I think these guys enjoy torturing their fans... I need a new album! First it was the classic breakout Hopeless Hopes, then they followed up with the brilliant Warp Zone.

They can do no wrong.

I got Warp Zone of Darko, it is fucking awesome.

yeah, ive heard some tracks. theyre great.......gorguts is better IMO

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Which era? (I'm one of the few who enjoys their early stuff more than Obscura)

both old and new, i dont have Considered Dead but thats coming out on july 13th via roadrunner records "Two form the Vaults" with TEoS. i think erosion was their best but all their stuff is so unique and insane its all enjoyable.

but warp zone is only ten bucks so ill buy it next time i get cds

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BOO! Martyr >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Gorguts.

they both rule...MArtyr is more for astonishment while Gorguts is more for weed smoking.

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Martyr > You

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Martyr > Most anything... ever.

Fuck, man, they are good, but not THAT good.

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If you guys like Martyr, then check out Caphurnaum (with Mongrain!). Much better vocals, better songs, better riffs, ect.

Cudos to Nihilist for introducing me to them!

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How, about, you, use, some, more, commas.

I'm joking. Much love. And listen to Darko, folks.

i LOVE Martyr's vocals, its a nice change from "growl greww gro gog o frha" you can hear what hes saying, yet its still agressive.

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Yes, they're THAT good. And I'm getting their official tab books soon .

yeah,i thought i might pick that up sometime too

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I have Fractured. While it's quite amazing, it loses the certain charm Martyr has. They have this cold, clinical feel that somehow retains emotion.

And I used to abhorr the vocals, but I realize that I wouldn't like the band as much with the standard Death Metal vocals.

im just looking into other technical metal (read:wankery) bands. any recommendations? ill be buying cds by control denied,spiral architect and watch tower. i have cynic's focus and the death albums

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I know what you mean by Martyr being able to create an atmosphere, but they often ruin it by trying to be too technical, if you will. Like the beginning of Virtual Emotions... It's opening is very promising but then they digress into some other structure.

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I wouldn't say those bands are really technical. Although, Control Denied's "Fragile..." is amazing.

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Yeah, thanks for Fractured, Darko - it's awesome!

OK kids, you heard the man, go listen to Caphurnaum!

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Try Anata, Severed Saviour and Psycroptic.

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Which is why I also added the "cold and clinical" comment. I find that it fits into the context. I find they show the emotion behind the music a bit better on Hopeless Hopes (IMO, the better album of the two).

i will look into those bands. i see the name psycroptic thrown around all the time here

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