Venice, Italy based Psychedelic Stoner/Rock’n’Roll band Malota have unveiled the official music video for the single “In a Common Grave” taken from their second full-length album, “Scapegoat,” released on October 10th, 2025 via Go Down Records.
Watch the music video for “In a Common Grave” via the YouTube player below:
“In a common grave, where all the good in the world has been buried: ethics, ideals, love, peace, kindness, justice, and the empathy that should guide humanity. A common grave we gaze upon from above with indifference—yet it does not only stare back at us, like Nietzsche’s abyss; it seeps into us, hollowing us out, making us apathetic toward others, whether living or not, visible or invisible. It condemns us to survive a life that is no longer ours—and perhaps never was.” – Malota
Malota‘s sophomore studio album, “Scapegoat,” released by Go Down Records, drops four years after their latest EP. The title conjures the image of a sacrificial lamb, symbolizing the degradation that permeates our world, the anguish born from hatred, fanaticism, and the profound fear of isolation.
In this new chapter, the band takes a bold sonic turn: rhythms slow to a menacing crawl, melodies grow darker and more foreboding, and the vocals carve out a raw, visceral space filled with screams and despair. The Rock influences of their early days are cast aside in favor of a metallic, gritty, and monolithic sound, brimming with tension and an unyielding, uncompromising edge.
The album’s striking cover features a woman locking eyes with the viewer, her silent gaze heavy with judgment. She embodies all those who have suffered—and continue to suffer—at the hands of ignorance, cruelty, and a toxic culture shaped by a male-dominated world.
With “Scapegoat,” Malota delves deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the pervasive anxiety of facing an uncertain future. The album reflects on the violence of conflicts, both past and present, channeling a profound sense of unease and disillusionment with contemporary society.
Purchase “Scapegoat” on Bandcamp: https://godownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/scapegoat
Tracklist:
01. Clemency 05:22
02. Zouari Brigade 05:37
03. Nermin 04:40
04. …But Deliver Us From Evil 06:00
05. Космонавт Pt 2 1st Movement – Descent 02:26
06. Космонавт Pt 2 2nd Movement – Homecoming 05:37
07. In A Common Grave 04:19
08. Until The Next Nuclear Holocaust 07:00
Lineup:
Max D’Ospina / Bass, Piano, Didjeridoo, Vocals
Alberto Montagner / Guitars
Massimo Battistella / Guitars, Backing Vocals
Roberto ‘Mariuz’ Mariuzzo / Drums, Percussion, Lead Vocals on “Clemency,” Backing Vocals
Additional musicians:
Fabio Favaretto (Hobos) / Lead Vocals on “…But Deliver Us From Pain,” Backing Vocals on “Zouari Brigade“
Daniel Grego and Enrico Lenarduzzi on springy metallic noises on “…But Deliver Us From Pain“