Martriden has digitally released "Cold and The Silence" as of Nov… Read Full Bio ↴UPDATE
Martriden has digitally released "Cold and The Silence" as of Nov. 28th 2015, currently available on http://martriden.bandcamp.com Possible vinyl and other forms of physical releases to be announced in the near future.
UPDATE
Martriden has released a new album entitled "Encounter the Monolith." It is currently only available at their website http://martridenrocks.com. The album features six songs with an approximate running time of 50 minutes. The CD was mixed and mastered by Dave Otero of Flatline Audio. The band previously said about the new album, "We feel it contains some of the most brutal, epic, and perhaps most importantly, the most interesting bits of music we've put together. We are confident that it is the best collection of songs we've composed!"
Martriden is an american melodic death/black metal band with progressive and symphonic influences. They were fully formed in 2005 in their home state of Montana, USA.
Boasting a sound and sophistication far beyond their years and experience as a band, Martriden are one of the few Black/Death Metal bands from the US that MORE than stand up to their European counterparts in terms of everything listeners have come to expect from the genre.
Drawing influence from Opeth, Behemoth, Emperor, Bloodbath, Enslaved and everything in between, Martriden do not just pulverise and maim but also possess the ability to write incredible songs with the kind of dynamics seen in few bands these days. Epic arrangements, relentless drumming and acid gargling vocals? Check. Symphonic melodies, soaring keyboards and rich, thick guitar parts? Check. Rest assured that this band will be appreciated and loved by anyone who prefer a touch of class to their daily headbanging fodder.
Following successful US tour dates with the mighty EMPEROR, as well as a phenomenally well received self titled EP via SOAR in March 07, the potential that Martriden offer started to be acknowledged and their next offering eagerly awaited by all...March 2008 sees the arrival of their debut full length, ‘The Unsettling Dark’. With a faultless and huge sounding production from Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage), the album is a bombastic statement of intent; nigh on an hour of continent sized compositions that will both elevate and bludgeon the listener....the perfect balance of melody and heaviness.
The Enigma of Fate
Martriden Lyrics
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Blackened eyes spilling blood
In the dark I grew
Twisted and torn forever
The pain that shoots inside of me
Taking my life, a deadly thorn
My mind turns to memories
The time will come to pass
I will make my stand
Into silent shadows I crawl
Grey surrounds me, lost within
Burning in my mind
Apparitions, the enigma of fate
The fear of the unknown
Removing the mask, the vacant gaze
Self-lacerations degenerating me
Into each eye I stare, the shades of
Perfect black
My head hangs low, I shudder from
The nothing against my back
Impurities reflected from within
My own blindness, my own regret
Please forgive the evil in me
The essence of which lets me live
Beyond the winds of torment
Blackened eyes spilling blood
In the dark I grew
Twisted and torn forever
The lyrics of Martriden's song "The Enigma of Fate" depict a person who has grown up in darkness and torment. Their eyes are blackened, and they bleed continuously. The pain inside them is so intense that it feels like a thorn slowly taking their life. Isolation is their only companion, and they are constantly haunted by apparitions that seem to be the enigma of their fate.
The fear of the unknown and the fear of their own self-lacerations have degenerated them. They have become blind to their own impurities and regret. They hang their head low, and the weight of nothing seems to be crushing them. The only thing that keeps them alive is their own essence of evil.
The song speaks to the difficulties of life and the struggles we face along the way. It is a reminder that even in the darkest moments, we can still find a way to keep going. Maybe it's not forgiveness that we need, but acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond the winds of torment
The struggles I face go beyond imagination
Blackened eyes spilling blood
I'm hurt and bleeding inside, with no end to the pain
In the dark I grew
My life has been full of misery and darkness
Twisted and torn forever
My soul is forever damaged and fractured
The pain that shoots inside of me
The physical and emotional pain is unbearable
Taking my life, a deadly thorn
The agony is so intense, it's like a poison killing me slowly
My mind turns to memories
I'm haunted by the past, and it's consuming me
Isolation my only companion
I'm all alone in this world, with no one to turn to
The time will come to pass
This phase of my life won't last forever
I will make my stand
I'll fight back, no matter what it takes
Into silent shadows I crawl
I'm hiding and withdrawing from the world
Grey surrounds me, lost within
I'm caught in a state of confusion and hopelessness
Burning in my mind
The pain and anguish is causing me mental torment
Apparitions, the enigma of fate
I'm seeing strange things that I can't explain, wondering if it's all meant to be
The fear of the unknown
I'm afraid of what's coming next, and what I can't control
Removing the mask, the vacant gaze
I'm exposing my true self to the world, with an empty and lifeless stare
Self-lacerations degenerating me
I'm destroying myself, both inside and out
Into each eye I stare, the shades of Perfect black
I'm looking around me, and seeing nothing but darkness and despair
My head hangs low, I shudder from
I'm hopeless and defeated, and trembling with fear
The nothing against my back
The emptiness and loneliness is weighing me down
Impurities reflected from within
The flaws and imperfections in my soul are being revealed to me
My own blindness, my own regret
I realize that I've made mistakes, and I'm filled with regret and guilt
Please forgive the evil in me
I'm begging for forgiveness, despite my many sins and wrongdoings
The essence of which lets me live
Despite all of the pain and despair, I still have a will to survive and keep going
Beyond the winds of torment
The struggles I face go beyond imagination
Blackened eyes spilling blood
I'm hurt and bleeding inside, with no end to the pain
In the dark I grew
My life has been full of misery and darkness
Twisted and torn forever
My soul is forever damaged and fractured
Contributed by Ava P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Benja Moreno
muy buena banda ....suena muy poderosa
Eryka Daemons
Killer band and album. Thanks for uploading.
Shoguhn
I hope for the drummer's sake the band nailed this song on the first couple of takes.
darkv6
Doesn't get much better than this. Makes me sad that this band hasn't gotten the exposure they deserve.
JP Silver
FUCKING KICK ASS! Now this is what I'm talking about, well appreciate the up-loads, thanks \m/
djfal3
I bet with all of our and everyones help, we can make this band receive the positive feedback they want. 'Like' if you agree??
Douglas Yoder
Holy crap - sorry I haven't heard these guys until just now. I'm absolutely amazed!
Gorillazareking
How is this band from Montana?! They make me proud to be an American again, a little bit. \m/ ^__^ \m/