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Malevolent Creation’s Guitarist Phil Fasciana Battles Severe Pneumonia

7/18/2025

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Phil Fasciana, the founding guitarist of the iconic Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation, is fighting for his life in a Montpelier, France hospital, battling severe bacterial pneumonia. The band has reached out to fans on social media, asking for their thoughts and prayers as his family navigates this challenging time and considers the best path for his recovery.

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Phil Fasciana, the founding guitarist of the iconic Florida death metal band Malevolent Creation, is fighting for his life in a Montpelier, France hospital, battling severe bacterial pneumonia. The band has reached out to fans on social media, asking for their thoughts and prayers as his family navigates this challenging time and considers the best path for his recovery.