ountry of origin:Poland

Location:Tarnów/Kraków, Lesser Poland

Status:Active

 

Genre:Melodic Death/Black Metal

 

Current label:Unsigned/independent

Years active:?-2020 (as Ashura), 2020-present

Malphosia is a modern melodic death/black‑metal band rooted in the Tarnów–Kraków underground, active under its current name since 2020. The project originally operated as Ashura, but the rebranding marked a shift toward a sharper, more melodic, and more aggressive sound—one that blends Scandinavian‑influenced melodeath with black‑metal edge and contemporary Polish extremity.

Their music is defined by energetic riffing, dual‑guitar harmonies, and a vocal approach that balances harshness with clarity. Malphosia’s sound sits at the crossroads of modern melodeath and blackened aggression, with a focus on melody, precision, and emotional intensity rather than atmospheric or folk elements.

I. Origins & Evolution

Ashura (?-2020)

The early incarnation explored melodic death metal with a rawer, less defined identity.
By 2020, the lineup solidified and the band adopted the name Malphosia, signaling a new creative direction.

Malphosia (2020–present)

Under the new name, the band sharpened its sound, leaning into:

• melodic black‑metal phrasing
• modern melodeath structures
• tight, rhythmic guitar interplay
• a more polished and focused production style

This era defines the band’s current identity.

II. Lineup

Current Members

• Miłosz Buchacz – vocals
  A harsh, commanding vocal presence that anchors the band’s melodic aggression.

• Damian Cop – guitars
  Formerly of Horda.
  Provides melodic leads and blackened phrasing.

• Hubert Dulian – guitars
  Also ex‑Horda.
  Complements the lead work with tight rhythm structures and harmonic layering.

• Kacper Kos – bass
  Delivers a warm, driving low end that supports the band’s melodic focus.

• Adrian Kołacz – drums
  A precise, energetic drummer whose style bridges melodeath speed with black‑metal intensity.

Past Member

• Jacek Korzec – guitars
  Part of the early formation before the lineup stabilized.

III. Discography

Reminiscence (EP, 2020)

The band’s first release under the Malphosia name.
A strong debut that establishes their melodic death/black‑metal identity with:

• dual‑guitar harmonies
• sharp riffing
• emotionally charged vocals

Arise (Single, 2021)

A more polished and aggressive track.
Shows the band refining their sound—tighter, heavier, and more confident.

IV. Identity & Direction

Malphosia stands out for:

• a modern melodeath/black‑metal fusion
• tight dual‑guitar work shaped by two ex‑Horda members
• energetic, polished songwriting
• a clear, forward‑moving evolution since the Ashura era

Still active and independent, the band continues to develop within the Lesser Poland metal scene, carrying a sound that is both melodic and forceful, rooted in Scandinavian influence but shaped by the intensity of the Polish underground.