Italian psychedelic stoner/rock’n’roll band Malota announce new full-length album »Scapegoat«; share album teaser!

Venice, Italy based psychedelic stoner/rock’n’roll band Malota return with their second full-length album, »Scapegoat«, which will be released on October 10th, 2025 via Go Down Records.

Tracklist:
01. Clemency
02. Zouari Brigade
03. Nermin
04. …But Deliver Us From Pain
05. Космонавт Pt 2 1st Movement – Descent
06. Космонавт Pt 2 2nd Movement – Homecoming
07. In A Common Grave
08. Until The Next Nuclear Holocaust

Courtesy of All Noir PR:

Italian outfit Malota has officially announced their brand new album, »Scapegoat«, set to be released on October 10 via Go Down Records. In anticipation of the release, the band has also shared a first album teaser, which you can watch below.

»Scapegoat« marks Malota’s sophomore studio album, with its title evoking the imagery of a sacrificial lamb. This concept symbolizes the degradation permeating our world, the anguish born from hatred and fanaticism, and the profound fear of isolation. In this new chapter, the band takes a distinct sonic turn. Rhythms are described as slowing to a menacing crawl, melodies become darker and more foreboding, and the vocals carve out a raw, visceral space filled with screams and despair. The rock influences prominent in their earlier work are set aside in favor of a metallic, gritty, and monolithic sound, characterized by tension and an unyielding, uncompromising edge.

Photo by Dario Perissutti

The album’s striking cover features a woman locking eyes with the viewer, her silent gaze heavy with judgment. She embodies all those who have suffered – and continue to suffer – at the hands of ignorance, cruelty, and a toxic culture shaped by a male-dominated world. With »Scapegoat«, Malota delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the pervasive anxiety of facing an uncertain future. The album reflects on the violence of conflicts, both past and present, channeling a profound sense of unease and disillusionment with contemporary society.

Furthermore, in support of the album, the band has shared a first album teaser, which you can watch HERE.

»Scapegoat« will be out on October 10 via Go Down Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION.

Credits:
All songs written and arranged by Malota.
All lyrics by Max D’Ospina except »Clemency« by Roberto Mariuzzo and »…But Deliver Us From Pain« by Max D’Ospina and Massimo Battistella.
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Daniel Grego, Enrico Lenarduzzi and Mirko Brigo at Mal De Testa Recording Studio, Padua, Italy.
Produced by Malota, Daniel Grego and Enrico Lenarduzzi.
Graphics, photos and layout by Dario Perissutti.

Malota are:
Max D’Ospina – Bass, Piano, Didjeridoo, Vocals
Alberto Montagner – Guitars
Massimo Battistella – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Roberto ‘Mariuz’ Mariuzzo – Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals on »Clemency«, Backing Vocals

Additional musicians:
Fabio Favaretto (Hobos) lead vocals on »…But Deliver Us From Pain«, backing vocals on »Zouari Brigade«
Daniel Grego and Enrico Lenarduzzi on springy metallic noises on »…But Deliver Us From Pain«

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well