Dutch blackened death metal architects Misanthropia have released a harrowing new lyric video for their track “Malediction And Laughter.” The track is taken from their critically acclaimed album Envy The Dead, which is out now via Wormholedeath.
Drenched in blood-soaked imagery and sinister storytelling, “Malediction And Laughter” delivers an intense narrative of violence and psychological horror. With its relentless seventeen strikes motif and cinematic execution, the track immerses listeners in a raw, visceral experience. Inspired by the infamous Lizzie Borden case—one of the most notorious unsolved murders in American history—the song fuses historical reality with extreme metal’s macabre imagination, making it a haunting and unforgettable listen.
For those unfamiliar with the legend, Lizzie Borden was accused of hacking her father and stepmother to death with an axe in 1892, yet was controversially acquitted in a sensational trial. The eerie nursery rhyme, “Lizzie Borden took an axe…” still echoes through pop culture today, feeding the fascination with the case’s unsolved mystery.
Envy The Dead – A Descent into Historical Madness
A dark odyssey into historical horrors, Envy The Dead is a concept album dripping with themes of necromancy, murder, and madness, drawing inspiration from infamous figures like Jack the Ripper. Stripping away their previous symphonic influences, Misanthropia forge a path through progressive Death/Thrash aggression, with sonic nods to Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Necrophobic, Mayhem, and Death.
The legendary Mike Wead engineered, mixed, and mastered the album (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond), ensuring its crushing impact and eerie atmosphere remain unmatched.
STREAM/BUY ENVY THE DEAD: orcd.co/envythedead
MISANTHROPIA is no stranger to sonic devastation. For over 20 years, they’ve carved a path through the metal scene with their unique blend of Blackened fury and Death Metal aggression. Their longstanding partnership with legendary producer/engineer MIKE WEAD (Mercyful Fate, King Diamond) continues on ‘ENVY THE DEAD’, ensuring a potent and punishing listening experience.
Line up:
Bram Koller-Rythm Guitars and Vocals
Dennis Schoenmaker-Rythm And Lead Guitars
Pepijn Heilbron-Bass
Hugo de Waal-Drums
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