MARTYR To Release 'Circle Of 8' Through METAL BLADE RECORDS

August 16, 2011

Metal Blade Records has set a November 8 North American release date for "Circle Of 8", the long-awaited new album from Dutch metal veterans MARTYR.

During the five years that MARTYR was alive and kicking (1982-1987),the band released two albums that are considered classics and a delight for those who love strong melodies, speedy riffs and a high level of technicality "For The Universe" (1985) and "Darkness At Time's Edge" (1986). During that period, MARTYR appeared on compilation albums from Roadrunner and Metal Blade, was voted Holland's best new metal band in Aardschok magazine, toured with several international acts and appeared on Sky channel's "Monsters Of Rock" program.

MARTYR disbanded in 1987, but reunited in 2001 to play at the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival. Four years later, the band reformed with almost the complete 1982 lineup to perform at the Headbangers Open Air and Keep It True festivals. The flame has been burning again and the band continued to play live ever since.

In December 2008 MARTYR supported U.S. shock rockers LIZZY BORDEN on their European tour and played shows in 2009 and 2010 with FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, VICIOUS RUMORS, JAGUAR and EVERGREY, among others.

In 2009, the first new MARTYR record in almost 25 years saw the light of day. A new EP titled "Fear" was coupled with a re-release of the classic "For The Universe" album and made available as a double digipack entitled "Fear The Universe" on Rusty Cage Records.

In 2010 and 2011 MARTYR re-entered the studio and began work on the follow-up to "Fear" featuring 11 new tracks and a re-recording of the fan-favorite classic "Speed Of Samurai".

Comments the band: "MARTYR is really pleased to have the new album, 'Circle Of 8', released by Metal Blade Records. It feels like a reunion with metal friends for us after the 'Metal Massacre VI' release in 1986!"

MARTYR is:

Rick Bouwman - Guitar
Wilfried Broekman - Drums
Rop van Haren - Vocals
Marcel Heesakkers - Guitar
Toine van der Linden - Bass

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