Malebolge formed in the winter of 2002 as a doom metal-influenced sludgecore band, drawing on the influences of Black Sabbath, Eyehategod, Grief and others to create a simple, driving and groove oriented sound. Every member has his own basis for inspiration, whether from dark literature, personal experiences or pure emotion, fusing into an immediately bleak, and yet undeniably angry, musical style. This is not hardcore punk's manufactured anger, nor is it ridiculous pseudo-satanic drivel in the vein of far too many of the so-called "death metal" bands out there. What we emit, sonically, vocally, rhythmically... it is us.