Italian black metallers Malauriu have unveiled the first track, "Empowerment Rites", from their forthcoming third full-length, The Third Nail, due on 3 April via Adirondack Black Mass. The record marks a bold evolution for the band, merging the raw intensity of black metal with punk‑infused aggression, while showcasing meticulous attention to detail in a warm, organic production that brings out the full depth of the compositions.

Recorded between Italy and the UK from 2024 to 2025, The Third Nail is the result of over a decade devoted to the rawest and most primitive essence of black metal. The album features eight original tracks alongside a ferocious GG Allin cover, further highlighting the band's punk attitude, and includes guest appearances from Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors, USA) and Diego Do'Urden (Mystifier).

The album's artwork draws on Sicilian traditions where the sacred and the profane collide – from blood‑stained processions to brutal reenactments of the Crucifixion – creating a ritualistic atmosphere in which faith intertwines with horror, gore, and the occult.

Mixing was handled by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy), a recognised figure in extreme underground production, while mastering was completed at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden), famed for work with Mayhem, Watain, Funeral Mist, and Shining.

Now based in London, UK, with a solid live line‑up, Malauriu will bring The Third Nail to stages across Europe in 2026, delivering a live experience that amplifies the album's dark intensity and ritualistic energy. Link