Malevolence
Metal-groove oriented band in Boston, MA via Tulsa, OK. Great live show with balls to back it. CD "Enmity", doing very well in sales and great fan response. Check out www.malevolence.net for all information.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Malevolence, formerly known as Pheed, united in January of 1998. The group of four, from a handful of established Oklahoma bands such as Crave, Ether, and 36 Crazyfist, created a fusion of styles, the likes of which Tulsa had never heard. Consisting of J. Anthamatten: drums, T. Steinsiek: bass, W. Gann: guitar, and J. Dixon: vocals.
Malevolence played their first live show at the Fur Shop in 98. The response was overwhelming. So much in fact, Malevolence received an offer to perform at the legendary Cains Ballroom in Tulsa, OK. Thanks to publicity from Z104.5 FM, Home Grown, Nex Magazine, Infinity Press, and other publications, Malevolence emerged as on of Tulsas top acts after only a few shows.
Following their recent exposure, Malevolence joined several local music festivals, headlining the first annual Lockdown tour, Furfest, and the 1998 Tulsa New Years Musicfest. But, it was only the beginning of greater things to come. Malevolence would go on to open for various national acts such as Ice-T, Suicidal Tendencies, and Infectious Grooves.
In July of 1999, an independent label, Chery Records, contacted Malevolence to begin a recording works on their first album Enmity. Soon thereafter, Malevolence was contacted by numerous promotional agencies such as Freejack Foundation, Shoulderblade Entertainment, and Apex Entertainment. Malevolence began their first tour with these agencies backing.
In September of 99, Malevolence put recording on hold. Under the urgings of Chery Records, the band chose to relocate to the musically driven Boston area. The band has been touring New England with great acceptance and success.
With Enmity complete, Malevolence chose a release date of September 17th, 2000. The same day Malevolence would play New Englands Locobazooka 2000 Festival, opening for bands like Disturbed, Days of the New, P.O.D., Cold, Apartment 26, One Minute Silence, Dope, and others.
With Enmity sales soaring into the hundreds, 150 sold on the release date, Malevolence is pushing on to become one of the top acts in the New England scene. For the future, Malevolence will continue touring New England and surrounding areas, pushing for major/indie label representation for their upcoming national tour.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We play live throughout the New England area. It's a great show, be sure to check one out when you get the chance.
Your musical influences
Acid Bath, Faith No More, Tool, Incubus, Deftones, Parliament, many others...
What equipment do you use?
Guitars, Drums, Bass, Vocals.
Anything else?
Feel free to order our CD through our website and other merchandise. We would love to hear your comments on the music. Thanks.
