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 wouldnt have understood the spirit of Malleus Maleficarum, Tamas and Ahriman decide to assume the vocals. Two months later, the band moves to the "Neurasthenia Sound Studio" to record "des bibles, des hymnes, des icônes ...". The subsequent album is doom, brutal, and hateful, expressing a pure reluctance and nihilism toward any kind of religion, idolism, or nationalism. The album comes out in May 2004 through Oaken Shield in a classic package and in a digital release limited to 999 copies. It allows Malleus Maleficarum to do concerts in France and abroad. At the end of year 2004 starts the writing of new songs to prepare a future album.
2005-2006: Composition of "Nothing Left To Fight For" In December 2005, Malleus Maleficarum records its third album. This last is still leaking of nihilism while expressing a total refusing and a deep spleen. Compositions are graver, darker and more melancholic and these environments are reinforced by the introduction of electronic elements. After having received a few propositions and looked for labels, "Nothing Left To Fight For" is out at the end of September 2006 through the label "Aura Mystique".
Bleeding Runes
Malleus Maleficarum Lyrics
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Showing a new way to follow
Marks of blood engraved on stone
Remember their unholy past
Through the dark centuries
Holding their wrath
Their black witchery
[Runes have spoken]
"By blood we brave the gods
To the true satanic wisdom
By blood curse the gods
To the true eternal wisdom"
Legends and tales about those marks have made their power
Only knights full of true hate knew heir ancient language
With the unholy craft
Created by the sinners of God
The alliance dreams
About glory and revenge
Proudly dead by the sword
Of the holy saints
Sadness, melancholy and malice
Have made the rebirth of the bleeding runes
[Runes have spoken]
"O' mother nature!
Give us the power to strike again
And make total death come true"
Through the dark centuries
Holding their wrath
Their black witchery
Will spread eternally
The lyrics of Malleus Maleficarum's song Bleeding Runes seem to be about the power of symbols and the ancient language of the marked stones. The symbols of chaos have re-emerged, and with them comes a new way to follow. These marks of blood engraved on the stones carry with them the memory of an unholy past, and through the dark centuries, their black witchery will spread eternally.
The runes spoken in the lyrics suggest a boldness to brave the gods of the true satanic wisdom with blood, and to curse them to the true eternal wisdom with blood. It seems that only knights full of true hate knew the ancient language of these runes, and legends and tales about the marks have made them powerful.
The song talks about the unholy craft created by the sinners of God, dreaming of glory and revenge from their alliance. The pride of the dead saints and the sadness, melancholy and malice of the living make the rebirth of the bleeding runes possible. The runes are thus invoked once more to ask for mother nature's power to strike again, and make total death come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Symbols of chaos are blazing again
The chaotic symbols are burning brightly once more, signaling a new path to follow
Showing a new way to follow
These symbols indicate a new direction to take in life
Marks of blood engraved on stone
The bloody marks are carved into stone, reminding us of their wicked history
Remember their unholy past
We must not forget the wicked deeds of those who left these marks
Through the dark centuries
For centuries, these marks have endured through dark and trying times
Holding their wrath
The symbols retain their anger and power
Their black witchery
These symbols represent dark magic
Will spread eternally
Their influence will continue to be felt for all time
Legends and tales about those marks have made their power
Stories of these symbols have helped cement their influence and power
Only knights full of true hate knew heir ancient language
The ancient language that these symbols represent was only known by hateful knights
With the unholy craft
Through their wicked magic and sorcery
Created by the sinners of God
These symbols were crafted by those who went against the ways of God
The alliance dreams
Those who follow these symbols yearn for a powerful partnership
About glory and revenge
This partnership has a fervent desire for glory and retribution
Proudly dead by the sword
Those who fought against these symbols did so with honor and bravery, even in death
Of the holy saints
The soldiers who fought against the symbols were considered to be holy beings
Sadness, melancholy and malice
Negative emotions such as sadness and bitterness are associated with these symbols
Have made the rebirth of the bleeding runes
These negative emotions have brought about a resurgence of these blood-drenched symbols
[Runes have spoken]
The symbols themselves are said to be communicating
"By blood we brave the gods
Through bloodshed, we challenge the divine powers
To the true satanic wisdom
We seek out the authentic, diabolical knowledge
By blood curse the gods
We use blood magic to put a curse on the divine beings
To the true eternal wisdom"
Through this curse, we hope to gain access to eternal knowledge and power
O' mother nature!
An invocation to the natural world
Give us the power to strike again
We call upon nature to grant us the strength to attack once more
And make total death come true"
Our aim is to bring about complete destruction
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vivre Sainplement
Excellent !!!
Jean le gueux
c'est toujours bon!!!!
Robert Smith
Sounds like a car crash that won't end.........AAhhhh!!!!
poulpevador
purée que c'etait terrible comme groupe!
pONtosan Az
goood
faunos51
more like bleeding ears, am I right eheheh