Arcane Malevolence

- Stamford/Norwalk, CT Metal / Progressive Metal / Death Metal

About

Members: Chris Baldwin - Vocals, Johnny Pluckman - Bass, Michael Devaney - Guitar, Chris Anderson - Drums

Sounds Like: Opeth, Emperor, Death, Nevermore, Carcass

Label: Couth Industries

Manager: Johnny Pluckman

Bio: Arcane Malevolence is founded on the notion that originality and creativity should be nurtured and fostered in music. By mixing progressive melodies and intentional dissonance with heavy rhythms, psychotically inspired vocal stylings and almost nonsensical lyrics, Arcane Malevolence hopes to rip ... See Full Bio

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We're looking for a tight rhythm guitar player and powerful vocalist for new project, please email couth@arcanemalevolence.com if interested

Press

“Arcane Malevolence performed a highly energetic set and got the pit initiated for the storm that was about to unravel”

— HornsUpRocks.com, Horns Up Rocks: The New York City Heavy Music Coallition

“It's hard to categorize their approach accurately besides metal unless you want to create one of those sub-sub-sub-you hopefully get the picture by now-sub-genres. The members of Arcane Malevolence frantically finesse their way through many a metal sub-genre.”

— G Jacquin, New York Groove

“To mistake that this is a band unaware of the message they are sending out would be a mistake; amidst the palpable proficiency of their music, which displayed their commitment to the metal sound, and their stage presence, they brought a set that was energetic, humorous, smart, and for those with an open mind and love for innovative sound: Fun.”

— Navjot Kaur Sobti, SMN News

“Now, death metal is a genre that’s been playing around, cookie-monster blended with two scoops of dry humor, “Hatredy,” and self-cliché-mocking style – I’m talking everything from Dethklok to Macabre. But “sexual death metal” is an art, one that this Stamford-based four piece perfected, mocked, and simultaneously espoused.”

— Navjot Kaur Sobti, SMN News

“One of the main things I love about Arcane Malevolence is the fact that I have immense difficulty actually describing who or what they specifically sound like. This band constantly keeps the listener on their toes waiting for the next musical twist they are about to deliver. With each riff comes that feeling of being on the edge of your seat, not knowing what to expect. Arcane Malevolence have a wide array of different influences, and manage to somehow combine them all and re-translate them smoothly and seemlessly. They combine elements of King Crimson, Emperor, In Flames, Nevermore, Dark Tranquility and Death and throw their own psychotic twist on it, then throw it in a blender and serve it up in a weird and diverse 7 course meal.”

— Jaymz Delisle, The Sound Magazine / More Sugar Magazine

“Arcane Malevolence brings creativity and originality to each song in their debut album, Wicked Turn of the Vine. Their progressive metal music is packed with something for everybody: interesting melodies, strong rhythms, and humor.”

— Tunecore News

“Their malevolence may be arcane, but it seems to be perfectly effective, if their Best Metal win is any indication. And they have a strategy. “We try to confuse [audiences] with an over-saturation of stimuli,” says Pluckman. “If that doesn’t work, we might break out weapons.” Weapons? Check out these rippin’ solos. Arcane Malevolence is plenty face-shredding with their tried and true tools of the metal trade.”

— Brian LaRue, The Fairfield County Weekly

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2012
Jan 28

Lanza Restaurant & Capr…
Ansonia, CT, US | 9:00pm
Lanza Restaurant & Capri Lo...
Ansonia, CT, US
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:00pm
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Show starts @ 9:45PM Xenosis goes on around 12:30AM
2012
Jan 13

Fontana's Bar
New York, NY, US | 8:00pm
Fontana's Bar
New York, NY, US
Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:00pm
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2011
Oct 21

Acoustic Cafe
Bridgeport, CT, US | 7:00pm
Acoustic Cafe
Bridgeport, CT, US
Fri Oct 21, 2011 7:00pm
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2011
Sep 30

Seaside Tavern
Stamford, CT, US | 9:00pm
Seaside Tavern
Stamford, CT, US
Fri Sep 30, 2011 9:00pm
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Friday September 30th Seaside Tavern Arcane Malevolence (Best Metal Band in Fairfield County) Alekhine's Gun (Brutal Brooklyn Chick-Fronted Thrash Metal) Warstrike 666 (Blackened Nuclear Assault) They Hate Us (NY Washboard Punk) Join Arcane Malevolence as they celebrate their 2011 Best Metal Band victory! Also welcome Alekhine's Gun and Warstrike 666 for their first Stamford gig! And watch They Hate Us play a set longer than 7 minutes! Doors at 9, first band at 9:30. $5 cover and 21+ only. http://www.ct.com/entertainment/music/grand-band-slam/fairfield/wtxx-grand-band-slam-fairfield-county-2011-best-metal-20110824,0,5794222.story
2011
Jun 18

Webster Hall
New York, NY, US | 7:00pm
Webster Hall
New York, NY, US
Sat Jun 18, 2011 7:00pm
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No Remission is proud to announce that after 2 and a half years we are finally set to release our full-length "Through Blackened Skies" produced by Billy Graziadei. To commemorate the release of our album, we will be holding a record release party at the Studio at Webster Hall on June 18. We are looking to make this a night to remember and will be sharing the stage with some of the areas best bands/good friends Left In Ruins, Arcane Malevolence and Alekhine's Gun. We will also be filming the entire event for a future DVD so come and be a part of history. Contact us or any of the bands to purchase tickets. Only $10. www.reverbnation.com/noremission www.reverbnation.com/leftinruins www.reverbnation.com/alekhinesgun www.arcanemalevolence.com