Malota
Scapegoat
Malota's sophomore studio album, , released by Go Down Records, drops four years after their latest EP. The title conjures the image of a sacrificial lamb, symbolizing the degradation that permeates our world, the anguish born from hatred, fanaticism, and the profound fear of isolation. In this new chapter, the band takes a bold sonic turn: rhythms slow to a menacing crawl, melodies grow darker and more foreboding, and the vocals carve out a raw, visceral space filled with screams and despair. The rock influences of their early days are cast aside in favor of a metallic, gritty, and monolithic sound, brimming with tension and an unyielding, uncompromising edge. The album's striking cover features a woman locking eyes with the viewer, her silent gaze heavy with judgment. She embodies all those who have sufferedand continue to sufferat the hands of ignorance, cruelty, and a toxic culture shaped by a male-dominated world. With Scapegoat, Malota delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the pervasive anxiety of facing an uncertain future. The album reflects on the violence of conflicts, both past and present, channeling a profound sense of unease and disillusionment with contemporary society.