Italian psychedelic stoner rock act Malota unveils music video for new single »In A Common Grave«!

Venice, Italy based psychedelic stoner/rock’n’roll band Malota has unveiled a music video for the pirst single »In A Common Grave« taken from their upcoming full-length album, »Scapegoat«, set to release 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 psych stoner rock outfit Malota is set to unleash their new album, »Scapegoat«, on October 10 via Go Down Records. As a first taste of the upcoming record, the band has just dropped a brand new video for their track, »In A Common Grave«. The song is accompanied by a music video, which you can watch HERE.

“In a common grave, where all the good in the world has been buried: ethics, ideals, love, peace, kindness, justice, and the empathy that should guide humanity,” the band comments. “A common grave we gaze upon from above with indifference – yet it does not only stare back at us, like Nietzsche’s abyss; it seeps into us, hollowing us out, making us apathetic toward others, whether living or not, visible or invisible. It condemns us to survive a life that is no longer ours – and perhaps never was.”

»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.

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

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