Maltuka – Black Rite [Download Included]

High Roller Records, ltd 350, 425gsm heavy cardboard cover, insert, download codeNorway may be the cradle of second-wave black metal, but the country also boasts a small but fine thrash scene with internationally recognized acts such as Nekromantheon, Inculter or Blood Tsunami. Enter Maltuka from Bergen, a new rising force within the genre set to go places with their four-track debut EP “Black Rite”. Guitarist/singer Viljar Brunvoll and drummer Mats first collaborated in 2016/17, recording two EPs and playing several shows as members of Psykopath. When that band dissolved, the two continued working together on demos, which eventually gave birth to Maltuka. “Aside from our own desire to play thrash metal, ” says Viljar, “we believe the Norwegian scene has room for more variation. We also like to think we bring something fresh to the table-our own sound and expression-while still paying homage to the classic elements of the genre.” With influences rangi