Malignus Youth was a hardcore punk band from Sierra Vista, Arizona that was… Read Full Bio ↴Malignus Youth was a hardcore punk band from Sierra Vista, Arizona that was active from 1987-1994 and again from 1999-2001.
Band members included:
James Martin (guitars/vocals)
Octavio Olaje (vocals)
Tom Shelden (bass/vocals)
Mike Armenta (drums/vocals)
As was typical of traditional hardcore punk, early Malignus Youth songs featured fast tempos, 4/4 time, slow introductions followed by fast verse-chorus-verse, and lyrics with social relevance. However, as they developed their musical style, song tempos became even faster while maintaining impressive tightness and control. Shouted vocals (as per the punk tradition) developed into an elegant singing of unified harmonized melody. The traditional verse-chorus-verse structure was scrutinized and altered into even patterns, each with its own structure. Bass lines became more melodic and experimental. Guitar lines served to counterpoint the melodic basslines creating a musical point-counterpoint, perhaps at this point, unheard of in punk rock.
One feature that characterized later Malignus Youth was a rush of lyrics from Martin as Olaje sang in the background, which would be seamlessly "switched" so that Olaje sang in the foreground as Martin sang in the background. By taking turns on the lead lyrics, the impression would be created that a single singer was belting out ultra-fast lyrics without interruption.
Despite its relatively short existence, Malignus Youth is also noted by its unusually devoted fan base, even many years after their breakup.
Band members included:
James Martin (guitars/vocals)
Octavio Olaje (vocals)
Tom Shelden (bass/vocals)
Mike Armenta (drums/vocals)
As was typical of traditional hardcore punk, early Malignus Youth songs featured fast tempos, 4/4 time, slow introductions followed by fast verse-chorus-verse, and lyrics with social relevance. However, as they developed their musical style, song tempos became even faster while maintaining impressive tightness and control. Shouted vocals (as per the punk tradition) developed into an elegant singing of unified harmonized melody. The traditional verse-chorus-verse structure was scrutinized and altered into even patterns, each with its own structure. Bass lines became more melodic and experimental. Guitar lines served to counterpoint the melodic basslines creating a musical point-counterpoint, perhaps at this point, unheard of in punk rock.
One feature that characterized later Malignus Youth was a rush of lyrics from Martin as Olaje sang in the background, which would be seamlessly "switched" so that Olaje sang in the foreground as Martin sang in the background. By taking turns on the lead lyrics, the impression would be created that a single singer was belting out ultra-fast lyrics without interruption.
Despite its relatively short existence, Malignus Youth is also noted by its unusually devoted fan base, even many years after their breakup.
Kyrie
Malignus Youth Lyrics
The seasons change and so must we
As people in a world community
The twisted world goes round and round
No individuality found
Imperialism has conquered me
A new member of society
The twisted world goes round and round
No individuality found
Kyrie Eleison (Lord have mercy)
Christe Eleison (Christ have mercy)
Nothing is sacred anymore
Aesthetic values out the door
The twisted world goes round and round
Individuals are thrown down
Plagued by hate and abhorrence
We're ruined by our ignorance
Ten moral laws have gone to hell
They could have done society well
As people in a world community
The twisted world goes round and round
No individuality found
Imperialism has conquered me
A new member of society
The twisted world goes round and round
No individuality found
Christe Eleison (Christ have mercy)
Nothing is sacred anymore
Aesthetic values out the door
The twisted world goes round and round
Individuals are thrown down
Plagued by hate and abhorrence
We're ruined by our ignorance
Ten moral laws have gone to hell
They could have done society well
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Leonard Martin
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