Martriden – Cold And The Silence (2015)
Release Date: November 28, 2015
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“Despite the five year gap between releases, though (including the departure of the band’s long-time main vocalist Michael Cook), Cold and the Silence still feels like a direct continuation/expansion of the darkly progressive, defiantly blackened vibes embodied on 2010’s Encounter the Monolith, albeit one which (if the artwork didn’t already clue you in) takes some significant steps in a more overtly prog-tinged and enigmatically indulgent direction than ever before.” – No Clean Singing
“the return of the perpetually under-rated Martriden holds high everything that the band has accomplished to date and continues them forward in their evolution. The blackened death backbone is ever-present, but with even more experimentation and progressive tones to cast the band into a league of their own.” – Dead Rhetoric
“Martriden excels at blasting death metal, but ferocity is just one weapon in its arsenal. Acoustic instruments beautify “Ascension Part 2” and the graceful, Opeth-like finale to “A Season in Hell,” – Prefix Mag
“Martriden’s greatest strength is the impeccable craft of its arrangements” – Prefix Mag
“With The Unsettling Dark, Martriden have created a surprisingly memorable extreme metal album, and have established themselves as a force within the genre” – Teeth of The Divine
“Montana’s Martriden is one of the most impressive new metal bands you will hear. Combining a mix of extreme, doom and progressive, the band’s self-titled EP is a nice appetizer” – Live Metal
“Whether it’s the solemn resignation evident in the clean-sung refrain of “The Grey” or the mournful melodic passages present in grandiose closer “Consequence”, each of these sections serves to add yet another impressive string to the band’s bow.” – No Clean Singing
“A debut EP that is testament to all that is visionary, powerful and exciting about extreme metal” – Kerrang!
“Martriden’s impressive debut EP is firmly in the mainstream tradition of the best Scandinavian bands from Bathory onwards.” – Metal Hammer
Track Listing: Martriden – Cold And The Silence
1. Pendulum (7:47)
2. Cold and the Silence (7:30)
3. Invisible Cities (7:27)
4. The Grey (6:50)
5. Blackened Trees (8:27)
6. Fear and Dread (6:56)
7. Consequence (9:05)
Album Length:
Album Credits:
All songs performed and written by: Martriden
Produced by: Dave Otero and Shane Howard
Mixed and Mastered by: Dave Otero
Album Band Line Up:
Vocals- Shane Howard
Guitars – Will Thackeray
Guitars – Shane Howard
Keyboards – Kyle Howard
Bass – Marc Grabowski
Drums – Sam Murphy
Live band line up: TBA
Discography:
2015 – Cold and The Silence
2010 – Encounter The Monolith
2008 – The Unsettling Dark (Candlelight Records)
2006 – Self-Titled EP
Kyle Howard (Guitar), Will Thackeray (Guitar), Shane Howard (Vocals)
Martriden are an all-American nightmare producing blackened death metal with progressive and symphonic highlights that sound straight from the depths of hell. Established in 2005 in their home state of Montana, USA and now residing in Denver, CO. The band’s name is derived from the Scandinavian word “Maradraum” meaning nightmare. The name is also associated with various folklore of a malignant female wraith who causes what is now known as sleep paralysis.
Their sinister arrangement of black and death metal is influenced by their European counterparts while maintaining distinctly, unapologetic American style. The band draws inspiration from greats like Opeth, Behemoth, and Bloodbath, while crafting their own symphonic elements. Martriden are known for writing soaring tracks courtesy of Shane Howard writing thick guitar riffs paired with his brother Kyle’s keyboard and acid gargling vocals. Will Thackeray wraps up each song tightly around his dark guitar riffs for the perfect balance of melody and heaviness. Shane currently records and engineers albums in his Sawn and Quartered Studio and does recording collaborations with Dave Otero at Denver’s Flatline Audio Studios. He has been involved in the recordings of Wayfarer, Satan’s Host, Khemmis, and the last two Cattle Decapitation recordings.
Following successful US tour dates with the mighty EMPEROR, as well as the release of their 2010 ‘Encounter The Monolith’, 2007’s ‘The Unsettling Dark’ via Candlelight Records and 2006’s self-titled EP via SOAR, the band has released their most anticipated album to date: “Cold And The Silence” on November 28th, 2015. Their release is a seven track, full-length album, which compromises nothing in terms of production and depth of story. The album deals with life in general with each song telling a story and themes about the insignificance of human life compared to the vast entirety of the universe.
Shared the stage with:
Emperor, Cephalic Carnage, Abysmal Dawn, , Macabre, Allegaeon, Cryogen, Warbeast
List of Tours:
2011 – Goat Roast Metal Fest – 2011?
2009 – Unsettling Dark Tour 2009
2007 – Emperor Reunion Mini tour
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