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Artist description
This is a band that vows not to do what has been done before. This young band promises a brand new type of musical experience. Singer/guitarist Marko "Marok" Stepanov lays down agressive riffs and a vocal sound that ranges from ecclesiastically melodic to demandingly harsh. Dean Galitsis, their keyboard/drum programmer and bassist, sets the pace for the band with complex beats, atmospheric tones, ripping and intricate rhythms. Lead guitarist Thomas K., takes Dark Martyr to the extreme and back with a guitar style both searing and soulful. Together they create a sound that is both aggressive and sweepingly majestic. |
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Music Style
Dark Metal |
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Musical Influences
Emperor, Borknagar, Dissection, Dimmu Borgir, In Flames, Sentenced, Ministry, London After Midnight, Slayer, Mayhem, Marduk, Metallica, Megadeth, Bathory, Samael, Katatonia, At The Gates, Cradle Of Filth, Old Man's Child, Fear Factory, My Dying Bride |
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Similar Artists
Emperor, Borknagar, Samael, At The Gates, In Flames, and Sentenced. |
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Artist History
Built upon the foundations of self-sacrifice in the death throes of Autumn in 1997, Dark Martyr is the vehicle for a romantically self-destructive ideology. Originally conceived by bassist/programmer Dean Galitsis, the concept of the Dark Martyr was set in stone long before he decided to set music to it. Dean found Marko “Marok” Stepanov quite by accident, and eventually formed a musical partnership. As the year drew to a close, the duo had purpose and a name: Dark Martyr. After roughly 4 months of musical experimentation and line-up reparations, the current incarnation of the band was born with the inclusion of lead guitarist Thomas K. The recording of the band's released debut album “Our Lady of Swords” is now available. This release vows to bring to the masses a new combination of musical expression that encompasses a variety of styles resulting in what they consider to be their distinctive style – Dark Metal. Presently, Dark Martyr is promoting their cd (Our Lady Of Swords) which is only available through mail order directly from the artist. Dark Martyr has also started on a new album that is expected to be completely by next fall. |
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Group Members
Marko Stepanov-Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar, Dean Galitsis-Drum Programing/Bass & Backing Vocals, Thomas K-Lead Guitar, Keyboards by Richard McNally |
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Instruments
Shure Mics, Fender Stratocaster (guitar), Ibanez Bass (6 string) , Marshall Amplifiers, Kurzweil K2000VP Keyboard, Kork X5DR Synthesizer Module |
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Albums
Our Lady Of Swords |
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Press Reviews
Dark Martyr won the Pittburgh City Paper's Reader's Poll As Best Heavy Metal Band in the City of Pittsburgh |
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA - USA |
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