NEWS RELEASE
Montreal, QC – March 6, 2023
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Canada’s One Man Melodic Black Metal MALICE DIVINE Video “Usurping The Paragon” Is Ready To Instigate The Mosh Pit At 218 BPM
New Album âEverlasting Ascendancyâ Out Now!
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Pictured – Malice Divine (created by Ric Galvez)
Canada’s one-man melodic black metal Malice Divine helmed by guitarist Ric Galvez is ready to get fans going and prepped themselves for a live lineup coming soon!
Today, get ready for a quick smashing assault at 218 BPM with the latest video for “Usurping The Paragon” off the recently unleashed sophomore album âEverlasting Ascendancyâ.
“The fastest song on the album, as well as the fastest Malice Divine song yet. This one will incite some insane mosh pits when performed live. This is also the most aggressive Malice Divine song yet as well. It has 3 guitar solos, the first of which was improvised in the studio. Lyrically the song is about becoming the best at what you do.” adds Galvez.
Watch and listen to “Usurping The Paragon” via its premiere on Slam Worldwide YouTube channel – https://youtu.be/ypGQNpNQllg
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âEverlasting Ascendancyâ is the second album from Canadaâs one-man black metal project Malice Divine, following up their much acclaimed self-titled debut in 2021. Able to work freely without creative impediments, Ric Galvez has poured his passion into this album and it shows. A lot of the songs have complex song structures, but there is also a lot of catchiness and melody to make this album a very memorable listen, nonetheless. He shares his excitement for the release:
âI am incredibly excited to finally have the sophomore Malice Divine album âEverlasting Ascendancyâ released into the world! With this album, I am aiming to have the listener feel empowered and inspired to go after what they want in life and not settle for less. The message of Malice Divine is one of empowerment and that message can be found throughout all 8 tracks on âEverlasting Ascendancyâ in some shape or form. I poured my heart and soul into this album, which will be apparent both musically and lyrically. Despite the music obviously being extreme metal, that doesnât stop me from writing about very personal matters. All in all, I am incredibly proud of this album, and I canât wait for everyone to hear it!â
âEverlasting Ascendancyâ is a dynamic experience while also being an overall more aggressive album than the first one, especially in the vocal delivery. There are still plenty of melody and classical guitar sections, which is a major part of Malice Divineâs sound. The solos on this album are even more virtuosic than before as well.
All songs on âEverlasting Ascendancyâ were written by Galvez who enlisted session drummer Dylan Gowan (Vesperia, Birds of Bellwoods, Co-Host Weâre Talkin Drums, Overkill Reviewer Banger TV) to hammer them out. The album was produced and mixed by Tyler Williams (Sludgehammer, Monolithic Productions) and mastered by Jamie King (Between the Buried and Me, The Contortionist, Scale The Summit). The album artwork was done by Eka Saputra (Psychopart).
Malice Divine intends to deliver a listening experience that is highly memorable and one that will leave the listener feeling empowered and wanting to listen to it again and again. They are recommended for fans of Watain, Thulcandra, and Dissection.
âEverlasting Ascendancyâ was released on January 27, 2023.
Digital album at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/malicedivine/everlasting-ascendancy-2
Guitar Playthrough – Apparitions of Conquest –Â https://youtu.be/sIdY9G2N4eA
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Guitar Playthrough – Silenced Judgement –Â https://youtu.be/1txFo60rUKI
Lyric Video – Everlasting Ascendancy https://youtu.be/-F-J7OKMskA
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Fun Fact – Ric Galvez (Malice Divine) has appeared on Banger TV’s Shredders of Metal (Seasons 1 and 2).
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Track Listing:â
1. Silenced Judgement (4:10)
2. Apparitions Of Conquest (8:22)
3. Usurping The Paragon (6:07)
4. At One With Infinity (6:06)
5. Parasitic Demons (5:39)
6. Reclaimed Strength (5:31)
7. Illusions Of Fragmentation (8:39)
8. Everlasting Ascendancy (8:10)
Album Length: 52:44
Album Recording Credits:â
⢠All songs performed by: Malice Divine
⢠All songs written by: Ric Galvez
⢠Produced by: Tyler Williams
⢠Mixed by: Tyler Williams
⢠Mastered by: Jamie King
⢠Album Artwork by: Eka Saputra (Psychopart)
⢠Canadian Content (MAPL)
Album Band Lineup:â
Ric Galvez â Vocals/Guitars/Bass
Dylan Gowan â Drums (Session)
For more info: Facebook.com/malicedivineband | Youtube.com/malicedivine | Instagram.com/malicedivineofficialâ
About:Â Toronto, Canadaâs Malice Divine is a solo project conceived by Ric Galvez, who had always had the dream of being the leader of his own project. He wanted to expand beyond being known as just a lead guitarist, into also being known as a songwriter, vocalist, and frontman. Ric has played in local bands previously and was a contestant on Banger TVâs Shredders of Metal Seasons 1 & 2.
Ric has a major in music from York University, and through Malice Divine he shows off his vocal, guitar, and bass prowess. His lyrics are inspired by psychology, spirituality, as well as personal experiences that involve the overcoming of obstacles and hardships, using the resulting verses as a form of empowerment.
The second offering from Malice Divine, entitled “Everlasting Ascendancy”, will be released in early 2023. Once again it features Ric Galvez on Vocals, Guitars, & Bass, as well as Dylan Gowan (Vesperia, Banger TV) playing session drums. Malice Divine is also currently transitioning from being a solo project into being a band effort, and is set to start performing live in 2023. What people can expect from seeing Malice Divine live is highly aggressive black and death metal-inspired music, with shreddy and virtuosic guitar solos that add a melodic layer that isnât common in the genre.
Malice Divineâs sophomore album “Everlasting Ascendancy” is set to be released on January 27th, 2023.
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“This is one of the first albums to come out this year and it is this strong. So as we gather our thoughts for AOTY 2022, an early contender for 2023 kicked this year off right! This album is essential. Youâre welcome!” – Metal-Rulesâ
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â“Loud, fast, and aggressive but with a shed load of melody. Ric Galvez, I salute you and take a bow to Dylan Gowan for a world-class performance and producer Tyler Williams for capturing the immense sounds. My only criticism would be that some of the songs are maybe a tad too long but thatâs only because I probably donât have the stamina I once did. The songs are well constructed and although the vocals may be an acquired taste, they fit the music. This is a killer album â so if you like melodic death metal â put your hand in your pocket! You wonât be disappointed.” – My Global Mindâ
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â“Slaves of shred will have another reason to bow down in 2023 because Toronto-based Malice Divine will be releasing their second album Everlasting Ascendancy on January 27th. As lots of people already know, the man behind this project â Ric Galvez â has made a name for himself as a guitar virtuoso, and if anything, he elevates his skill to even greater heights on Everlasting Ascendancy. But as the albumâs title track that weâre premiering today (through a lyric video) demonstrates quite convincingly, the songs arenât just excuses to show off, but are instead well-crafted pieces that display dynamism, inspiring melodies, and the kind of hard-charging ferocity that creates primal reactions.” – NoCleanSingingâ
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â“The solos and those vocals just emit black metallic sparks and they eat into my ear canals. Watain and Dissection merge here with his own style. An explosive mix does the honors and every track is a feast. âEight songs longâ always surprising variety. A very successful album. A uniform porridge was absolutely not touched here. The cover is like an invitation card. âCome and listen to this beastâ. A great start to my first review of the year.” – Hellfire-Magazinâ
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â“Everlasting Ascendancy” is a good melodic thrash/death album in the tradition of Carcass, Children Of Bodom or Arch Enemy, punchy, energetic, pleasant and well executed, driven by a devastating passion… A good record whose dark and varied ambiences, cavalcades punctuated by moments of bravery make the pleasure born. The essential is there!” – Music Wavesâ
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ââMalice Divine hop back and forth between coming off like a death metal band doing covers of stuff theyâve recorded as a black metal band and coming off like a black metal band doing covers of stuff theyâre recorded as a death metal band.â- Decibel Magazine
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