Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, between Sicily and North Africa, the small island country of Malta has a surprisingly growing metal scene. Formed back in 1991, Beheaded represents Maltese death metal from Fgura – a small city in the south-eastern port region.
The group’s roots are more-so connected to a brutal death metal Suffocation style when previously signed to Unique Leaders Records, but have now found a more modern, semi-subdued death metal sound, signing to Agonia Records. The current lineup holds nearly founding bassist David Cachia with vocalist Frank Calleja, drummer Davide Billia (Hour of Penance, Antropofagus), and guitarists Simone Brigo (Blasphemer) and Fabio Marasco (Maze of Sothoth).
Dropping on July 25th, Għadam is the seventh full length by Beheaded, conceptually inspired by the works of Maltese horror author Anton Grasso. Alike horror, the title track creeps through the darkness with deadly, slashing riffs. “Għadam” translated to “Bones” is mausoleum-heavy, with Immolation or Bloodbath rot.