Today in 1993 Malevolent Creation released the album Stillborn Fort Lauderdale, Florida Death Metal Status:Active Years active: 1986-1987 (as Resthaven), 1987-present Arising from the death metal hotbed of Florida in the early 90s (but originally from Buffalo, NY), Malevolent Creation tend to be somewhat overlooked in discussions of groups who helped define the sound and style of American death metal. Initially inspired by the sonic and lyrical extremity of Slayer, the group landed a deal with Roadrunner Records at the dawn of the 90s, featuring a lineup of vocalist Brett Hoffmann, guitarists Phil Fasciana and Jeff Juskiewicz, bassist Jason Blachowicz, and drummer Mark Simpson. Their 1991 debut album, The Ten Commandments, became something of a landmark in the death metal underground, expanding on the early work of Slayer and fellow Floridians Death. Its sequel, 1992s Retribution, was just as strong, featuring two new members added from Solstice -- guitarist Rob Barrett (who replaced Juskiewicz) and drummer Alex Marquez. Barrett and Marquez were replaced by John Rubin (who had been in a very early lineup of the band) and Crazy Larry Hawke for 1993s Stillborn, which disappointed many of the groups faithful and signaled an acrimonious end to their relationship with Roadrunner. Those label difficulties nearly broke the band apart, but they eventually resurfaced on Pavement Music with a more progressive, technical approach and an even more revamped lineup on 1995s Eternal. Hoffmann was gone, with the vocals now handled by bassist Blachowicz, while guitarists Fasciana and Rubin were joined by ex-Suffocation drummer Dave Culross. The remixes/outtakes/demos collection Joe Black appeared in 1996, followed the next year by In Cold Blood, which featured guitarist John Paul Soars taking Rubins place, and drummer Derik Roddy replacing Culross. For 1998s The Fine Art of Murder, Fasciana (now doubling on keyboards) brought vocalist Hoffmann, guitarist Barret, and drummer Culross back to the fold, along with new bassist Gordon Simms. The Pavement label retrospective, Manifestation, appeared in 2000, followed towards the end of the year by the all-new Envenomed. The sequel to Envenomed came out two years later, followed a few months later by drummer Justin DiPintos last album with the group, The Will to Kill. Roadrunner Records Brett Hoffmann - vocals Jon Rubin - lead guitar Phil Fasciana - lead guitar, rhythm guitar Alex Marquez - drums Guest/Session Dave Smadbeck Keyboards, Samples 1. Dominated Resurgency (4:16) 2. The Way of All Flesh (4:24) 3. Dominion of Terror (4:32) 4. Geared for Gain (3:04) 5. Stillborn (4:44) 6. Ordain the Hierarchy (2:46) 7. Carnivorous Misgivings (3:16) 8. Genetic Affliction (4:40) 9. Ethnic Cleansing (4:23) 10. Disciple of Abhorrence (6:18) Total Time: 42:29 Recorded and mixed at Pro Media Studios, Gainesville, FL. Mastered at Future Disc, Hollywood, CA. Music by Phil Fasciana except Disciple of Abhorrence, Geared for Gain by Phil Fasciana, Jon Rubin and The Way of All Flesh by Jon Rubin, Phil Fasciana. The band originally wanted to go back to Scott Burns and Morrisound Recording Studio but Roadrunner Records refused due to financial reasoning, the low sales and negative reviews led to Roadrunner Records cutting Malevolent Creation from their roster. Phil Fasciana had stated in numerous interviews that he recorded the bass parts for the album. Brazilian version bonus tracks: 11. Memorial Arrangements 12. Premature Burial 13. Multiple Stab Wounds 14. Thou Shall Kill! 15. Eve of the Apocalypse 16. Systematic Execution 17. Slaughter of Innocence 18. Piece by Piece Stillborn is the third full length studio album by Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation. It was released in 1993 on Roadrunner Records youtube/watch?v=rY_M_ETC78Y
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