From Sheffield to Download: Stages We've Played

We started in Sheffield in 2010. Since then our music has taken us to some big stages. Here are a few of them.

When did we play Download Festival?

In 2018, eight years after Alex joined Josh and Konan and Malevolence became a band in Sheffield.

Have we played outside the UK?

Yes. In January 2020 we played Invasion Festival in Sydney and toured Australia with Terror, one of the bands we've named as an influence on our sound.

What was the Download Pilot?

In June 2021 we played the Download Festival Pilot. It was the first UK music festival since March 2020, and we were on the bill.

Who else have we worked with?

On "Keep Your Distance", from Malicious Intent (2022), we're joined by Bryan Garris of Knocked Loose. In 2023 we shared a split EP, The Aggression Sessions, with Thy Art Is Murder and Fit for an Autopsy.

What should you wear to a heavy show?

A few tips from the merch side:

• Go light in the pit: a tee is the easiest thing to move in.
• Layer for the walk home: a crewneck or hoodie over your tee keeps you warm once you're outside.
• Cold venue or outdoor stage? A long sleeve covers your arms without the weight of a hoodie.

Whatever you pick, our designs come on tees, long sleeves, crewnecks and hoodies, with a size chart on every product page.

Get set for the next show: shop every Malevolence design.