04/09/2026
Maledictus reveal new single & epic video "Madam Death", and kick off album pre-order for "Lazarvs", out on November 13th, through Fireflash Records.
MALEDICTUS is a Portuguese metal band formed in Lisbon. Bringing together experienced musicians with a shared vision, the band creates dark, powerful and atmospheric heavy music. With a foundation of aggressive riffs, haunting melodies and emotional vocals, the band blends modern heavy metal with darker, more melodic influences.
Today, MALEDICTUS reveal their 3rd single, called "Madam Death", out of their upcoming debut album "Lazarvs", which will be released on November 13th through Fireflash Records.
Watch the video:
https://youtu.be/Gg-hx23eVSQ
Stream/Download the track:
https://save-it.cc/fireflash/madam-death
Get it on Bandcamp:
https://ff-maledictus.bandcamp.com/track/madam-death
The band comments: "Some ghosts are not buried in the earth, but in our hearts. They do not ask to be remembered; they only ask to be endured until love turns to poison, teaching us that there is no grave deep enough for a lie. Madam Death screams in painful agony, her grief unburied and forged in rage. "He loved the Lady of Death as a mortal loves the moon — from afar and in silence, knowing that one day she would call it home."
Bassist Butch Cid created the truely epic video for the track, which deserves attention and fits perfectly to the dark lyrics and the emotional music. "The “Madam Death” music video was created as a living, animated oil-painting narrative in which light, texture, and form shift dynamically with the music. We first developed the story, characters, emotional arcs, visual motifs, pacing, and symbolism through traditional creative discussion. Only afterwards did we generate and meticulously refine the images and animation—using AI purely as a technical tool under their direction—so that every compositional, color, movement, and timing choice remained a deliberate human decision. Every tool is only a quiet servant of the all-seeing eye", says the artist.
The group was formed by musicians seeking to explore a heavier and more expressive sound, combining technical musicianship with compelling songwriting and a cinematic atmosphere. Their music strikes a balance between intensity and melody, moving between crushing guitar passages, dynamic rhythms, and dramatic vocal performances. "Our music reflects who we are and how we process life and our own emotions. Music is life manifested through an artist's soul. We all process life with a sense of dark melancholy”, comments guitarist Ben Stockwell. As history has taught us, Portuguese metal bands are known for their melancholic sound, which reflects their cultural identity.
Since their formation, MALEDICTUS has been focused on creating music that reflects the darker and more emotional aspects of the metal genre. Drawing inspiration from classic and contemporary metal acts, the band aims to create a sound that feels familiar yet distinct, appealing to fans of powerful, atmospheric metal.
Boasting a line-up of seasoned performers and a clear artistic vision, MALEDICTUS is developing new material and establishing its presence in the Portuguese metal scene and beyond. Their debut album, „Lazarvs“, is set to be released on Friday 13th of November. The album title draws heavily on the biblical story of Lazarus in the Gospel of John, in which Jesus performs the great miracle of raising his deceased friend Lazarus from the dead after he had been in the tomb for four days.
„Lazarvs“ can now be pre-ordered on a limited, white colored vinyl edition (incl. a signed autographcard), as well as on a CD Digipak and digital. On Bandcamp you can also buy a cover shirt and various Bundles.
Pre-Order / Pre-Save "Lazarvs":
https://save-it.cc/fireflash/lazarvs
Get the album on CD, Vinyl & Merch Bundles on Bandcamp:
https://ff-maledictus.bandcamp.com/album/lazarvs
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