The Martyr is a post punk band based in Los Angeles, CA. Drawing inspiration from industrial rock, gothic rock, post punk, new wave and nearby genres, the group skillfully distills their influences into a sound that feels pretty immediate and intriguing.
Their latest release, Lament in Black, is a striking post punk track steeped in darkness and atmosphere. Driven by a pulsing drumbeat and a mesmeric guitar riff, it strikes as a moody, danceable piece of darkwave suaveness destined for the goth club floor.
Lament in Black delves into emotional breakdown through gothic reflection, where sorrow intensifies to a level of disorientation, resulting in a sense of existential fatigue.
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