Malthusian is an Irish black/death metal band known for producing music that's as dark and foreboding as the philosophy from which they derive their name. Inspired by the grim theories of Thomas Malthus, who predicted that population growth would outpace agricultural production leading to widespread famine and conflict, Malthusian harnesses this bleak outlook to craft soundscapes filled with dissonance, chaos, and an overwhelming sense of doom. Since their emergence on the extreme metal scene, the Dublin-based outfit has garnered attention for their dense and unrelenting approach to sonic devastation.

Having formed in 2012, Malthusian quickly made a mark with their first demo "MMXIII", released in 2013, showcasing a maelstrom of death, black, and doom metal. Their momentum was maintained with the release of the aggressive EP "Below the Hengiform" in 2015, which further solidified their reputation for creating oppressive and intricate compositions. The band's most ambitious work to date came with their 2018 release, "Across Deaths", an EP that saw the band delve deeper into their exploration of humanity's inevitable decline through a complex fusion of genres and a dense lyrical narrative. The specter of their thematic inspiration looms large in their most recent offering, "Time's Withering Shadow", which continues to draw listeners into a realm of existential dread underpinned by their uncompromising sound. Despite their challenging themes and relentless intensity, Malthusian has carved a niche within the metal community for those who appreciate music that not only pounds the eardrums but also provokes thought.