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Malleus Maleficarum
12+ albums
black metalfrench black metalraw black metalfrenchfrance
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The Malleus Maleficarum (Latin for "The Hammer of Witches") is a famous treatise on witches, written in 1486. There are multiple bands using this name. The description for the French band, which seems to dominate this page: Formed in 1997 in La Rochelle, following the split of AUTOPSY (deaththrash). At this time the band featured Mastema (vocals), Ahriman (bass), Tamas (Guitars) and Nicolas (Drums formerly known as S.N.) 1997-1999: In March 1999, a second guitarist, Chtulhu, join the band. Recording of a two-titles demo which would never be released. In July, Malleus Maleficarum self-release "Heic Noemun Pax", a 300-copies MCD. The band plays at this time a thrash-black old-school style. 2000: In March, Recording of the CDR-demo "Zarach'Baal'Tharagh" limited to 150 copies. The five tracks compose an hymn to extermination and show that Malleus Maleficarum is determined to perform a sincere and brutal black metal. "Zarach'Baal'Tharagh" is recognised within the underground and the band gives few gigs in France. In July, Chtulhu leaves the band. The original line-up is then reconstituted. 2001-2002: Recording of Taedium Vitae in July 2001. This opus is the heritage of a violent black metal. After having looked for a few labels, Taedium Vitae is out in April 2002 through the French label Oaken Shield. 2002-2003: Composition of the second album "des bibles, des hymnes, des icônes ..." 2003-2004 : In September 2003, Mastema leaves. Reluctant to be joined by someone who wou
