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runlikehell19
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» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Sevendust, Cold, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Korn, Pantera
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malus (me)
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malus is a alternative metal band based out of the midcoast Maine area with a decent size fan base and a good number of shows under their belt. their style is that along the lines of KoRn meets Sevendust meets Cold. malus is definately a band to be reckoned with...
Why this name?
Well picking malus was very simple. All we did was went through a Latin I book and picked the coolest name.
Do you play live?
Yeah we play live. We play mostly where ever we can get a spot. We aren't that picky when it comes to playing live. We love playing live its insane!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
We think that the internet is going to be very beneficial for the smaller, indie bands where as it could be a little less beneficial for the larger more-known bands. Either way the internet is how you make it. It can help you and it can also ruin you.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Well of course, but only after a lot of discussion within the band and with the label. It would just be kind of surreal to play much larger venues with more people there to feed off their energy. It would be great.
Band History:
and so it begins........
Formation
malus was formed in March of 2001 by Mike Lessard and Tom Waterhouse. After several months of writing, they found drummer Gabe Gilchrest, bassist Evan Waterhouse and second guitarist Jon Libby, the band was complete. For nearly two years malus shook the Maine D.Y.I. scene, releasing several EP's, until early 2003 when Gabe left due to undisclosed reasons. This left an opening which was quickly filled by drummer Nick Reuillard, thus completing malus as we know them today.Until in early 2004, they were forced to split ways with their rhythm guitarist Jon Libby. Thus, solidifying the new Malus roster.
Sound
Driven by powerfully melodic, yet angst ridden vocals, malus excels where most bands of their age fail. Instead of following the musical trend, they instead draw upon a wide variety of influences such as: 36 Crazyfists, Deftones, Tool, Korn, Sevendust and Poison the Well in order to create a fusion of metal-core and nu-metal that is sure to captivate any listener.
The Buzz
Although young, Malus is quickly gaining a vast amount of attention. From playing with larger New England acts such as: Changing Skin, Unscarred, Imprint, Melee and Soundbender, as well as national acts such as Burnt By The Sun (Relapse Records), If Hope Dies (Ironclad Recordings) and Haste The Day (Solid State Records), to getting airplay on WTOS, WCYY and WRFR, malus has brought their sound to many new fans. With a new EP in the works, Malus is the band to watch for in 2004
Formation
malus was formed in March of 2001 by Mike Lessard and Tom Waterhouse. After several months of writing, they found drummer Gabe Gilchrest, bassist Evan Waterhouse and second guitarist Jon Libby, the band was complete. For nearly two years malus shook the Maine D.Y.I. scene, releasing several EP's, until early 2003 when Gabe left due to undisclosed reasons. This left an opening which was quickly filled by drummer Nick Reuillard, thus completing malus as we know them today.Until in early 2004, they were forced to split ways with their rhythm guitarist Jon Libby. Thus, solidifying the new Malus roster.
Sound
Driven by powerfully melodic, yet angst ridden vocals, malus excels where most bands of their age fail. Instead of following the musical trend, they instead draw upon a wide variety of influences such as: 36 Crazyfists, Deftones, Tool, Korn, Sevendust and Poison the Well in order to create a fusion of metal-core and nu-metal that is sure to captivate any listener.
The Buzz
Although young, Malus is quickly gaining a vast amount of attention. From playing with larger New England acts such as: Changing Skin, Unscarred, Imprint, Melee and Soundbender, as well as national acts such as Burnt By The Sun (Relapse Records), If Hope Dies (Ironclad Recordings) and Haste The Day (Solid State Records), to getting airplay on WTOS, WCYY and WRFR, malus has brought their sound to many new fans. With a new EP in the works, Malus is the band to watch for in 2004
Your influences?
Korn, Sevendust, Cold, Slipknot, Mudvayne, Pantera, Flaw, 36 Crazyfists.
Favorite spot?
Favorite spot would definately be on stage. We love being on stage, it just is the most intense feeling one will ever have.