1) Martyr is a Dutch Heav… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Martyr is a Dutch Heavy Metal and Thrash Metal band.
During the first five years that Dutch Steel Legends Martyr was active (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. Summer 2009 MARTYR hit the European stages supporting Flotsam & Jetsam and in Fall they did the same with Vicious Rumors.
In 2009 the first new Martyr record in almost 25 years was released . That’s when the new EP ‘Fear’ will be 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).
2022 New album - Planet Metalhead
2) A Canadian technical death metal band. Martyr's intricate and aggressive Technical Metal style is built on complex structures which allies a multitude of emotions from many different musical approaches. The music is not limited to the conventions of traditional metal music, the band striving to push those limits to create a more open-minded concept.
Martyr is based in Quebec, Canada. Their music is often seen as technical progressive death metal.
Martyr's concept was officially created in 1994 by François and Daniel Mongrain.
Themes like affliction, oppression, and agony had to be conveyed by a single word. With this concept in mind, the name "Martyr" was decided upon. Martyr’s music is reflected through lyrics which express emotions such as anguish, outrage, revolt and indignation towards humanity, and the need to improve oneself within this harsh environment. But all in all, the best way to understand this is to listen to the music... and let it drown into your soul.
3) Martyr was a Dutch black metal band who made a couple of albums and disbanded starting over as 2 other bands. Haat - Vocals, Guitar (Onheil, Shrine (Hol))
I.N. Enthroned - Drums
Nomiis - Bass (Shrine (Hol), Onheil)
Amok - Guitars, formerly Bass (Onheil, Shrine (Hol)) (2000-2002, 2004-)
4) Martyr was a Czech death metal group which consisted of Petr "Christopher" Kryštof, Paul Speckmann and Libor "Skull" Lebánek. All of them are known for their engagement in Krabathor and Master.
The band formed in 1999 and a year later released one and only album "Murder X: The End Of The Game" before finally splitting up.
5) A Christian metal band from the late 1980s. Later went on to be Betrayal.
6) American hardstyle producer
Carpe Diem
Martyr Lyrics
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[Lyrics: Daniel Mongrain]
"Don't waste what little time you have
been granted on complaints.
And live your life to the fullest."
The past trespasses
Ephemeral experiences
Fleeting memories
Sacrificing a part of your life
Hungry packs of illusions
No one will grieve or shed a tear
For stolen destinies
Forsaken
Regrets are your life's bitter legacy
Carpe Diem
Your life is yours to create
Carpe Diem
So leave the past behind
[Lead: Pier-Luc Lampron]
[Lead: Daniel Mongrain]
Hope for a second chance
Forever haunting you
Time beyond reclaim
Wasted in the past
Living beside your virtual life
Ad Vitam Aeternam
The opening lines of “Carpe Diem” by Martyr are a powerful call to action that urges listeners to seize the day and truly make the most of life. The lyrics stress the importance of focusing on the present moment, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. The song acknowledges the fleeting nature of life, with lines like “ephemeral experiences” and “fleeting memories.” The regret of squandered opportunities is a recurring theme throughout the song, amplifying the urgency of its message.
One particularly poignant stanza laments the loss of time to “hungry packs of illusions” and warns that “regrets are your life’s bitter legacy.” This provides a stark contrast to the chorus, which encourages listeners to take control and “create” their own lives, rather than being a passive victim of circumstance. The Latin phrase “Carpe Diem,” which translates to “seize the day,” is used as a powerful call to action, demanding that the listener not waste a single moment. Overall, the lyrics of “Carpe Diem” are a passionate and eloquent plea for the listener to embrace life to the fullest and not let fear or regret hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't waste what little time you have
been granted on complaints.
Do not spend the small amount of time you have been given complaining.
And live your life to the fullest.
Live your life to the maximum potential.
The past trespasses
When now settles in
Ephemeral experiences
Fleeting memories
The past is gone and over, fleeting memories and experiences that are no longer tangible.
Sacrificing a part of your life
Hungry packs of illusions
Sacrificing portions of your life to illusions, desires or wants that only leave you feeling unsatisfied.
No one will grieve or shed a tear
For stolen destinies
Forsaken
Regrets are your life's bitter legacy
No one will feel sorrow for missed opportunities or wasted potential, as regrets are the only inheritance into the future.
Carpe Diem
Your life is yours to create
Live in the moment, seize the day, and create your life journey.
Carpe Diem
So leave the past behind
Live in the moment, seize the day, and leave the past in the past where it belongs.
Hope for a second chance
Forever haunting you
Time beyond reclaim
Wasted in the past
Living beside your virtual life
Ad Vitam Aeternam
The regret of a missed opportunity can forever haunt you, wasting away in the past, while your other aspects of life continue moving forward.
Contributed by Grace T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Leonid Isachenko
First tech death band (that I heard) that actually as badass as Death was. Impressive
Tim Fox
Thank you for sharing one of the most beautiful bands I've ever encountered. Can't get enough of their music and it is wonderful to have a place we can all still enjoy it :)
Gretgor
Dan Mongrain should totally continue Martyr, and stay in Voivod at the same time. But that sounds like a lot of work, since both bands are complex as heck.
Tim Fox
I wish he would. I miss martyr so much. I need more of them... I can't get enough
Gretgor
That's true if you're referring to Infini-era Voivod, but their last album is very progressive. Heck, even the punkiest song in the album has a 7/8 outro.
Étienne Lafrenière
The singer is such a good musician....... !
waratthewarfield
Fantastic Tech-Death \m/ this is how its done :D no core bullshit here
Mag Suns
underrated band ever
David Partridge
Out of all of their releases, this one seems to have just the right balance between power and technicality.
07plokoon
This guy's voice reminds me so damn much of Max Cavalera. Fucking awesome band