I still remember the first time I started listening to his band back in 2011 when they released their first music video for “Dawn Of Tomorrow” on Hitz Astro Music Video Grant Award which was Direct / Produced by Khairil M Bahar from Low Angle Production. A six piece of post hardcore band from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia formed in 2008 by Izzul, Danial, Yasmin, Lenny and Asyraf and was later joined by Adiel as the drummer in 2010. The band went on tour play countless of major festival showcasing their music throughout Asia and released their second music video “Forfeit” which was a compilation from their previous tour in 2012. In 2014, Yasmin announced her part ways with the band because of her personal issue the band had to sort out a new solution to find a suitable replacement for her and that’s where Kareema filled in the missing piece in the band as the keyboardist / vocalist and provide a totally different dimension to their music. After a few changes in the line up, in the year 2015 the band has released a single “Perplexity” and also a music video which was taken from their debut album titled “Acension“. Maddthelin deliver a mixture of post-hardcore & screamo elements in their music with their signature blend of screams and catchy choruses which mainly influenced by bands such as Eyes Set to Kill, One OK Rock and Pierce The Veil.
This year, on February 2016 the band has announced the released of their debut album “Ascension” with a total of nine tracks which include seven new material and a two old songs. The album was produced by Maddthelin and Nash Muhandes the man who engineered, mixed and mastered the album. Their album art cover and the designed layout was done by Izzul(Guitarist) himself.
- Perplexity
- Voices
- Axis
- Conscious
- Ascension
- Interlude
- Undone: Part II
- Rise
- Forfeit
For their upcoming shows Maddthelin will be having their “Ascension Showcase” around March 27th at KL Venue, Fahrenheit88. So for those who are interested you are welcome to join them on that day with an opening act by our awesome locals band Tres Empre, The Padangs, Kids On The Move and Red Ruby Avengers. The price for the pre-sale ticket is around RM25 you may need to contact their agent and as for the door ticket the price is around RM35.
For those who are new to this band, I would highly suggest you guys go check them out live or have a listen to their new track online. It’s totally different kind of experience compared to their previous records.
If you’re interested in pre-order their physical CD’s you may wanna contact them through their email at maddthelinband@gmail.com and if wanted the album in digital download you can purchase the album through their official iTunes too.
Don’t forget to follow them on their official facebook, twitter, youtube and instagram to find out more about the band latest update.
