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.
Sanctus
Malignus Youth Lyrics
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Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua
Hosanna in excelsis
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini
Hosanna in excelsis
The lyrics of "Sanctus" by Malignus Youth are derived from the Latin hymn "Sanctus," which is a part of the Roman Catholic liturgy. The phrase "Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth" means "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts." The repetition of the word "Sanctus" emphasizes the holiness and divinity of God. The next line "Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua" means "Heaven and earth are full of your glory." This line emphasizes the omnipresence of God and how everything in the universe exists because of Him. The phrase "Hosanna in excelsis" appears twice, which means "Save Us, We Pray." The request for salvation is made in acknowledgment of the presence of God. In the final line, "Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini" means "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord". This line refers to the Second Coming of Christ, where Christ will return to the world to judge both the living and the dead.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth
Holy, holy, holy Lord God of hosts
Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua
Heaven and earth are full of your glory
Hosanna in excelsis
Save now, in the highest
Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord
Hosanna in excelsis
Save now, in the highest
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Written by: Leonard Martin
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