Artist description Amongst the present day trends in popular music, as well as those in the underground, progressive, and industrial/techno genres, Patient Martyr utilizes the strengths of many musical styles to create a fresh, unique sound. By combining powerful and melodic guitar playing with a driving rhythm foundation, and amplified by raw, emotional vocals, they strive to blend musical complexity with the simplicity of today’s modern rock feel.

Music Style Rock

Musical Influences Beatles, Nine Inch Nails, Jimi Hendrix, Tool, Dream Theater, Pink Floyd

Similar Artists Faith No More, Tool, Pearl Jam, Radiohead.

Artist History Patient Martyr’s six members area all native to Elyria, Ohio, and five are graduates of Elyria High School. The bands history began in the summer of 2000 when Matt Sprague (bass), Matt Downey (percussion), and Craig Hamilton (guitar) parted ways with their previous band, and ventured off into a new musical direction. They added Nick Price, into the mix to provide the powerful vocals they were looking for. Shortly after, the group added second guitarist , Ryan Downey, who's songwriting skills added yet another dimension to the multifaceted collective. In winter 2000, the band recruited ex-producer Guy Wolford to play keyboard and cover backing vocals.

Group Members Nick Price - Lead Vocal Matt Sprague - Bass (back vocals) Craig Hamilton - Guitar Ryan Downey - Guitar Guy Wolford - Keyboard (back vocals) Matt Downey - Percussion

Press Reviews "Nicely done heavy rock music that doesn't fit comfortably into any of today's genre cubbyholes. Full of drama and instrumental prowess, this is sure to appeal to fans of intelligent, heavy music." - Audiogalaxy.com

Location Elyria, OHIO - USA

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