Released in October 2000 via Arctic Music Group, Envenomed is a hidden gem within Malevolent Creation’s discography. With 11 tracks and a total runtime of 41 minutes and 43 seconds, this album encapsulates the band’s pure, relentless approach to death metal, standing out as an underrated work that deserves more attention.
The album is powered by the unforgettable vocals of Brett Hoffmann (R.I.P. 2018), whose fierce delivery injects Envenomed with a raw emotional force. Supporting him are Phil Fasciana and Rob Barrett on guitars, Gordon Simms on bass, and Dave Culross on drums—all of whom deliver sharp, rapid-fire instrumentation that perfectly embodies the aggressive spirit of classic death metal.
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Backing vocals by Kyle Symons on Kill Zone and Pursuit Revised bring yet another layer into the brutal sound of the album, Gus Ríos drumming on the song Conflict, adding his signature to amplify that intensity within the album. The artwork was made by Travis Smith. Recording, mixing, and mastering were done by engineer Jeremy Staska at Studio B in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Envenomed stands as a powerful entry in Malevolent Creation's catalog, a record that really deserves revisiting and celebration for its sheer intensity and technical depth. For fans of the genre, it is an absolute must-listen, a disc that lends another layer of muscle to what was already a formidable legacy.
