MARTYR - THE Dutch Metal legends
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MARTYR - THE Dutch Metal legends 
About MARTYR - THE Dutch Metal legends
During the five years that Martyr was alive and kicking (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 M
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Members
Geoffrey Maas
Guitarplayer MARTYR
Geoffrey Maas
GuitaristGuitarplayer MARTYR
Elwin Molenaar
Drums for MARTYR
Elwin Molenaar
DrummerDrums for MARTYR
Vinnie Wassink
Bassist for MARTYR
Vinnie Wassink
BassistBassist for MARTYR
Now "Planet Metalhead" is out for several weeks and the album gets the most amazing reviews, did you also already land on Planet Metalhead? Have you checked out the 10 killer tracks?
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New MARTYR album "Planet Metalhead" to be released worlwide February 24th , 2022.
"Planet Metalhead" comes in various formats and bundle packages and is set for a worldwide release through the Dutch label Pt78 Records in association with No Dust Records (Netherlands), Rock Stakk Records (Japan), Animated Insanity Records (USA), Classic Metal Records (South America) (expired link).
The ten tracks show a variety of impassioned eargasms which correspond to different styles that are firmly rooted in the '80s Heavy Metal scene but with a contemporary twist and production. On this release, the Dutch metallers MARTYR will prove they are stronger than ever before and haven't lost any of their relevance.
Release and 40 years anniversary show will be on March 12th at De Helling, Utrecht (NL)
Tickets are available at: (expired link)
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DUTCH METAL LEGENDS MARTYR ANNOUNCE NEW STUDIO ALBUM ON 02/24/2022
It’s a period of grief & sadness. Traditional heavy metal bands have almost become extinct. Some of the founding fathers of the hard rock & metal scene unfortunately have walked the stairway to (heavy metal) heaven in years gone by.
A vast majority of bands fail to release convincingly strong albums since the mid-Eighties and others have already announced their umpteenth farewell tours. Bands that rocked back in the days are no longer delivering the goods...
This very day, there are no pretenders to the throne of conventional heavy metal. But there’s still hope for the future! The members of the renowned Dutch band MARTYR travelled through time and space in preparations of their new album which is the successor to their notorious ‘Live In Japan’ album which was released in 2019.
During the 40 years of their existence, MARTYR have always been battling unorthodox styles such as nu-metal, screamo or slam death metal. MARTYR therefore is a band you can always rely on to put out a solid as FUCK heavy / speed / thrash metal release.
Mark your agenda for February 24th 2022. That day, the five fierce metal warriors will release their fifth and sophomore studio album entitled ‘Planet Metalhead’. The album comes in various formats and bundle packages and is set for a worldwide release through the Dutch Pt78 Records label in association with No Dust Records (Netherlands), Rock Stakk Records (Japan), Animated Insanity Records ((expired link).), Classic Metal Records (South America) (expired link).
‘Planet Metalhead’ tracklist:
01: ‘Raise Your Horns, Unite!’
02: ‘Demon Hammer’
03: ‘Children Of The Night’
04: ‘Fire Of Rebellions’
05: ‘No Time For Goodbyes’
06: ‘Metal Overdrive’
07: ‘La Diabla!’
08: ‘Diary Of A Sinner’
09: ‘Church Of Steel’
10: ‘Wings In A Darkened Soul’
The ten tracks show a variety of impassioned eargasms which correspond to different styles that are firmly rooted in the Eighties heavy metal scene but with a contemporary twist and production. On this release the Dutch metal legends MARTYR will prove they are stronger than ever before and haven’t lost any of their relevance Pre-sale has been started.
‘Planet metalhead’ release show / 40 years anniversary show:
March 12th 2022, De Helling / Utrecht (The Netherlands)
Have you seen the new MARTYR video?
Raise Your Horns, Unite! is a song about unity, metal and power!
Check it out on YouTube: (expired link)
Raise Your Horns, Unite!
Now on Youtube:
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A Metal Pounding song about unity and power!
Hi All,
It has been a while since we last send you a newsletter from this platform . Actually we have been very busy even during these strange times.
We released new songs and new videos which you can watch on our YouTube channel: (expired link)
But also listen through all streaming platforms or buy a copy at our shop (expired link),
Our latest single called "Fire Of Rebellions" is going great worldwide with lots of attention from radio and press.
So wacth it here and enjoy: (expired link)
Cheers MARTYR
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Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and watch the old and new MARTYR music videos!
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Read here about our short trip back to Japan.
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MARTYR released a new video for "Afterlife" taken from their latest album "Live In Japan" : (expired link)
This video contains live footage of MARTYR performing in Osaka (Japan) during their tour in February 2019.
The album "MARTYR - Live In Japan"' is released on May 31 2019 via Pt78 Records ((expired link)) and on July 7th 2019 via Rock Stakk Records (Japanese edition on (expired link))
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Afterlife
Back to Japan!
MARTYR will return to Japan and play 2 shows in Osaka on Feb 8 and Feb 10.
We couldnt be more happier than coming back to the Land Of The Rising Sun !
Arigatou !
Afterlife
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About MARTYR - THE Dutch Metal legends
During the five years that Martyr was alive and kicking (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 started burning again and the band have con-tinued to play live ever since. December 2008 MARTYR supported US Shock Rockers Lizzy Borden on their European tour. In 2009 and 2010 MARTYR hit the European stages sup-porting great acts like Flotsam & Jetsam , Vicious Rumors, Jaguar, Evergrey.
In 2009 the first new Martyr record in almost 25 years was released. That’s when the new EP ‘Fear’ was 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).
In 2010 and 2011 Martyr re‐entered the studio between the live shows, working on the successor for ‘Fear’.
A complete new album entitled “Circle Of 8” was released by Metal Blade Records in November 2011 world‐ wide and has proven to be a significant impulse in Martyr’s revival after it’s release. With 30 years of MARTYR (with a big celebration in their home town Utrecht – Tivoli) and 30 years of Dutch Steel signed with Metal Blade again : “The Clan Is Back Home and stronger than ever…..”
And the band proves it again in 2015 and 2016 with new national and international tours and with the new and heavy album ‘You Are Next” released by Into The Limelight Records in cooperation with Pure Steel Promotions and Soulfood distribution to be unstoppable.
More headline shows , festivals and support tours followed where the always hard working band coquered a bigger audience. Especially noticed also in Japan, where MARTYR toured Sept - Oct 2017. This resulted in a special release on Edge Trax Records and a tour in the land of the Rising Sun. In 2017 MARTYR continues promoting "You Are Next" , celebrating it's 35 years anniversary headlining the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival. Also the band participated in special projects like the “ANA - Metal for Charity” project and “Breaking The Chains.”
In 2018 the band shows to be unstoppable. With a new line-up and tours through the Netherlands, Belgium , Poland and Germany at hand and a 2nd and 3rd tour in Japan in February 2019 and February 2020, while meanwhle the band signed a new record deal with Pt78 records for 2 albums !
A Live In Japan album is released May 31 2019 which captures the MARTYR eXperience at it’s finest. This release also resulted in an official Japanese release at Rock Stakk Records Japan and a double white vinyl release January 2020 on both labels.
While live shows were onhold due to Covid-19 the band did live streams for the famous Dynamo Metal Fest and for the South American fans. With more time on their hands to deep dive into the new material and recordings as well exploring new territories makes the future look bright for the Dutch Metal Legends.
Releasing their new full-length at 24 February 2022 called “Planet Metalhead” MARTYR will show the metal world to be a very strong force to be reckoned with!
The already released three songs from the album, 'No Time For Goodbyes', 'Fire Of Rebellions' and 'Raise Your Horns, Unite! show the power and diversity of the new reelase “Planet Metalhead”
The new artwork is created by Wasi Kendedes and captures the 80s metal spirit. The album will be released by Pt78 records and different partners all over the world.
Welcome to “Planet Metalhead”. Join us in the MARTYR eXperience !
MARTYR is:
Rick Bouwman - Guitars
Rick Valcon - Drums
Rop van Haren - Vocals
Geoffrey Maas - Guitars
Vinnie Wassink - Bass
For bookings contact MARTYR at:
Wayland Management : info@(expired link) or info@(expired link)
Official websites:
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