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Martyr - Planet Metalhead - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Wednesday March 16 2022, 7:08 PM

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We are in the presence of a band active since 1982, ergo, rightly so, dating back to the period of the N.W.O.B.H.M., but with – in addition – the great merit of having founded in the Netherlands, more precisely in Utrecht, the Milan of Holland; therefore real forerunners of heavy metal, which have spread the word of heavy among tulips and mills, certainly making the view less aulic and the less muffled atmosphere less aulic and reassuring. A huge record production, although it recorded a blackout from 1989 to 2005, which includes four full-length (this is the fifth) and an endless series of demos, singles and compilation participations. A real river of lava, the one originated by the Dutch quintet proponent of what they themselves have renamed "Dutch Metal". Who among us would not like to live on a planet entirely devoted to our beloved musical genre, which we would never abandon and never abandon? Well, this last effort of the five martyrs describes to us, from every possible point of view, this hypothetical, ideal planet and the life that distinguishes it. The intro reminded me of the soundtracks of the horror films of the 70s, in which the children's children's voices were used a lot, which took on a disturbing aspect made more full of pathos by the combination with the piano, an instrument (whatever one may say, simply eternal). Then, all hell breaks loose! The whole album is pure and uncontaminated Power Metal that more orthodox you can't, played impeccably and characterized by sharp guitars, super powerful uvula and impressive vocal extension, with a very precise and powerful rhythm section; the riffs are very effective and the sound impact is devastating, the headbanging is almost immediate and incessant, I would say inevitable. The sharp and dueling solos, well built without lingering in virtuosity of any kind: everything is quintessential and gives us a CD destined to perpetrate the glories of metal in a more than worthy and adequate way. Go on, Martyr! - allaroundmetal

Release Date: February 24, 2022

FFO: Judas Preist, Iron Maiden, Helloween

Location: The Netherlands

WELCOME TO MARTYR - METAL TORTURE SINCE 1982!

Martyr is a heavy / speed / power metal band from Utrecht / The Netherlands that exists since 1982. During their career, a few demo cassettes were released as well as a number of long players. The general public first became acquainted with Martyr in 1984 when Roadrunner Records released the ' Dutch Steel ' compilation album.

Martyr's contribution to this release entitled ' Snow And Fire ' is still a highlight on the band's setlist today. In 1985 their song ' En Masse (Stand Or Die) ' appeared on the notorious ' Metal Massacre VI ' album from the legendary U.S.A. based ' Metal Blade ' record label. Both releases gained interest from metalheads from all over the world.

The debut mini album ' For The Universe ', which was released the same year, nowadays is considered a genuine heavy metal classic. The well-known website ' Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives ' states: "Martyr's songwriting is vastly superior to most of its competitors".

Its successor ' Darkness At Time's Edge ' (1986) made Martyr's fanbase grow larger and larger and the band gigged and performed all over Europe. Martyr even was aired on MTV's 'Headbangers Ball' show.

After a few years however the band members decided to go separate ways and explore other musical directions in acts such as Medallion, Mindscape, Syrenade, Vangouw, Hot Legs and Wild Ride .

Needless to say, Martyr went on hiatus for a while... The flame however never flickered out and reignited around 2005 when they were asked to reunite to play old school metal festivals such as Heavy Maniacs Fest , Keep It True and Headbangers Open Air .

After the very successful reunion shows Martyr was back on track which resulted in the ' Fear The Universe ' compilation (2009, Rusty Cage Records ) and their highly anticipated comeback album ' Circle Of 8 ' on Metal Blade Records in 2011.

In 2014, Martyr was featured on the ' Dutch Steel (80's Metal From The Netherlands) ' compilation and their sophomore " after reunion " studio album ' You Are Next ' was released in 2016 by Into The Limelight Records .

The group frequently performs home and abroad, as a headliner or as a support act such as Manilla Road , Lizzy Borden, Saxon, Iced Earth and Trivium . The absolute highlights in Martyr's career so far have been three tours in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Their performance at the sold out 2019 edition of the legendary True Thrash Fest in Osaka was recorded and released on their most recent output ' Live In Japan ' which was released worldwide through Pt78 Records (The Netherlands) in co-operation with Rock Stakk Records (Japan). The album contains songs from their career-spanning back catalogue.

Martyr is releasing their new full-length on 24 February 2022. The 3 previously released songs ' No Time For Goodbyes', 'Fire Of Rebellions' and ' Raise Your Horns, Unite !' already showed an excellent performance beforehand. With 2 online listening sessions in December 2021 the band got confirmation that this material was the best thing Martyr has ever produced and it will be the next step forward. All songs are written by MARTYR, produced, mixed and mastered by drummer Rick Valcon at RA Recordings and are of excellent production quality. The new artwork is created by Wasi Kendedes .

"Planet Metalhead" will prove Martyr is still a force to be reckoned with.

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