Philadelphian blackened death metal outfit, Malphas, have freshly signed with the M-Theory Audio record label. The deal will see them release their new album, Portal, on March 29th. As with their previous releases, it will center around the demon named Malphas, but takes place two hundred years prior to the events of their 2018 offering The 39th Spirit. Find out more below.
“Malphas is honored and excited to join such a talented roster and world class team at M-Theory,” reveals singer/guitarist Paul DeSanctis. “We’ve worked hard on this new album for the past few years, are thankful to have found a home for it and have great confidence in what we will accomplish through our partnership.”
The band comments on the album:
“Portal is a concept album about a man who makes a pact with Malphas to achieve his high political ideals; however, this backfires and ultimately creates a demonic totalitarian world government which sets the stage for The 39th Spirit.”
Delving into themes including politics and economics, Portal immerses in the historical events that lead to the creation of the dystopian world in The 39th Spirit. Set in an alternative fictional imagining of the United States, conspiracy and corruption is given a devilish spin. The atmospheric intro “The Wizard’s Portal” leads to the dynamic “Fiat Empire”. Orchestration injects grandeur and drama while unceasing metal instrumentation and guttural vocals bring the shadows to life. While “Red Shield Syndicate” brings intricate riffs and high-octane speed, along with the addition of tolling bells and theatrical clean vocals.
Portal tracklisting:
01 The Wizard’s Portal
02 Fiat Empire
03 Novus Ordo Seclorum
04 Red Shield Syndicate
05 Candle Hands
06 Shadow and Blood on Jekyll Isle
07 Leviathan’s Moonlit Sanctum
08 Pale Eyes to Snowy Skies
09 Atonement
10 Man, Raven and the Portal
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Founded by Paul DeSanctis and Eric Dunleavy in 2012, Damian DiFrancesco and Joshua DeJesus joined the lineup in 2014 and 2019 respectively. Appealing to fans of Children Of Bodom, Wintersun, Dimmu Borgir, Septic Flesh, and Immortal, Malphas produce a sound comprised of symphonic melodic death and black metal. The band debuted with their EP The Conjuring in 2015 followed by their first full-length, The 39th Spirit in 2018.
Malphas is:
Paul DeSanctis – Vocals/Guitars
Damian DiFrancesco – Guitars
Joshua DeJesus – Bass
Eric Dunleavy – Drums
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