Malignant Aura |Where All Of Worth Comes To Wither |Memento Mori/Grindhead/Primitive Moth

Release Date: 26 January 2026

Format: CD/Vinyl/Digital

Genre: Doom/Death Metal

Country: Australia

Malignant Aura is an Australian doom death metal band formed in 2022. Emerging quickly from the underground, they gained attention with their debut album “Abysmal Misfortune Is Draped Upon Me” and a strong live presence alongside names like Esoteric and Mournful Congregation. Their sound balances crushing heaviness with sorrowful melody, rooted deeply in classic doom death traditions while speaking in a modern voice.

“Where All Of Worth Comes To Wither” is the second full length from Malignant Aura and it sharpens the band’s identity through a darker, more focused approach. The album unfolds as a bleak and oppressive journey, steeped in despair and emotional gravity. The writing stays patient and deliberate, allowing themes of loss, futility, and inner collapse to surface naturally. There is a strong sense of cohesion across the album, with every song contributing to a unified atmosphere of decay and solemn reflection.

The songwriting here is more condensed than on the debut, with fewer tracks and a tighter overall runtime. This decision gives the album a stronger forward pull and keeps the experience intense without drifting. The death metal side of the band’s sound comes across more prominently, adding bite and aggression to the slow moving doom foundation. The balance between brutality and melancholy is carefully maintained, giving the material a grim persistence that never slips into excess.

Vocals sit deep in the mix, reinforcing the album’s oppressive tone and reinforcing the themes of despair and spiritual erosion. Riffs unfold patiently, often circling back on themselves, creating a hypnotic effect that draws the listener further down. The pacing remains heavy and deliberate throughout, allowing tension to build steadily across the album’s runtime. The overall sound feels raw and physical, reinforcing the album’s bleak worldview.

Visually, the album artwork by Paolo Girardi fits perfectly with the music’s suffocating atmosphere, amplifying the sense of dread before a single note is heard. “Where All Of Worth Comes To Wither” presents Malignant Aura as a band refining its voice through restraint and focus. It is a grim, immersive listen that reinforces their place in the modern doom death landscape.

Score: 7.8

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