Martyr (band)
Martyr is a Canadian death metal band. They are from Trois-Rivières, Québec.[1] The band uses many variations of thrash and death metal influences.
Martyr | |
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| Origin | Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Technical death metal |
| Years active | 1994–2012, 2023–present |
| Labels | Galy |
| Associated acts | Voivod, Gorguts, Quo Vadis, Cryptopsy, Kataklysm, Eclipse Prophecy, Beneath the Massacre, Contrarian |
| Website | www.martyr-canada.com |
| Past members | Martin Carbonneau Daniel Mongrain François Mongrain Pier-Luc Lampron François Richard Patrice Hamelin |
History
The band was formed in 1994 by the brothers Daniel and François Mongrain, and Pier-Luc Lampron and François Richard. In September 1995, Martyr made a demo tape called Ostrogoth.[2][3] In September 1997, the drummer François Richard left the band. He was replaced by Patrice Hamelin. The band made the album Hopeless Hopes in November in 1997.[2]
Martyr released their 2nd album, Warp Zone, in 2000.[4] In 2001, Lampron left the band. He was replaced by Martin Carbonneau.
In 2007 the band made the album, Feeding the Abscess.[5][6] In 2008 the band made a video, Havoc in Quebec City.[7]
Daniel Mongrain joined Voivod in 2008. He joined with the nickname "Chewy".
Martyr stopped playing in 2012 because of disagreements. The band reformed in 2023. They played at the Trois-Rivières Metalfest in November 10. In that metalfest, they played all of their second album, Warp Zone.[8]
Members
- Daniel Mongrain (1994–present) - guitar, vocals
- François Mongrain (1994–present) - bass, backing vocals
- Patrice Hamelin (1997-present) - drums
- Martin Carbonneau (2002–present) - guitar
- François Richard (1994–1997) - drums
- Pier-Luc Lampron (1994–2001) - guitar
Timeline
Discography
- Hopeless Hopes (1997)
- Warp Zone (2000)
- Feeding the Abscess (2006)
Live albums
- Extracting the Core (2001)
Video albums
- Havoc in Quebec City (2008)
References
- ↑ "Kataklysm Get Huge Toronto Metalhead Support".[usurped] Chart Attack, Pete Richards - Jun 9, 2008
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Martyr Interview with Daniel and François Mongrain". hardtimes.ca. 2008-04-08. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ↑ "Martyr Feeding the Abscess". Sputnik, Review by Mike Stagno December 22, 2006
- ↑ "Martyr - Warp Zone". Chronicles of Chaos, 25/10/2000 by: Brian Meloon
- ↑ "Martyr Feeding the Abscess". Exclaim!, By Jill Mikkelson Feb 15, 2007
- ↑ "Martyr, Feeding the Abscess"[usurped]. Deadtide, K. Huckins. Archived[usurped] at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Martyr Havoc in Quebec City. Exclaim!, By Bill Whish, Oct 23, 2008
- ↑ Blabbermouth (2023-07-16). "VOIVOD Guitarist DAN 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN To Resurrect MARTYR For Appearance At 2023 TROIS-RIVIÈRES METALFEST". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 2025-04-13.