has gone through several line-up changes leaving the current line-up with only 2 original members. However, this has never stopped the band from focusing on their goals and the past 3 years has seen the band releasing a 3-track EP, continuous gigging and even 2 headlining dates in Greece.
The time was right for Knockturn Alley to get their music on disc again, and the band returns with Medusa, the debut full length album. Named after the female monster in Greek mythology, Medusa is a collection of 10 tracks of solid aggressive riffing and catchy melodies.
Coming from Athens as Knockturn Alley's special guests, Greek thrashers The Source will kick off the night. Fresh from releasing their self-titled album on I for an I Media, The Source will perform tracks from their new album which will also be on sale on the night.
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