Martyr

After 25 years the clan is back home !!

During the five years that MARTYR was alive and kicking (1982-1987), the band released two albums that are considered cult in the Metal scene today. ‘For The Universe’ (1985) and ‘Darkness At Time’s Edge’ (1986) are classic Metal, a delight for those who love strong melodies, speedy riffs and a high level of technicality.

In those years, MARTYR appeared on compilation albums from Roadrunner and Metal Blade, was voted... Meer »

After 25 years the clan is back home !!

During the five years that MARTYR was alive and kicking (1982-1987), the band released two albums that are considered cult in the Metal scene today. ‘For The Universe’ (1985) and ‘Darkness At Time’s Edge’ (1986) are classic Metal, a delight for those who love strong melodies, speedy riffs and a high level of technicality.

In those years, MARTYR appeared on compilation albums from Roadrunner and Metal Blade, was voted Holland’s best new Metal band in Aardschok magazine, has toured with several international acts and appeared on Sky Channel’s Monsters Of Rock.

MARTYR disbanded in 1987, but reunited in 2001 to play the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival. Four years later, the band revived almost the complete 1982 line up to play the Headbangers Open Air and Keep It True festivals. The flame has been burning again and the band continued to play live ever since. December 2008 MARTYR supported US Shock Rockers Lizzy Borden on their European tour. But also in 2009 and 2010 MARTYR hit the European stages supporting great acts like Flotsam & Jetsam , Vicious Rumors, Jaguar, Evergrey a.o.

In 2009 the first new MARTYR record in almost 25 years has been released . That’s when the new EP ‘Fear’ was coupled with a re-release of the classic ‘For The Universe’ album as a double digipack entitled ‘Fear The Universe’ on Rusty Cage Records (RCR0017).

In 2010 and 2011 MARTYR re-entered the studio between the live shows, by working on the successor for ‘Fear’.
A complete new album called “Circle Of 8”, has beenreleased by Metal Blade Records in October 2011 worldwide. Another significant impulse in MARTYR's revival. And by signing with Metal Blade again : “The Clan Is Back Home”…….

MARTYR is:
Rick Bouwman - Guitars
Wilfried Broekman - Drums
Rop van Haren - Vocals
Marcel Heesakkers- Guitars
Toine van der Linden- Bass

Discography:
Dutch Steel – Roadrunner Records – 1984
For The Universe – Megaton Records- 1985
Metal Massacre VI – Metal Blade Records - 1985
Darkness At Time’s Edge – Metalloid Records – 1986
For The Universe reissue – High Vaultage / Metal For Muthas- 2004
Darkness At Time’s Edge – High Vaultage / Metal For Muthas- 2004
Fear The Universe 2CD (Fear & For The Universe reissue) – Rusty Cage Records – 2009
Circle Of 8 – Metal Blade Records - 2011

Information & bookings:
Prins Hendriklaan 111
3721 AR Bilthoven
Netherlands
+31 30 244 394 8 / +31 6 304 383 22
www.martyronline.nl
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