MALEFIC Strike With “Blood Of The Throne,” A Ruthless Opening Statement From Impermanence!

Blackened thrash force MALEFIC returns with ferocity intact on their new single, “Blood Of The Throne,” the opening salvo from their forthcoming full-length album Impermanence, due out February 13th, 2026 via Terminus Hate City. Pre-orders for Impermanence are available HERE. 

Starting the album with a bang, “Blood Of The Throne” is a blistering blackened thrash track driven by relentless high tempos and unyielding aggression. The song showcases each member of MALEFIC at their absolute limits, featuring extremely fast and precise guitar picking, overly ornate drumming, and a sharp command of leads, melodies, and harmonic interplay.

Lyrically, “Blood Of The Throne” confronts the struggles of capitalism and the systems of global control imposed on the masses. While its sentiment echoes the idea of slaying the monarchy, the focus is firmly on modern structures of power, including CEOs, members of Congress, and world leaders. Ironically, the song was originally written by former guitarist Cory, whose later political alignment moved in a drastically different direction. Despite that, the lyrics remain strikingly relevant, fitting both the desperation present in the music and the broader social climate. Regardless of where listeners fall on the American political spectrum, the message is clear. We all recognize the real demons in our society, we simply do not agree on the solution.

As a high-energy, hype-driven track, the band felt Impermanence had to begin with something uncompromising. “Blood Of The Throne” sends a clear message that MALEFIC is not here to ease listeners in. Originally intended to be the album title, the song instead lent its name and artwork to a four-song demo released on Bandcamp and later on cassette. Having existed since the band’s early days, the track has evolved significantly with the modern lineup.

The song builds tension through desperate, biting vocals before opening into a soaring melodic break reminiscent of classic 1980s heavy metal. It ultimately closes with a final verse and solo, turning what was once a somber, reflective ending into a decisive final statement. That choice reinforces the song’s core theme. Capitalism and global politics do not quietly fade out, they grind forward until there is nothing left.

A proven crowd-pleaser and one of the band’s favorite tracks to perform live, “Blood Of The Throne” is also among the most demanding songs in the MALEFIC catalog, particularly for the drummer and vocalist, due to the sheer intensity and density of every part.