The Martyr Unleash A Blazing, Genre-Bending Surge With “Star 67” In A High-Voltage Breakout
- STAFF
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
By: Staff
An explosive, adrenaline-charged eruption that captures The Martyr at their most electrifying and fearless.
The Martyr storms in with a rush of adrenaline that feels powerful enough to start a mosh pit in the middle of Sunday church, and what also immediately stands out is how instantly you can feel their fingerprint on the sound. The blend of genres and the wild, boisterous atmosphere puts them on a whole other level as trailblazers. Intense, ominous energy and a haunting synth evolve into a blazing drum tsunami, and the exhilaration that follows is nothing short of intoxicating. “The Martyr turns raw energy into something close to revelation.”
“Star 67” launches itself from that foundation with fearless force defiantly and fearlessly shaping the band's universe. The guitars come in and grind the skin of your eardrums before morphing into an orchestra of euphoria, following that with a lift that feels almost cinematic. It’s incredibly impressive, and every shift lands with purpose. “Star 67 proves The Martyr knows exactly how to shake a listener to their core.”
Then the vocal performance rises to meet the music in a dueling interplay that feels intimate, electric, and beautifully human. The long, soaring notes are magnificent, and the screams send you straight into another world. Combining hardstyle, metal, and emo in ways that haven’t even been attempted before, “Star 67” becomes a full breakout moment. The title itself nods to the idea of masking your identity, and the song carries that concept into its exploration of feeling pushed to the edge, losing your sense of self, and hiding behind the “cool kid” or “life of the party” persona while quietly unraveling inside. It’s the essence of concealing who you really are. “Star 67 is The Martyr at full power, and the result is unforgettable.”
The Martyr, originally from New Jersey, is a dynamic group made up of Gia on vocals, Marc on guitar, Mike on bass, and Tas on drums. The single was produced by the four members alongside collaborator and friend Nicolas Ramos, whose touch is clearly present in the song’s bold delivery and polished impact. “The Martyr are a band that knows exactly who they are and where they’re headed.”
Overall, we walked away seriously impressed with The Martyr and “Star 67.” The performance hits hard, the creativity shines, and every risk they take pushes the song into a space that feels exciting and fresh. “Star 67 is a surge of identity, emotion, and pure power.”
The Martyr earned every bit of praise here, and we highly recommend diving into “Star 67” right now.
