Italian psych stoner rockers Malota release second single and music video »Nermin«; new album »Scapegoat« out October 10th via Go Down Records!
Venice, Italy based psychedelic stoner rockers Malota share the second single and music video »Nermin« 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 continues the lead-up to their upcoming album »Scapegoat« – out October 10 via Go Down Records – with the release of a brand new single, »Nermin«.
The track showcases Malota’s signature blend of heavy riffing, hypnotic grooves, and psychedelic textures, further hinting at the raw energy and depth of »Scapegoat«. »Nermin« is accompanied by a brand new music video, which you can watch HERE. https://youtu.be/ieqOwYIdW9Q
The band about »Nermin«: “The song recalls the events of Srebrenica in 1995, when one of the gravest genocides of the postwar era was perpetrated on its outskirts by Serbian forces, under the indifference of NATO and the UN. Crying out his son’s name – Nermin – with the last shreds of hope, Ramo Osmanović implores him to come out of the woods and surrender to the Serbs, believing they would spare him and even provide food… Both father and son would instead be killed by those very men, as well as by the betrayal of those who should have protected them: the international community. There is no message of hope, no redemption. The world has learned nothing from its recent history. We see it again today in the Palestinian genocide, carried out by the Nazi-Israeli regime.”
Photo by Dario Perissutti
»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.
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