Milan’s technical thrash death metal band RAWFOIL dropped their second full-length album, Where Malice Converges, on April 14, 2025, via Ad Noctem Records. The 8-track record, including a bonus track, is a fierce exploration of the human psyche’s darkest corners, diving into unspoken fears, anger, and inadequacy. The band describes it as a descent into self-imposed mental states, where feelings of judgment and displacement fuel an inner malice, forcing one to hide behind masks while grappling with a tainted identity.
The album kicks off with “Arrogance,” and features the single “Come What May,” which has a video released on April 14. Tracks like “D-FENS” and “Only The Dead Can’t Be Wrong” showcase RAWFOIL’s signature blend of intricate riffs and aggressive tempo changes, while the bonus track “The Eagle In The Serpent Shadow” adds a haunting close. Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio in Carate Brianza, the album boasts a modern, incisive production that amplifies its raw energy. The artwork and booklet, crafted by Sheila Franco Art, with a logo by ThePitForge and photos by Hellucination Ph, visually encapsulate the album’s dark themes.
Tracklist:
- Arrogance
- Come What May
- D-FENS
- Dawn Of A New World
- Only The Dead Can’t Be Wrong
- Workaholism
- Dragged Down
- The Eagle In The Serpent Shadow (Bonus Track)
Formed in 2009, RAWFOIL—Francesco Ruvolo (vocals), Tommaso Guerra (guitar), Ruben Crispino (guitar), Lorenzo Riboldi (bass/backing vocals/synth), and Marco Benedetti (drums)—follows their 2018 debut Evolution In Action with this release. Available as a digipak CD and limited red vinyl on Bandcamp, Where Malice Converges is a must-listen for fans of Testament, Exodus, and Metallica’s ‘80s era, infused with a technical death metal edge. The band performed tracks from the album live on April 20 at Slaughter Club in Milan, and more dates are expected. Dive into this journey of human darkness now!