THE BEAST

With the advent of technology, the possibilities of music that one man can create have exploded in a multitude of directions, and allowed for crossover like never before, synthesizing old and new. Channeling this futuristic approach into his music, Joe Gagliardi III - AKA Martyr Art - demonstrates his self-dubbed ‘digital metal’ on fifth album FearFaith Machines, on which performed, recorded, mixed and mastered every instrument - a true one man army.

The music here is a smooth blend of eras and styles. Thrash and groove like Pantera and Lamb of God meet Fear Factory’s industrial metal leanings, with a smattering of alt-metal à la Slipknot and Static-X, and newer influences on the bleeding edge of djent. Despite these diverse strands, Gagliardi weaves them together in a tapestry with a clear vision of his sound and artistic direction.

One particular highlight on FearFaith Machines can be found in the vocals - Gagliardi’s talents are bewilderingly diverse as he slips from scream to rap to sing at a moment’s notice. The songwriting is also exceptionally tight - no detail has been missed in the fuzzed guitar tone, the swirling electronics or the thundering drums.

FearFaith Machines is not just an updated take on familiar sounds; Martyr Art showcases the power of one human to push each of these genres forward, and what can really be achieved when you put your mind to it.

Album credits:
Recorded, Engineered, Edited and Mastered by Joe Gagliardi III
Produced by Joe Gagliardi III and Holly Berchielli

Tracklisting:
1. Motion
2. The Pleasure of Pain
3. Who Are You
4. Just
5. Constrict
6. Thundering
7. Binary Slavery
Release date for physical edition: November 22nd 2018.

Preorder link here: https://martyrart.bandcamp.com/album/fearfaith-machines