Malevolence - Where Only The Truth Is Spoken (2025) Hi-Res

Malevolence's 2025 release, Where Only The Truth Is Spoken, is widely acclaimed as a significant step forward for the Sheffield metal outfit. Kerrang! states that the band "meet the weight of expectation head-on with superb fourth album, and become the next great British metal band," noting that "Malevolence have emerged bigger, harder, with more teeth, bigger muscles, and an even greater ability to bite anything in front of them in half."

Recorded at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 using the iconic Neve 8078 console, the album boasts a "pristine and powerful" production, as highlighted by Rock 'N' Load, ensuring a clear and impactful sound. The band's signature blend of sludge, thrash, groove metal, and metallic hardcore is refined, with Metal Noise noting that they "aren't afraid to tweak the formula if it sounds good to their ears."

Vocalist Alex Taylor's lyrics are deeply personal, exploring themes of "personal struggles, the state of the world, or the highs and lows of life." Konan Hall's clean vocals provide a "majestic" juxtaposition to Taylor's screams, particularly evident on tracks like "Salt The Wound." The album also features a notable guest appearance from Randy Blythe of Lamb of God on "In Spite," which is described as a "full-circle moment" for the band given their long-standing influence.