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| genre = [[Technical death metal]]
| genre = [[Technical death metal]]
| origin = [[Trois-Rivières]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| origin = [[Trois-Rivières]], [[Quebec]], Canada
| years_active = 1994–2012
| years_active = 1994–2012, 2023–present
| label = [[Galy Records|Galy]]
| label = [[Galy Records|Galy]]
| associated_acts = [[Voivod (band)|Voivod]], [[Gorguts]], [[Quo Vadis (band)|Quo Vadis]], [[Cryptopsy]], [[Kataklysm]], Eclipse Prophecy, [[Beneath the Massacre]], [[Contrarian]]
| associated_acts = [[Voivod (band)|Voivod]], [[Gorguts]], [[Quo Vadis (band)|Quo Vadis]], [[Cryptopsy]], [[Kataklysm]], Eclipse Prophecy, [[Beneath the Massacre]], [[Contrarian]]
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| past_members = Martin Carbonneau<br />[[Daniel Mongrain]]<br />François Mongrain<br />Pier-Luc Lampron<br />François Richard<br />Patrice Hamelin
| past_members = Martin Carbonneau<br />[[Daniel Mongrain]]<br />François Mongrain<br />Pier-Luc Lampron<br />François Richard<br />Patrice Hamelin
}}
}}
'''Martyr''' was a Canadian [[death metal]] band from [[Trois-Rivières]], [[Québec]].<ref>[http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/06/09/live-kataklysm-get-huge-toronto-metalhead-support/ "Kataklysm Get Huge Toronto Metalhead Support".] ''Chart Attack'', Pete Richards - Jun 9, 2008</ref> Their musical style consisted of mostly progressive use of melodics and variations of [[Thrash metal|thrash]] and death metal influences.
'''Martyr''' is a Canadian [[death metal]] band from [[Trois-Rivières]], [[Québec]].<ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20170821125849/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2008/06/09/live-kataklysm-get-huge-toronto-metalhead-support/ "Kataklysm Get Huge Toronto Metalhead Support".]}} ''Chart Attack'', Pete Richards - Jun 9, 2008</ref> Their musical style consists of mostly progressive use of melodics and variations of [[Thrash metal|thrash]] and death metal influences.


== History ==
== History ==
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In 2007 the band released an album, ''[[Feeding the Abscess]]''.<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/martyr-feeding_abscess "Martyr Feeding the Abscess"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Jill Mikkelson
In 2007 the band released an album, ''[[Feeding the Abscess]]''.<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/martyr-feeding_abscess "Martyr Feeding the Abscess"]. ''Exclaim!'', By Jill Mikkelson
Feb 15, 2007</ref><ref>[http://www.deadtide.com/reviews/albums/page.php?id=3671 "Martyr, Feeding the Abscess"]. ''Deadtide'', K. Huckins. [https://web.archive.org/web/20161229032142/http://www.deadtide.com/reviews/albums/page.php?id=3671 Archived] at the Wayback Machine</ref> In 2008 the band released a video, ''Havoc in Quebec City''.<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/martyr-havoc_in_quebec_city "Martyr Havoc in Quebec City]. ''Exclaim!'', By Bill Whish, Oct 23, 2008</ref>
Feb 15, 2007</ref><ref>{{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20161229032142/http://www.deadtide.com/reviews/albums/page.php?id=3671 "Martyr, Feeding the Abscess"]}}. ''Deadtide'', K. Huckins. {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20161229032142/http://www.deadtide.com/reviews/albums/page.php?id=3671 Archived]}} at the Wayback Machine</ref> In 2008 the band released a video, ''Havoc in Quebec City''.<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/music/article/martyr-havoc_in_quebec_city "Martyr Havoc in Quebec City]. ''Exclaim!'', By Bill Whish, Oct 23, 2008</ref>


Daniel Mongrain joined [[Voivod (band)|Voivod]] in 2008, under the nickname "Chewy".
Daniel Mongrain joined [[Voivod (band)|Voivod]] in 2008, under the nickname "Chewy".

Martyr went on hiatus in 2012 due to disagreements between band members. The band reformed in 2023 and will perform at the Trois-Rivières Metalfest in November 10, playing their second album ''[[Warp Zone (album)|Warp Zone]]'' in its entirety.<ref>[https://blabbermouth.net/news/voivod-guitarist-dan-chewy-mongrain-to-resurrect-martyr-for-appearance-at-2023-trois-rivieres-metalfest VOIVOD Guitarist DAN 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN To Resurrect MARTYR For Appearance At 2023 TROIS-RIVIÈRES METALFEST]. ''[[Blabbermouth.net]]'', July 16, 2023</ref>


==Members==
==Members==
* [[Daniel Mongrain]] (1994–2012) - [[Electric guitar|guitar]], [[Singing|vocals]]
* [[Daniel Mongrain]] (1994–present) - [[Electric guitar|guitar]], [[Singing|vocals]]
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* François Mongrain (1994–present) - [[Bass guitar|bass]], backing vocals
* Martin Carbonneau (2002–2012) - guitar
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* Patrice Hamelin (1997-present) - [[Drum kit|drums]]
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* François Mongrain (1994–2012) - [[Bass guitar|bass]], backing vocals
* Pier-Luc Lampron (1994–2001) - guitar
* Martin Carbonneau (2002–present) - guitar
* François Richard (1994–1997) - drums
* François Richard (1994–1997) - drums
* Pier-Luc Lampron (1994–2001) - guitar
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* Patrice Hamelin (1997–2012) - [[Drum kit|drums]]


===Timeline===
===Timeline===
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Martyr
OriginTrois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada
GenresTechnical death metal
Years active1994–2012, 2023–present
LabelsGaly
Past membersMartin Carbonneau
Daniel Mongrain
François Mongrain
Pier-Luc Lampron
François Richard
Patrice Hamelin
Websitewww.martyr-canada.com

Martyr is a Canadian death metal band from Trois-Rivières, Québec.[1] Their musical style consists of mostly progressive use of melodics and variations of thrash and death metal influences.

History

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Formed in 1994 by brothers Daniel (guitar, vocals) and François Mongrain (bass), along with Pier-Luc Lampron (guitar) and François Richard (drums), Martyr recorded a demo tape in September 1995 titled Ostrogoth.[2][3] In September 1997, the drummer François Richard left the band being replaced by Patrice Hamelin, the full-length debut Hopeless Hopes was self-released in November that same year.[2]

Martyr independently released their second album, Warp Zone, in 2000.[4] Lampron had left the band and was replaced on the guitar by Martin Carbonneau.

In 2007 the band released an album, Feeding the Abscess.[5][6] In 2008 the band released a video, Havoc in Quebec City.[7]

Daniel Mongrain joined Voivod in 2008, under the nickname "Chewy".

Martyr went on hiatus in 2012 due to disagreements between band members. The band reformed in 2023 and will perform at the Trois-Rivières Metalfest in November 10, playing their second album Warp Zone in its entirety.[8]

Members

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  • 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

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Discography

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Live albums

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Video albums

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  • Havoc in Quebec City (2008)

References

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  1. ^ "Kataklysm Get Huge Toronto Metalhead Support".[usurped] Chart Attack, Pete Richards - Jun 9, 2008
  2. ^ a b "Martyr Interview with Daniel and François Mongrain". hardtimes.ca. 2008-04-08. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
  3. ^ "Martyr Feeding the Abscess". Sputnik, Review by Mike Stagno December 22, 2006
  4. ^ "Martyr - Warp Zone". Chronicles of Chaos, 25/10/2000 by: Brian Meloon
  5. ^ "Martyr Feeding the Abscess". Exclaim!, By Jill Mikkelson Feb 15, 2007
  6. ^ "Martyr, Feeding the Abscess"[usurped]. Deadtide, K. Huckins. Archived[usurped] at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Martyr Havoc in Quebec City. Exclaim!, By Bill Whish, Oct 23, 2008
  8. ^ VOIVOD Guitarist DAN 'CHEWY' MONGRAIN To Resurrect MARTYR For Appearance At 2023 TROIS-RIVIÈRES METALFEST. Blabbermouth.net, July 16, 2023
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