Malicious State is a refreshing new hardcore band from the mountains of North Carolina. All of the bands 5 members met during college and are working on creating a buzz by playing shows all over the eastern U.S. In 2004 Malicious State released its first demo which contained 5 songs including Hate Me, Down Pat, and Change. The band just recently released their second demo which is receiving great reviews and is enjoying a huge following. Malicious State is determined on making their mark on the Hardcore music scene. The heaviset thing in the hills is here to stay.
Malicious State was born back in 2003 by three friends, Pat Stover, Brent Price and Sam Neff, who shared a musical vison and wanted to make it a reality. The vison was to create the most brutal and beautiful music possible. Over the years Malicious State has been through several line-up changes and has since grown in terms of sound and purpose. At first it started out as jam sessions between friends just looking for something to do on the weekends. After awhile it became an entity that people became aware of and became connected with. Now it is a force that is looking to dominate everything in its path. The name Malicious State did not come until screamer Kevin Faini came onboard and gave a voice and attitude to the music. After that the band did nothing but improve. Now being set with a secure 4-man core be prepared for a journey that blends brutality and beauty into something mind bending and phenominal.
we have played in western North Carolina, Spartanburg, SC, and Greensboro, NC. Every show has been appreciated and rocked the fuck out.
Deftones, Poison The Well, Glassjaw, Norma Jean, Slipknot, At The Drive-In, Dillenger Escape Plan, and Hopesfall.
we use Fender Strat Guitars, Shure Microphones, Crate PA, Ibanez Bass, Tama and Pearl Drums.
Remember.....Every Man Has His Breaking Point.
