MALLEVS is a heavy metal band created in Chrysoupolis, Kavala by Giannis Maleas (ex-White Tower) in bass, Panos Takos (ex-Lightning Rust) in vocals and Manos Triantafyllou (ex-War Device) in guitars. The line-up was completed by the drummer, Nikos Tsiligoudis in order for their first single "Fire and Blade" to be released by Lovestate Records. The first full-length album of the band "The Hammer" by Floga Records comes with changes and additions to the line-up of the band. Thomas Trampouras was added as one of the guitarists while Kostas Gkialou (Wild Heat) was behind the drums.