< Back Valerie Cassar Vocals Mandy Calleja Valerie started out singing when she was 6 years old and participated in festivals until the age of ten. Her love for singing rekindled at 24 years of age when she met colleagues at work who asked her to join a band. She started out as a backing singer, later taking the role of a singer with Dislost, a rock ballad band. During this time she put into practice her natural gift of song writing and writing lyrics also in other projects with various musicians. In the meantime, she was asked to be a backing vocalist for Oblique visions which she happily accepted. After some time with the band, Valerie became one of the leading vocalist singing clean vocals together with a male growler singer. She participated with Oblique Visions at the Extreme Metal Festival in 2013 which was her last show with the band in Buskett. She made her way back into the metal scene in 2018 in an Iron maiden tribute band and again in 2024 where she performed several songs at The Garage and Beerfest. In the meantime she started in a new project called Rogue, a 70s and 80s cover band with some of Malta's old time musicians, who went live the first time in June and aiming to go live again soon. She loves to sing heavy metal and rock, especially from the 80s era but also any type of genre. Her passion for music, singing and performing grow stronger, and she believes that the vibe music creates is magical, especially when a project is being put together and when performing live. Discography Date Title Type Listen Member of : Follow the artist

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< Back Hearts Beating in Time Song writer, Singer Hearts Beating in Time is an electronic song writer from Malta, and currently based in Berlin, with influences ranging from Salut c'est cool to Niina, Jamie xx and Kraftwerk. HBIT uses her love of 8 bit sounds, arpeggiators, glitchy sequences, vocal melodies and drum loops to create her lo-fi techno beats. Her 2nd album Songs for Girls has been released on the label Reckless Yes as a physical release, with the single Death is Cancelled being played on Radio X, Radio Al Hara, Keith fm and The Ben Conley podcast. Her music has been featured on Z tapes compilations and NTS radio, and her EP “Sky Turn Pink” has been released on Business Casual Records. Discography Date Title Type Listen 2024 Semghat id-Daqq (Hearts Beating in Time Remix) Single 2023 Manifesting Happiness Single 2023 Afterglow Single 2023 I Get High (You Get Sober) Single 2023 Somedays (Robert Farrugia Remix) Single 2023 Sun Doesn't Shine (if I don't see you) Single 2023 il-Problema Single 2023 Somedays Single 2022 Sky Turn Pink Single 2022 Sky Turn Pink (Dub) Single 2021 Death is Cancelled Single 2021 Luna Park Single 2021 Songs For Girls Album 2020 Simone's Single 2018 Songs for Boys Album Member of : Follow the artist

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< Back Mark Tonna Singer Mark Tonna is a Maltese singer, songwriter, and composer whose musical journey began in the small town of Żurrieq, where he was born on March 13, 1963. His love for music sparked early—at just eleven years old, he formed a school choir and guitar group to perform during mass, laying the foundation for a lifelong artistic career. In the years that followed, Mark explored various musical styles, performing in pop and rock bands—often alongside his brother Claudio—before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist in 1993. His voice and stage presence quickly gained attention in both the local and international music scenes. Mark's debut album Before My Eyes was released in 1996, featuring twelve tracks, nine of which he personally wrote and composed. That same year, he debuted his first original musical Jisimni Katarina, inspired by the life of St. Catherine. He followed it up with Mill-Jasar Għall-Qawmien, a second musical centered around the passion of Christ, for which he wrote both music and lyrics. Throughout his career, Mark has been a consistent presence in Malta's major music festivals. He participated in Kanzunetta għall-Ewropa, the Malta International Song Festival, L-Għanja tal-Poplu—which he won in 1996 with the song Allerġija Għall-Bnedmin—and Konkors Kanżunetta Indipendenza, where he claimed first place in 2000 with Waħdek Ma Tkun Qatt. Mark's talent also carried him beyond Malta’s shores. He represented the country at the Discovery Festival in Bulgaria in 1998, winning the Best International Artistic Performance award. His international performances have taken him to Tunisia, Italy, Dubai, the UK, Turkey, the USA, Canada, and Australia—where he toured with fellow Maltese artist Debbie Scerri, performing for Maltese communities abroad. A versatile performer, Mark has also starred in a variety of local and international musicals, including Ali Baba, It-Tfajla tal-Palazz, Ir-Rebbieħ, and Ħidmietna—a 2013 production commemorating the 70th anniversary of the General Workers Union. For four consecutive years, he was nominated for Best Male Singer at the Malta Music Awards, a testament to his enduring impact on the Maltese music scene. Whether as a vocalist, composer, or lyricist, Mark Tonna has remained a passionate and prolific figure in Maltese music—bringing heartfelt stories to life through song and stage. Discography Date Title Type Listen 2024 Fil-Ħoss tar-Riħ (feat. Mark Tonna) Single 2024 Il-Poeta ta Ftit Kliem Single 2023 Rebbieħ fuq il-Ħażen (feat. Mark Tonna) Single 2007 Dak Kien Zmien Single 1998 L-Aqwa Ta' Mark Tonna Album 1997 Walk With Me Single 1996 Before My Eyes Album Member of : Follow the artist

Dawn of Anguish unknown < Back Dawn of Anguish is a heavy doom metal band formed in 2008. The band employs down-tuned guitars to create the heavy atmosphere found in contemporary doom metal music while at the same time injecting sombre elements from diverse musical lineages. Amongst others, the musical direction of the band follows the likes of Doomshine, Place of Skulls Trouble and Wall of Sleep. The inception of the band dates back to early 2008 when Efrem and Simeon first started discussing the possibility of a side project. The two were brought together through common acquaintances in the local metal community and while other musical commitments severely damaged the initiation of their project, their common goal held both of them interested in the idea of forming a new band. Meanwhile, Alex and Efrem had been habitually rehearsing together with a number of different line-ups and as soon as they teamed up with Simeon in early 2008, the three were able to start working on the material that was to become the band’s first songs. Although having initially briefly experimented with a number of musical styles, the musical direction of the three-piece line-up quickly gravitated towards the ‘Doom Metal’ genre. The musical style of the band continued to strongly consolidate itself in short time by mid-2008 when the final elements of the band were successfully brought together. During this time, Andrew and Gregory were brought in to fulfil additional guitar and bass duties respectively. Having all the necessary tools in place for the pursuit of their musical vision, the five formed Dawn of Anguish. The band successfully entered its first year of being with a strong presence in the local live scene having played to relatively sizeable audiences and having participated in a number of important events within the local metal scene. The band has since been periodically involved in events such as ‘Malta Doom Metal’ festival, as well as the ‘Xtreme Metal Assault’ festival and ‘Doom Metal Assault’ events. Overall the band has played in three editions of the Malta Doom Metal festival (2009, 2010, 2013) as well as two editions of the Xtreme Metal Assault festival (2010, 2012) which together represent the largest events related to the ‘underground’ heavy metal genre of music in Malta. During such events as well as other shows in Malta and Gozo, the band has played alongside notable bands in the genre from a number of countries such as Reflection (Greece), Contradiction (Germany), Doomshine (Germany), Dark Quarterer (Italy), and The Prophecy (UK) to name a few. In September 2012 the band entered a collaboration with French company ‘Two-Notes audio-engineering’ whose hardware and software products represent a tool that us very well aligned to the band’s live needs and especially more so for the various stages of the creative and recording process. Efrem uses the ‘Torpedo Live’ which is permanently lodged in his lice rack while also using it during the recording process, whereas Andrew uses the ‘Torpedo Reload’ for recording. Both guitarists also use the ‘Wall of Sound III’ plug-in from Two-Notes. A short video showcasing some of the band’s songs and recordings using the ‘Torpedo Live’ can be found here In January 2013, Simeon also entered a collaboration with the then Exodus Cymbals company which he used on the recording of the band’s first release, Prologue in Black Band Members Alex Carachi Vocals Alex Carachi Gregory Calleja Bass Gregory Calleja Efrem Arpa Guitars Efrem Arpa Andrew Attard Guitars Andrew Attard Simeon Gatt Drums Simeon Gatt Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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Impertex Maria Baldacchino < Back Established in April 2023, Impertex made a powerful entrance into the Maltese metal scene, garnering significant attention with their intense presence. The band consists of four dedicated musicians, each motivated by a profound passion for heavy music. Their sound is an intense fusion of classic heavy metal, the relentless energy of thrash, and the raw edge of black metal vocals. Impertex debuted live on December 7th at The Living Thrash, an annual event organized by Murdoc.104. Despite initial nerves, they delivered a powerful performance that quickly captivated the audience. By the conclusion of their set, it was clear to attendees that they were witnessing the emergence of a significant new force in thrash metal. Impertex’s combination of youthful energy and experienced talent distinguishes them within the metal underground. Their debut performance highlighted a group unafraid to explore new boundaries, leaving the audience eager for more. With influences spanning thrash, death, and black metal, this quartet is forging a unique path, poised to make an impact beyond Malta's borders. As Impertex continues to evolve their sound and broaden their influence, they remain committed to the collaborative spirit that united them. For those in search of thrash's raw power, Impertex is a band to watch closely. Band Members Ezra Grech Drummer Ezra Grech Marta Privitera Guitarist Marta Privitera Michael Vassallo Bassist Michael Vassallo Kieron Spiteri Vocalist | Guitarist Kieron Spiteri Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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