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The Malleus Maleficarum (Latin for "The Hammer of Witches") is a famous tre… Read Full Bio ↴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 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".




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Malleus Maleficarum Lyrics


We have lyrics for these tracks by Malleus Maleficarum:


Ancient Blood From these depths my roots have grown To the pantheon of…
Bleeding Runes Symbols of chaos are blazing again Showing a new way to…
Omen of the Moon In the dusk he talked to the mystic face of…


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Chrystal

I love your opportunity to bring us longer videos and take us more in depth with these amazing older books. Reading from a page rather than a screen is so much more trustworthy in these times where people can just edit things as they see fit and change the original language and terminology. This book especially, and so many others that have been lost to history, deserve a true reading from the original printings as opposed to the newer age "dumbed down and politically correct" versions that are available online. Thank you very much for offering us your time and I look forward to many more readings.

T Lynn

Been looking forward to this since the initial announcement/book reveal on TikTok. Thank you for sharing this unique history. Super interested for the upcoming readings! Also, a query, may I ask how you happened upon the original Latin copy?

Moon’s Rare Books

The original Latin copy was acquired in a bookshop in Amsterdam

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Shalleene Pickard

Thank you for taking the time to share this book! I’ve always found this topic so interesting for some reason and I’ve been so excited for this series since you announced it on Tik Tok. You’re like our very own rare book Mr. Rogers! I can’t wait for the next video!🖤

Reesa Hall

I love that you are taking your precious time to share these treasures with us in such detail. This is utterly fascinating to me (along with many others), and I appreciate so much that you are doing these short readings. Looking forward to more..Thank you sir.

Paulina López Ulloa

I bought this book when I was 15 and read it. Unfortunately, my christian family destroyed it and forced me into church trying to save my soul 🤭🤣 then I started looking for books about demonology and vampires. I love this topic!

Flametail97

Thank you so much for doing long form videos of readings! It's fascinating to see the insides of the precious books of your library and your voice is so soothing.

Vale The Wolf

Oh wow... How awesome (not so much for the poor souls subjected to such madness.) Thankyou for sharing, I've never seen such old copies of this book.
The oldest book I have is a copy of Arabian Nights from the 1800's that I found in my friends basement. I also found an old book on Physics (even has notes from where someone was studying). It too is from the 1800's.
This is where I learned about Atomic Theory (Matter can not be created or destroyed but it can change form). This led to my current line of Quantum Physics, which I'm finding is 1/2 math 1/2 philosophy 😊❤️

Sophie Elers

I’ve wanted to read this for so long! Thank you for bringing it to me 😊

Shelley Bolt

Thank you for sharing this amazing book with us. Looking forward to the readings.

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