Swedish doom metal band Malsten stream new album »The Haunting Of Silvåkra Mill – Rites Of Passage«, out today via Svart Records

Malmö, Sweden based doom metal band Malsten has just released their second album »The Haunting Of Silvåkra Mill – Rites Of Passage« this Friday, March 15th, 2024 via Svart Records.

Tracklist:
01. Path Of The Nix
02. Larum
03. Intercession
04. Terra Inferna
05. Ceremony
06. Laurenti Berth

Courtesy of Svart Records:

Sweden’s horror doom mongers Malsten release their second album »The Haunting Of Silvåkra Mill – Rites Of Passage« on the 15th of March 2024.

Buy the LP & CD from the Svart webstore: svartrecords.com

Formed in 2018 with the purpose of creating conceptually driven slow and heavy doom music, Malsten garnered high praise for their debut album, »The Haunting Of Silvåkra Mill«, released in 2020. Svart Records is proud to present the second chapter in that story, titled »The Haunting Of Silvåkra Mill – Rites Of Passage«.

Blending elements from many dark corners within and beyond the genres of metal, Malsten’s music is innovative and thought-provoking – both musically and lyrically. With »The Haunting Of Silvåkra Mill – Rites Of Passage«, Malsten delivers a conceptual narration reminiscent of the dark theatrical sides of metal that would make King Diamond himself proud. The folk horror-themed story revolves around an unfortunate soul succumbing to an ancient evil residing in a derelict mill.

Photo by Hedda Winroth

The musical palette is inspired by the heavy riffage of both contemporary and past doom metal. Yet, Malsten is not your everyday dope-groovy doom band. Fear not, worshippers of the fuzz! The heavy, mountain-melting riffs are there, and they are heavier than anywhere else. There is also a noticeable grounding in the heavier Swedish metal scene, with its atonal twists and atmospheric qualities. However, with Malsten, you’re always entitled to expect more. In fact, Malsten’s music challenges you to do just that, and you can witness it for yourself with the second single, »Path Of The Nix«, released digitally February 9th.

Crave more! More horror, more gore, more doom!

Malsten is:
Manne Högström – Vocals
Fredrik Grehn – Guitars
Andreas Svensson – Bass and Synths
Stefan Winroth – Drums

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