A Broken Design unknown < Back Band Members Conrad Dimech Bass Conrad Dimech Simon Deguara Vocals Simon Deguara Daniel Bezzina Guitar Daniel Bezzina Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

< Back Silvio Schembri Singer | Guitarist Silvio Schembri, born on January 29, 1958, in Pietà, Malta, is a renowned Maltese singer, musician, and band leader. He began his musical journey at age 14 by learning guitar and formed his first band, Cycopad, in 1965. Though short-lived, this early project marked the start of a vibrant career. In 1977, Silvio founded Misty, the band that defined much of his musical legacy. Misty became a staple in the Maltese music scene, performing at popular venues and releasing several hits such as Xewqa, Imħabbti, and Crazy Lady. After Misty disbanded in 1998, Silvio relocated to Tenerife, where he established a successful solo career, performing tirelessly in local venues. Over his career, he has played alongside renowned musicians, including Rick Wills of Foreigner and Queen's Brian May. Today, Silvio continues to perform and remains a beloved figure in both Malta and Tenerife for his lasting contributions to music. Discography Date Title Type Listen Member of : Follow the artist

Forsaken Michael Sammut < Back Forsaken, one of Southern Europe’s longest standing and premier doom metal outfits, were formed in 1990 under the moniker "Blind Alley". Based in Malta, the band adopted the epithet "Forsaken" in 1991, opting for a resounding doom metal soundscape in the process. The band released their debut demo "Requiem" toward the end of that same year. In 1993 the band signed to Arkham Productions (France) for the release of a 7" Ep entitled "Virtues of Sanctity". Between Feb – March 1994, together with French thrash metal band Oddmongers, the band toured France and Spain to promote the Ep's release. Forsaken moved to local label Storm Records for their debut full-length "Evermore" (1997). After a lengthy absence from the studio the band returned to Temple Studios (Malta) to record a cover version of "Neon Knights", which was featured in the Black Sabbath MK II (Dio-era) tribute called "Dehumanized Witch" (Mid-West Metal Records - USA). In 2002 the band released a three-track promo demo, which attracted considerable label interest. In the same year the band signed to Golden Lake Productions (Scotland, UK) for the long-awaited "Iconoclast" Ep. Forsaken’s second full-length album called "Anima Mundi" (also released on Golden Lake Productions), was issued in February 2004 to widespread critical acclaim and remains the band’s best-selling release to date. This album was also licensed for a CD re-press on Russia’s CD Maximum in 2005 for an exclusive Russia and Baltic States deal. Golden Lake Productions also re-released the band’s 1996 debut album “Evermore” in early 2005. During the summer of 2006 the band relocated to Temple Studios for the recording of their third full-length and most widely acclaimed full-length album to date -“Dominaeon”. Focusing on a conceptual lyrical theme dealing with man’s pathway to spirituality and divine revelation and with famed Polish artist Jowita Kaminska (Exodus, Manilla Road, Emerald, Dantesco, Attacker etc) handling cover artwork duties, “Dominaeon” has been applauded by various critics as one of the milestones in contemporary doom metal, even clinching the No 1 spot in December 2005’s studio test by Heavy Mag (Germany). All the band’s catalogue on Golden Lake Productions were released in subsequent on vinyl (in DLP format) on the German label Immortal Vinyl Records featuring various exclusive bonus tracks. The band’s 2009 album “After the Fall” was released on Sweden’s I Hate Records on both CD and vinyl 12” format and gathered strong reactions in Malta and worldwide. This was followed up with the release of a 12” Split EP with Finland’s Fall of the Idols (on vinyl only) on the same label in 2010 titled “Tales of Doom and Woe”. For their fifth album Forsaken titled “Pentateuch” the band switch to Denmark’s Mighty Music Records, released in digital, CD and vinyl (LP) format. The album focuses on a thematic lyrical concept based on the first five books of the Old Testament and musically sees the band exploring epic doom metal pastures to new heights. The band is now working on songs intended for their sixth full-length album. Forsaken have also built a strong reputation as a powerful and emotionally charged live doom act. Apart from countless local gigs and their mini-European tour in 1994, the band played in various reputable heavy metal festivals all over Europe, including, the first and fifth editions of the Doom Shall Rise festival (2003, 2007 Germany), the Headbangers Open Air festival VII ( 2004, Germany), Keep it True V (2005, Germany), Elements of Rock Festival (2007,Switzerland), Dutch Doom Days Festival (2007, Netherlands), Doom Metal Inquisition (July 2008, Bradford, England), Cross Music Metalfest (October 2008, Friedewald, Germany), Day of Doom (November 2008, Dortmund, Germany), Brainstorm Festival (November 2009, Netherlands), Hammer of Doom festival (October 2011, Wurzburg, Germany), Neuborn Open Air festival (August, 2012, Germany), Play it Doom Festival (Brescia, Italy, January, 2015 and followed up with another gig in Italy at the Nero Extrema Club at Reggio Calabria in April 2015), Dordrecht Doom Day (May, 2015, Netherlands), SpringDoom Depression Festival (April, 2016, Vienna, Austria), Rock Hard Ride Free festival, Poland (June, 2016) , exclusive club shows at La Saletta in Reggio Calabria in March, 2017 with Nuclear Detonation and in Athens at the Modu club together with Hellenic epic metal giants Reflection and Achelous (May, 2017). In October, 2019, Forsaken returned to Germany to headline and Augsbangers Metal Meeting in Augsburg. Forsaken also supported NWOBHM legends Angel Witch in the latter’s show in Malta in May, 2014 and appeared in six editions of Malta’s foremost heavy metal festival – MDM (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2018) since the festival’s inception in 2009 and other leading rock and heavy metal festivals on the Island (including Shellshock festival, XMA, Notte Bianca, the Farsons Beerfest, Metal Over Malta festival and Haunting the Theatre festival). Other important shows in Malta include supporting Candlemass at the latter’s House of Doom show at the Aria Complex in June 2018. Forsaken also supported Ross the Boss at the same venue in 2022, which marked a return to the stage (together with the band’s Haunting the Theatre appearance in the same year) following the lift on Covid restrictions. In 2022, Forsaken returned to the studio to record a cover for the Warlord track “Lucifer’s Hammer” which featured in a Bill Tsamis tribute album titled “A Crack in the Sky” released on Pitch Black Records released on both cd and vinyl (DLP) in May, 2022. The band's current line-up reads: Leo Stivala (Vocals), Sean Vukovic (Guitars), Albert Bell (Bass) and Simeon Gatt (Drums). In 2001, one of the band's longestserving members, Daniel Magri (Guitars) sadly passed away after a long battle against Cancer. Forsaken clinched the MMA (Malta Music Awards) Best Heavy Rock/Heavy metal band award twice – in 2003 and 2009 and were also nominated for the same award in 1997. What the press says: « Forsaken have their very own way of playing their Doom materials that is simply fantastic. I'm impressed by the quality of this band from Malta, everything is nearly perfect from musician skill to song writing to ambience ». Franag Webzine, France. « If indeed doom metal is to live on, its bands such as Forsaken that will consist of its backbone » . Alternative Webzine, Israel. « If a band like Candlemass has competition, then the main competitor will be Forsaken » . Quintessence Webzine, The Netherlands. « I first came across Forsaken a couple of years ago on doom metal CD compilation called ‘A Dark World’, the track on there ‘Carpe Diem’ made me hunt down their debut album ‘Anima Mundi’ which was an awesome slab of epic doom metal so on receiving Dominaeon I was hopeful that they had continued in the same direction as ‘Anima Mundi’ left off and I can tell you in all certainty that they have excelled themselves with ‘Dominaeon’…. Without a doubt this is one of the best epic doom albums released in 2005 and hopefully I will get the chance to catch Forsaken live in 2006. Hail Forsaken, for you are the future of epic doom metal! » Live For Metal Webzine, UK. « Forsaken are on their way to become one of the most important Doom bands of all times, and possibly, they are already so. Wonderful! » Metal District Web Zine, Germany. « It’s unbelievable how much impact a band can have on you. Forsaken is a band that had that much impact on me. Pure Doom of the way only the masters can do itself. » Vampire Zine, The Netherlands. « With bands like Forsaken the genre (doom metal) will survive in eternal greatness...! » Blood of the Ancients Mag, Germany. « FORSAKEN give us a very complete package! For sure the best pure Doom Metal album of the year and dearly recommended to every friend of epic Doom sounds! » The Metal Observer, Germany. « It's my personal belief that Forsaken are with this album making a huge step forward and climbing up the “hierarchy” in the doom scene's scalar chain. Make sure you at least listen to their album, I'm sure that just one listening is enough to be convinced to bow to their supremacy!! » Forgotten Scroll Mag, Greece. « I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Forsaken to hardcore devotees of the genre (who probably have it already) or to metal fans who just appreciate well-written, masterfully produced and arranged material » Erebus Magazine, USA. Band Members Leo Stivala Vocals Leo Stivala Sean Vukovic Guitars Sean Vukovic Simeon Gatt Drums Simeon Gatt Albert Bell Vocals, Bass, Guitars Albert Bell Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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Tryst Arcane facebook.com < Back Tryst Arcane is a duo from Malta, formed by Alexia (vocals – Memento Nostri) and Julian (keys -Nomad Son). Taking Alexia’s ethereal vocals and layering them over haunting cinematic soundscapes, organ sounds or brooding piano riffs, the duo strikes a deviant balance between traditional song standards and music that you’d find accompanying a dramatic moment on screen. ‘Minimal Dark’ is a term that the duo coined for this genre of music that is particularly pronounced in their debut album, AUTUMN. Being it shorn of percussive instruments but rather composed of only two elements, that of keys and vox, this album is imbued with a solemn dreaminess and serenity. The Tryst Arcane project was reimagined with the introduction of the 3rd element which will be featuring in their upcoming album, Sun of Other Days. Their return sees an alliance with Emanuel Portelli ( Victims of Creation, Hemplifier) and his Mediterranean-inspired guitar tunes which led to conceptualise their compositions as an extended version of their minimalistic approach. While Julian’s synths hover over prog/post and space rock territories, the lyrics and chants transpire from a deep nostalgic place within a mystical atmosphere and metaphorical parallelism with science fiction’s time and space travel. Tryst Arcane have composed 35 minutes of conceptual and heterodox music that seamlessly entwines their various influences into an immersive experience that represents their artistic expression. “Music creation of our like will find a place in the hearts of a niche audience who feel the honesty that is within it and absorb what they need at that moment from it.” – Tryst Arcane Band Members Julian Grech Keyboards Julian Grech Alexia Baldacchino Vocals Alexia Baldacchino Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Autumn [CD] | Tryst Arcane More Details Autumn [Vinyl] (Graphite Limited Edition) | Tryst Arcane More Details Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Massacre House Party Ian Muscat < Back They don't do house, but they like to party - Massacre House Party are a surfy garage, post-punky, indie rock band who've been charming the tiny sunny island of Malta with their catchy, body moving tunes. Coolness has never been so proud to have as its ambassadors a trio, who joined forces even unknown to their good selves, to play a string of memorable live shows and unleash blistering, poppy singles to the people out there, as long as they enjoy themselves too. After a couple of years (2011 - 2014) with Sylvan Borg on guitars and Aaron Sammut on drums playing together as The Sylvan Aaron Massacre, alongside an inanimate click track and several layers of plastified synths, the band decided that they needed the helpful hand of Samwel Mallia (2014 - ), who through quick picking and slick fingering (on bass), the duo-now-trio became known to mankind as Massacre House Party. Band Members Aaron Sammut Drums Aaron Sammut Sylvan Borg Guitars Sylvan Borg Samwel Mallia Vocals, Guitar Samwel Mallia Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Eyes to Argus unknown < Back Eyes to Argus has a different sound that feels familiar. The band began from a long-term friendship and out of a shared love for post-rock, shoegaze, and ambient. Their sound today has a home in those genres but doesn’t reside there. Eyes to Argus’s songs are melancholic and uplifting, and distinctly catchy. ‘in habit’ is the second album by Eyes to Argus. It was released in July 2021 via Post. Recordings (Indianapolis, US). The album was pressed for vinyl by dunk!pressing (Belgium) and distributed in the US, EU, and Malta. Eyes to Argus signed with Post. Recordings in 2020. Kicking off their collaboration was a re-release of the band’s 2019 single ‘Microcosm’. The band released their debut album ‘VEER’ independently in 2017.A well-known name in the Maltese music scene, Eyes to Argus have played at many of the island’s top alternative festivals and have shared the stage with esteemed international acts such as Mokadelic, Staghorn, and Yndi Halda. Band Members Samuel Attard Drums, Percussion Samuel Attard Robert Farrugia Syntehesizers, Piano Robert Farrugia Ben Mifsud Joslin Vocals | Bass Ben Mifsud Joslin Samwel Mallia Vocals, Guitar Samwel Mallia Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Vinyl Paradise < Back Vinyl Paradise is a Maltese blues/blues-rock power-trio made up of Ben Bailey (guitar/vocals), Patrick Camilleri (drums) and Antoine Tonna (bass). Their collective love for the blues and knowledge of its conventions and techniques have resulted in the band delivering their own masterful take on the genre to audiences right across Malta and the UK. The three have had years of musical focus to develop their unique style, first meeting in the band The Creepers - another blues band focused on replicating the sound of ‘vintage American blues’ - and later forming the trio Vinyl Paradise in January 2017. The band spent the next few years honing their skillset and playing countless festivals, clubs, and concerts to an ever-growing audience. In February 2023, the band wrote and recorded a five-song live EP called “Live at Winehouse”, which they toured around London and Kent a few months later, with stops at venues including the Troubadour, the St Moritz Club Soho, and the Bourne Music Club. With the release of their debut album “Vinyl Paradise”, written entirely by the band and recorded at David Vella’s outstanding Temple Studios, the band is now geared and ready to take their bluesy sound and exhilarating live show to the global stage. Vinyl Paradise takes inspiration from the likes of the “3 Kings”, Cream, Gary Clark Jr, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, amongst others. Their style blends blues, funk, rock n‘ roll, and soul, with deep grooves on the bass and drums laying the foundation for deft guitar-work and 60s-soul-inspired vocals. These elements are immediately recognisable in their original work, as well as any covers in their set, which are always reworked to satisfy these criteria. Band Members Patrick Camilleri Drums Patrick Camilleri Antoine Tonna Bass Antoine Tonna Ben Bailey Vocals | Guitars Ben Bailey Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Saint Vermin facebook.com/saintverminblackmetal < Back Band Members Zain Gauci Drums, Vocals, Guitars Zain Gauci Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Atomic Flame < Back Atomic Flame is a heavy metal band that was formed in 2022, rising from the ashes of other bands and the chaos of CoVid 19. The band comprises of four members, Lawrence Baldacchino, Nigel Buttigieg, Charles Buttigieg, and Marco Mule. In 2021, Lawrence Baldacchino, an experienced drummer, and Campos Gellel, a talented guitarist, met up to jam with the intention of forming a heavy metal band after their previous stints in bands like Fire and 12th Ode for Lawrence and Angelcrypt and Blind Saviour for Campos. The demise of Noogie's Crew in October 2021 provided an opportunity for Lawrence to approach Nigel "Noogie" Buttigieg, who accepted the invitation. With the band still incomplete, the search was on for a bassist, and in December 2021, Charles Buttigieg joined the band. Charles brought with him the lyrical talent that completed the band's musical ideas and formed them into songs. In July 2022, Campos Gellel left the band, leading to the band being renamed as Atomic Flame. The band quickly found a replacement in the form of Marco Mule, who hails from Sicily and has experience playing with bands such as Ricercados. On January 21st, 2023, Atomic Flame made their debut at The Garage in Zebbug, playing to a sell-out crowd of enthusiastic fans who came to witness these talented musicians back on stage. In 2024, Mule had to leave the band for personal reasons the Atomic Flame quickly found a new guitaris in James Galea, who was absent from the scene for around 10 years. On 20th September 2025 the band released their debut album 'Heavenly Punishment' Band Members James Galea Guitarist James Galea Nigel 'Noogie' Buttigieg Vocals, Guitars Nigel 'Noogie' Buttigieg Marco Mulè Guitars Marco Mulè Lawrence Baldacchino Drums Lawrence Baldacchino Charles Buttigieg Bass Charles Buttigieg Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

Maleth Crucis Maria Catania < Back Maleth Crucis is a death metal band from Malta, formed in June 2020 by Carlo Calamatta (song writer & guitarist) and Michael Grech Sammut (vocals). The band soon enrolled Joseph Camilleri (Bass) after the name Maleth Crucis was baptised. The name Maleth Crucis comes from both Phoenician and Latin language. Maleth is the name given to our country, Malta, during the Carthaginians rule around the year 480 B.C. The name Crucis is the Latin word for Cross which is directly linked to the knights of Saint John. The band will take you into a journey of different stages of the Maltese history throughout the Punic period, Byzantine rule, Arab period, Norman Kingdom of Sicily rule, the Knights of St. John, the French and British occupation and enticing legends related to Malta. Band Members Michael Grech Sammut Vocals Michael Grech Sammut Joseph Camilleri Vocals, Guitars Joseph Camilleri Carlo Calamatta Vocals, Guitars Carlo Calamatta Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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The Melodija Golden Disc Award We’re excited to unveil The Melodija Golden Disc Award 2024 returning for its second edition to celebrate the incredible talent and diversity within our local music scene! After a stellar debut last year, we’re back to honor outstanding artists across six vibrant categories: Alternative Electronic Metal Blues / Folk / Jazz Rock Dub / HipHop / Pop *All participating albums are those released in 2024, making this a true celebration of the year’s best music This is your chance to support the music you love and have your say in who takes home this year’s Golden Disc awards. Join us in recognizing the creativity and passion that make our local music scene shine. Winners will be announced on Sunday, January 26th, 2025. Mark your calendars!

< Back Steve Buttigieg Piano Steve is a Gozitan pianist who is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Malta. He began his musical journey at the age of 6 when he first started studying piano. As a pianist, Steve collaborates with a number of local artist and bands, playing at weddings, concerts, and various events all over the Maltese islands. Aside from this love for instrumental music. Steve has a keen interest in musical theatre and operatic music. He has participated in numerous opera and theatrical performances, showcasing his versatility as a musician. Currently, Steve is also a piano teacher at Clef House, where he imparts his knowledge and passion for music to aspiring young pianists. Discography Date Title Type Listen Member of : Follow the artist

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Rankin < Back Rankin’s sound combines the bluesy influence of thumping rock/metal legends like Motörhead and Down with a heavy dose of groove metal and a touch of sludge, thrash and alternative rock. The Malta-based band is comprised of Shaun Farrugia (Guitar), Gimli Ukkonen (Drums), James Byrne (Vocals) and Callum Hayden (Bass). The band was formed in 2018 after Shaun and James, who worked together as a graphic designer and content writer respectively, began jamming together with bassist Alex Lapinniemi (who stepped down and was replaced by Callum in 2022). After joining with drummer and former black metal vocalist Gimli in 2019, the band quickly took on a more solid shape as a serious metal outfit and their mixture of influences melded together to create a distinct dark and sludgy, but melodic, sound. The band used the Covid years to record their first album ‘Chrysalis’ with Clayton Cini of XIR Mobile Recording Studio and released it in April 2022. Band Members Callum Hayden Bass Callum Hayden Shaun Farrugia Guitars Shaun Farrugia Gimli Ukkonen Drums Gimli Ukkonen James Byrne Vocals James Byrne Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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