Motherknives < Back Motherknives is a four-piece band emerging from the basement garage, carving out a sound that is both raw and cinematic. The lineup features Francesca Mercieca on vocals and keys, Quentin Falzon on drums, Steve Shaw on bass, and Tony Bartolo on guitar. Drawing from 90s underground influences, the band blends elements of 80s goth, heavy rock riffs, pop-like melodies, and trip-hop atmospheres, creating a style that is grounded in alternative grit yet driven by melody. Motherknives made their debut live appearance at Rock The South festival in 2025, marking the beginning of their presence on the local music scene. Band Members Tony Bartolo Guitarist Tony Bartolo Quentin Falzon Drummer Quentin Falzon Francesca Mercieca Singer Francesca Mercieca Steve Shaw Bass Steve Shaw Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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Decline the Fall < Back Hailing from Malta, a relentless work ethic and strength of will has propelled metal band Decline The Fall into a string of successes since forming back in 2015. In 2017, the five-piece band proved they are a force to be reckoned with, playing alongside genre legends like Mayhem, Rotting Christ and most notably, Lacuna Coil. This was followed by their first invite in 2019 to perform at the well-known Hills of Rock festival in Plovdiv, Bulgaria with over 50,000 attendees. The release of their debut album ‘Our Own Demise’ has been received with praise, both locally and internationally. Such was also the case with the release of their first single, ‘Nemesis’ – a gut-punching, melodic track which has amassed thousands of views on YouTube alone. 2020 saw the bandmates relocate to Slovenia, where they currently reside. This move brought about a change in the line-up. As the world sat in silence in the wake of a global pandemic, the bandmates put their heads down and started working on material for their second full-length album. With plenty of gigs and festivals in the pipeline, Decline The Fall are currently gearing up for a return to the live music scene and to explode onto the metal world with their compelling and refreshing music. Their electric live performances have thus far left international crowds hungry for more. This is just the beginning. This is Decline The Fall Band Members Gregor Korośec Bass Gregor Korośec Ehren Fenech Drums Ehren Fenech Giuseppe Taormina Guitars Giuseppe Taormina Sašo Pučko Guitars Sašo Pučko John Castiel Vocals John Castiel Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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< Back Glen Montanaro Guitars Guitarist and composer, actively working at finding new sounds in collaboration. He has since worked in a variety of projects and had his own including - Xhud - a project combining emotional and rhythmical music with live visuals as well as - The Ebbin’ & Flow - a collaboration with Jess Rymer exploring Maltese and Yorkshire folklore and narratives through two distinct musical approaches. The previous went on to participate and get second place in JazzDanmark's 2020 JazzKonkurrencen where it got second place. The group recorded an album and continued to explore the combination of mediums. In 2017, he was chosen for an intercultural residency in France led by Fabrizio Cassol where his interest in Middle-Eastern and Mediterranean music developed. In 2018, a collaboration with British composer Jess Rymer saw him diving into experimental and electronic music. This was followed by his participation in the New York Jazz Masters, of which experience brought him even closer to the jazz tradition. Whilst practicing his musical craft, both locally and overseas, he was called once again for another residency with Fabrizio Cassol, which accounted to further skill development and discovery of new musical approaches within the art. In 2020 he launched a new project collaborating with musicians from Aalborg. He is currently furthering his studies at the Royal College of Music in Aalborg, Denmark. Discography Date Title Type Listen 2024 Trios Album 2022 Xhud Album 2021 Xhud Single Member of : Follow the artist

Hemplifier < Back HEMPLIFIER is a Stoner/Doom band consisting of Emanuel Portelli (Thy Legion, Victims of Creation, Pilgrimage, Animamortua), Bażaż (Lady Lizard, R.A.S.) & Dino Mifsud Lepre (Victims of Creation, Pilgrimage) – HEMPLIFIER ‘joint’ in 2019. All 3 members have experience & have been playing in other bands before, whilst also still active presently in other bands apart from HEMPLIFIER, with some of them have been in the scene from the ‘90s. The trio’s target was to jam, get high, compose the heaviest riffs possible, have a good time & send seismic waves to the planet while aboard their spacecraft! HEMPLIFIER worship Amps & Vintage Gear! The band’s lyrical themes are that of sci-fi, aliens, the supernatural, occult, voodoo, weed, giants & a touch of local folklore & myth. They are also the organizers of the only Stoner fest on the island which goes by the name of Reeferfest! The band’s debut gig was at the aforementioned Reeferfest on the 3rd of December 2021 & it was a total success! Both the festival itself & the set they played got an amazing feedback! Before their debut gig, HEMPLIFIER released 3 songs they had recorded & filmed live in their own garage in August 2021 which they named ‘Frequencies from Another Dimension – Live from Our Rehearsal Spacecraft!’ and which they also got an incredible response for. This was filmed by Nicholas Bonello from Bonello Media & was released on the 4th of November 2021 on the band’s own YouTube channel. HEMPLIFIER ‘s debut album ‘The Stoner Side of the Doom’ was recorded live during September 2021 at the local Cornerhouse Studios. Recording, mixing & mastering was done by Daniel Bezzina. The album consists of 6 tracks (4 songs + intro & outro) from which 1 track, with the name of ‘Weedcraft’, they have already released as a single on the same YouTube channel of theirs on the 17th of November. ‘Weedcraft’ got also a very good response & was shared by many others such as the renowned 666MrDoom with which they reached almost 1.5K views! The band recently sealed a deal with renowned Italian label Electric Valley Records to release their debut album ‘The Stoner Side of the Doom’. Which should be released on the 2nd of June 2023 & will be available in: 250x Black Vinyl 220x Yellow Smoke Vinyl 30x Ultra LTD "Hemp Edition" Digital Meanwhile… the band has been booked for several shows & festivals already in 2023, some of which also outside the isle, including a mini-tour which is yet tba. Some of the dates officially announced already are those of Tolminator festival, happening in Tolmin Slovenia, on the same grounds where Metal Days festival used to occur + locally at Rock the South 2023. Other gigs HEMPLIFIER played: 2022 - Haunting the Theatre, Rock the South & Nebular Festival 2023 - supporting Oblique Visions on the launch of their 2nd album ‘Out of Darkness’ Band Members Dino Mifsud Lepre Drums Dino Mifsud Lepre Emanuel Portelli Guitar Emanuel Portelli Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

< Back Luke Debono Vocals Mandy's Photography Luke has been an active supporter of the local metal scene since attending his first ever gig back in 2001. In 2017, Luke was approached by Mur.Doc 104 and auditioned for the position of lead vocals with the band. He was recruited as part of the band later, that same year. In 2018, Luke was approached by members of the recently disbanded 12th Ode and auditioned for their new project, later named Killerwitch. He joined the Killerwitch in early 2019. Since then, Luke has been contributing to his bands mainly as lead vocalist and lyric writer. Luke's debut live performance with with Mur.Doc 104 at the Xtreme Metal Assault Festival 2018, and since then he has performed live with both Mur.Doc 104 and Killerwitch in several major local gigs/concerts such as Malta Doom Festival, Metal Over Malta Festival, Beer Fest and several others events Discography Date Title Type Listen Member of : Follow the artist

Geistmaschine Maria Baldacchino < Back Geistmaschine originated from the creative aftermath following Timothy and Michael’s departure from their previous band, Goldstein. They were soon joined by Gabriel in May 2023, and together, they began a new musical journey. The trio, each bringing a unique set of influences and passions, formed a cohesive unit driven by a desire to explore and redefine the boundaries of post-metal music. Timothy, the band’s guitarist and effects aficionado, draws inspiration from the intricate narratives of graphic novels and the expansive sounds of bands like Russian Circles and We Lost the Sea. Michael, the bassist, incorporates his love for cinema and dark, atmospheric music from groups such as Ulver and Mogwai, enriching the band's soundscapes. Gabriel, on drums, brings a blend of grindcore punk and experimental music, adding an unpredictable edge to the music with his noisy, chaotic bursts. The name Geistmaschine, which translates to 'Ghost Machine,' was inspired by the haunting atmospheres of the German television series ‘Dark’. This name holds personal significance for each member, embodying the spirit of their musical and thematic explorations which often delve into themes of loss, intense change, and the vastness of space. Currently, Geistmaschine is preparing for their debut full-length album, focusing on refining their songs and live performances. With aspirations to sign with a record label and tour internationally, the band is poised to make significant strides in the music world, inviting listeners into their evocative and otherworldly sonic universe. Band Members Michael Spiteri Bass Michael Spiteri Timothy Garrett Guitars Timothy Garrett Gabriel Borg Drums Gabriel Borg Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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Saħħar < Back Saħħar started as the brainchild of Marton Saliba, with a focus on creating harsh and extreme music which coincided with Black Metal. Some of the tracks were raw and blast-beat fueled while others took a more mid-tempo approach while layered with synth and samples, and sometimes a blend in between. Saħħar’s first demo (Genesis of Demise) and album (Maġija Sewda) a year later were received locally and the greater underground scene in the myspace days with varied interest. Following a well-received split (Thine Triumphant Death) and subsequent album which was never truly released, Saħħar went on an indefinite hiatus. It was in 2013 that Saħħar came back with a vengeance with his folklore and mid-tempo and synth-heavy EP (Mera Mkissra). This was followed by a slew of EPs and Albums, averaging a release per year until 2020, the pandemic bringing everything to an unfortunate halt whilst still writing and preparing new music in the studio ready to be released at the opportune time. The album launch of the 2015 Album (Kruha u Kefrija) also marked the first of Saħħar’s live performances, which culminated in Opening/Supporting acts for Destroyer 666, Black Metal Legends Mayhem, and industrial titans Gothminister. During the pandemic, Saħħar was busy recording online shows for Malta's first online stream, Metal Injection’s ‘Slayathome’ series and the online festival Grimfest. In early 2020, Saħħar was nominated in the Malta Music Awards in the ‘Metal’ category and ‘Album in Maltese’ category. In late 2022, Saħħar embarked with a few trusted friends/session musicians on his first tour which spanned 9 consecutive days over 4 countries (Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania) resulting in a thrilling and quite successful adventure. Saħħar is best described as ‘Ruinous’ Black Metal, where it describes his inclusion of larger-than-life symphonies, contrasted with minimal, almost doom-like riffs, all the way up to tremolo-intense barrages to synth/sample ambient tracks, giving a wide range of black metal to be savoured in the 100+ song discography. Lyrical themes vary from occult/folklore fusion to the death of an individual to genocidal to misanthropic cataclysms. At the time of writing, Saħħar is open for booking both locally and overseas and is working on a new album which is tentatively scheduled for release in the 3rd quarter of 2023. As a person, Saħħar maintains a professional no-nonsense attitude while still remaining interactive and appreciative of fans and followers. Band Members Marton Saliba Vocals, Guitars Marton Saliba Discography Date Title Type Listen Buy the band's merch Follow the band Previous Band Next Band

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