EP399 Malevolence of Illusion of Fate: ‘Exsanguination,’ Death Metal, Drumming & Narcotic Wasteland

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Tom sits down with Malevolence of Illusion of Fate to talk about the band’s upcoming EP “Exsanguination,” scheduled for release January 8, 2027, the evolution of their sound, and his continuing development as a drummer.“Exsanguination” takes Illusion of Fate into heavier and more intense territory, with Malevolence explaining how the band has continued pushing their songwriting while already nearing completion of their next full-length album. He discusses his favorite tracks on the EP, including “Umbra,” while pointing to the closing track “Solus” as potentially the heaviest and strongest song on the release.The conversation also explores Malevolence’s musical journey from classic rock and punk into death metal, including the discovery of bands such as The Black Dahlia Murder and how those influences changed the direction of his playing.Malevolence talks about joining Illusion of Fate around 2021 after meeting Hayden through his previous project Dusk Eternal, and how the band has evolved since then. The addition of guitarist Isaac brought new harmonies and melodic elements to the band's sound, while the shared musical tastes of the members have helped Illusion of Fate develop a more cohesive direction.Tom and Malevolence also discuss the band's approach to releasing music. Some of the songs on “Exsanguination” didn't fit the concept of the upcoming full-length album, allowing the band to experiment with different ideas on the EP. They compare that approach with Extinction A.D.'s strategy of releasing singles approximately every six weeks while discussing why full-length concept albums remain important to Illusion of Fate.The discussion turns to physical media, including the possibility of releasing the EP on a 7-inch vinyl, matching artwork and color schemes, and potential future tape and vinyl opportunities.Malevolence also discusses his recent addition to Narcotic Wasteland, including the audition process, the amount of practice required to earn his place in the band, and the challenge of playing alongside highly accomplished musicians. He explains how touring and consistent practice have helped him improve while continuing to push himself with increasingly complex drum parts.The interview also gets into the physical demands of drumming, repetitive-motion injuries, adjusting technique and drum setups for different styles of music, and the importance of continuing to develop as a musician.Malevolence also recommends several bands for Tom to check out, including Summoner's Circle, Narcotic Wasteland, and Carrion.Topics Covered: Illusion of Fate • Exsanguination • Malevolence • Death Metal • Extreme Metal • Drumming • Narcotic Wasteland • The Black Dahlia Murder • Dusk Eternal • Umbra • Solus • 7-Inch Vinyl • Physical Media • Independent Metal • Songwriting • Touring • Metal DrummingAnd Now The Band — EP399Featuring: Malevolence — Illusion of FateEP: ExsanguinationRelease Date: January 8, 2027Genres: Death Metal / Extreme Metal / Heavy Music#IllusionOfFate #Malevolence #Exsanguination #AndNowTheBand #DeathMetal #ExtremeMetal #MetalDrummer #NarcoticWasteland #BlackDahliaMurder #DuskEternal #HeavyMusic #UndergroundMetal #IndependentMetal #MetalPodcast #MusicPodcast #Drumming #DeathMetalDrums #VinylRecords #7InchVinyl #PhysicalMedia

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