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
Felony
Martyr Lyrics
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-All who so thirst for power-
-Fail to see how swift it devours...-
Oh faithless arrogance
Thou hast amended the souls
Of all they who be brave...
Wearing away the spirit, the flame
Those who would rise
Hide 'neath all the lies
And they who would call
Praise their fatality...
Crawling, they, as larvae.
Insipid, arrogance,
Leaving the valiant
Perfidy, hearsay,
Assailing the ardent
Discrete revolts
Abstract word
Bravery fulminated
Stagnant larvae
Truth drawn from the waters of chance
Lust for power, pointless, ignorant
With all the grandeur of entropy
Questioning faith, place your bets
Waxen feathers, raising stakes
A lament of praise,
The tears of an angel
The illusion of glory never to exist
Imperfect perfection
Perfectly imperfect
Forfeiting desire
Perennial quest
Never to begin
[Lead - Dan Mongrain]
Acerbically stoic
Ineptly lucid
Fanatic felons
Heroic cowardice
Jail of flesh
Nets of woven nerves
Ditches of blood
Time's ball and chain
Those who would rise
Hide 'neath all the lies
And they who would call
Praise their fatality...
Crawling, they, as larvae...
The words to Martyr's song "Felony" seem to be a commentary on the dangers of seeking power at any cost. The opening lines "All who so thirst for power / Fail to see how swift it devours" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song, which describes how the pursuit of power can ultimately lead to one's downfall. The lyrics also discuss how those who seek power may do so by lying or manipulating others, but they ultimately end up becoming stagnant and unable to truly live up to their own potential. The chorus repeats the idea that those who seek power end up crawling like larvae, a metaphor that conveys the idea that they are unable to progress or evolve.
The song also touches on broader themes related to the human condition, such as the search for meaning and our relationship to faith. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of power can never truly satisfy us, and that it may even lead us to question the very foundations of our belief systems. The closing lines "Forfeiting desire / Perennial quest / Never to begin" seem to convey a sense of hopelessness, or perhaps a recognition that the search for power or purpose is a never-ending and ultimately fruitless endeavor.
Line by Line Meaning
All who so thirst for power
People who crave power
Fail to see how swift it devours...
They don't realize the consequences
Oh faithless arrogance
Arrogance without faith
Thou hast amended the souls
Destroyed the souls
Of all they who be brave...
Of all the brave people
And so dost thou beseech all
And it begs everyone
Wearing away the spirit, the flame
Destroying their passion and spirit
Those who would rise
People who want to be successful
Hide 'neath all the lies
Hide behind lies
And they who would call
People who call themselves successful
Praise their fatality...
Celebrating their own downfall
Crawling, they, as larvae.
Moving like worms
Insipid, arrogance,
Dull arrogance
Leaving the valiant
Abandoning the brave
Perfidy, hearsay,
Betrayal and gossip
Assailing the ardent
Attacking the passionate
Discrete revolts
Hidden rebellions
Abstract word
Vague language
Bravery fulminated
Courage was burned out
Stagnant larvae
Lifeless worms
Truth drawn from the waters of chance
Discovering the truth by chance
Lust for power, pointless, ignorant
Lust for power is meaningless and uninformed
With all the grandeur of entropy
With the greatness of chaos
Questioning faith, place your bets
Doubting religion, take a chance
Waxen feathers, raising stakes
Fragile feathers, increasing risks
A lament of praise,
Sad celebration
The tears of an angel
An angel's tears
The illusion of glory never to exist
The false hope of never attaining fame
Imperfect perfection
Flawed perfection
Perfectly imperfect
Imperfectly perfect
Forfeiting desire
Giving up on desires
Perennial quest
Endless search
Never to begin
Never starting
Acerbically stoic
Bitterly emotionless
Ineptly lucid
Clear but unskilled
Fanatic felons
Crazy criminals
Heroic cowardice
Brave cowardice
Jail of flesh
Imprisoned by the body
Nets of woven nerves
Nerves like nets
Ditches of blood
Blood-filled trenches
Time's ball and chain
Time's burden
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dan Mongrain
Great Job!! Impressive! Its a great honor! Dan Mongrain(the real one)
Nick Gould
@Dan Mongrain hahah your reply is almost as good as an autograph! Cheers man! Feeding the abscess is definitely in my top 10 favorite albums of all time! \m/
Dan Mongrain
@Nick Gould Good Times!!
Nick Gould
First and only time i got to see martyr was 2008 in moncton NB in a place called paramount...with Rebeccas grave and Dischord! A show ill never forget that hair was godlike! Stage was small that hair was whipping the bass player and other guitarist in the face! Cheers man!
Dbrewski
Cool man, it's actually the first time I see a well-made cover of Martyr song on youtube.
Horatio Nelson
awesome cover...great band (martyr) and great guitar player too!
cjanz
Great cover! Always love your vids.
Dayle Smith
martyr is the most underated metal band to come out of montreal. I am always surprised to see that no one knows them cuz they are crazy awesome.
Nick Burpee
man your musical preference is spot on with mine... once again excellent cover... 5* check my drum vids if you get the time... been a while since i uploaded but it'll give ya ana idea. peace
Victor Zar
Nice song and nice playing!