They were a trio and t… Read Full Bio ↴Holy Martyr formed in the middle of the nineties.
They were a trio and they were led by guitarist Ivano Spiga.
The band started writing songs, which were in the vein of the classic British metal and of the eighties epic metal.
After numerous changes in the line-up, the band finally found stability in 2002, when they released their first demo cd called “Hatred And Warlust”.
With its relentless savage attack, the cd made proselytes all over Europe, and Holy Martyr gained prestige as one of the best undergound Italian Heavy Metal bands of the new century.
Anyway, the band was not too happy of these great results, so after just 5 months they started composing new stuff and they recorded their second Ep called “Hail to Hellas”.
It was based upon the famous battle of Thermopylae, fought by 300 Spartans. The Ep gained prestige among the most famous Italian, German and Greek magazines, and the band became a cult Heavy Metal band in Europe.
For this album, Holy Martyr asked and got funds from more than 200 fans.
This was quite unusual for an underground band, but they managed to create a huge group of faithful fans all over the world in a short time.
Thanks to the numerous good reviews, Holy Martyr were asked to join the German Festival “Keep It True”, along with bands such as Manilla Road, Elixir and Wizard.
The band got an enormous success in this first abroad appearance, and they were asked to join another festival, this time in Greece (Athens) and along with Cloven Hoof.
Here, they received an enthusiastic welcome.
In 2005, after the positive experience of the previous years, the band produced their third Ep, which was put of print within a few months after its release.
It was called “Vis Et Honor”, and it showed another improvement in the style of the band, which anyway stick to their origins: an epic, aggressive and melodic work, this time inspired by the Ancient Rome and Roman Soldiers.
This third chapter gained the interest of DragonHeart Records, which offered the band a contract and the chance to finally record their debut album, in the name of steel and blood!
Spartan Phalanx
Holy Martyr Lyrics
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We... we have the Lambda on our shields
May we...be given to kill
Don't need any war cries,
To rush the blood to our heads
Three Hundred men, the Elite Guard
You can't stop the
Spartan Phalanx attack
Withering fire and deadly intent
Our enemies will be pushed back
The lyrics to Holy Martyr's song Spartan Phalanx evoke a sense of pride and bravery in the face of battle. The first two lines establish a clear sense of identity for the warriors singing the song - they are men with blades of bronze and the Lambda symbol on their shields, a symbol associated with Sparta. The third line reveals their desire to fight and kill, which is further emphasized in the fourth line by their lack of needing war cries to motivate them into battle.
The chorus paints a picture of a formidable group of soldiers - the Elite Guard - who cannot be stopped by their enemies. The use of the words "withering fire" and "deadly intent" suggest a well-trained and experienced group of warriors who know how to effectively fight and defeat their enemies. Overall, the lyrics to Spartan Phalanx both celebrate and embody the virtues of discipline, courage, and unyielding determination that were prized in ancient Sparta.
Contributed by Bella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jimmy Mavros
I could write this in Greek but i think it's better for all to read...
Two and a half millenia ago, these men gave their lives to protect what they valued the most; Freedom. Legend has it that when they descended to Hades, they were not allowed to drink from the water of oblivion, in order never to forget what they did. The only mortals who never forgot... Till this very day, songs are written for them, and what i come to believe, if there is immortality, well, this is it. 2500 years after you pass, people sing about you and admire you. Hail. Με αγάπη ρε παιδιά.
George Krutz
Proud to be Spartan -Proud to be Ellinas - ZHTO 25 MAPTIOU
Anna Schwarze
The song is amazing. I'm half Greek and every time I listen to it it makes me feel very proud.
stentorasdimitriou
Hellenes and Italians are bonded by blood. We stand together. The two most Glorious Civilazations in a Strong Europe.
OKyriosMA
"Η εύνοια των θεών που κερδίσατε άσβεστη θα σας χαρίσει αιώνια δόξα." Αλκαίος ο Μυτιληναίος
exintaexi
This band is awesome, thanks for sharing. I'll be looking for this album to support you guys. I'm embarrassed by a couple of fools in the comments who believe that trash talking on anyone is good for your own country... The majority of the Hellenes know about Magna Grecia, Sicelia, the cities, the centuries of common culture and even during the 400 years of the barbaric ottoman occupation the term "Roman" was to describe a pure Greek. Greetings from Athens, brothers!
Fabrizio Marongiu
hellenic heavy metal from the island of Sardinia.
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Adam Taylor
give them nothing, take from them everything
Цска фанатик-RBW
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