Jean M
I am now 40 years (OK with a little pause of 17 years) in the band MARTYR (a.k.a. The Dutch Metal Legends) and started this as a young teenager.
Didn't know anything about the business and 40 years further things still surprise me. Will things go wrong? Yes, they will.
I always keep telling myself with every release or whatever we do it will be absolutely awesome and great but there will be things that go wrong. So, I am anticipating upfront to that.
Putting it into perspective and counting to 10 before responding (or don't respond at all and focus on the good parts).
1 trick i use regarding socials and avoiding all the shit that is on there is I never respond to the stuff I don't like or disagree. I always click on the things I am interested in and let the algorithm offer me more of those fun or interesting stuff. It helps.
À propos de moi
Rick Bouwman of Dutch Heavy Metal legends, Martyr. During the five years that Martyr was alive and kicking (1982‐1987) the band released two albums that are considered cult in the metal scene today. ‘For The Universe’ (1985) and ‘Darkness At Time’s Edge’ (1986) are classic metal, a delight for those who love strong melodies, speedy riffs and a high level of technicality.
In those years Martyr appeared on compilation albums from Roadrunner and Metal Blade, was voted Holland’s best new metal band in Aardschok magazine, has toured with several international acts and appeared on Sky Channel’s Monsters Of Rock.
Martyr disbanded in 1987 but reunited in 2001 to play the Heavy Metal Maniacs festival. Four years later the band revived almost the complete 1982
Né à New York, le batteur John Macaluso a enregistré plus de 200 albums et fait des tournées dans le monde entier en tant que batteur de session, artiste d'enregistrement, enseignant, clinicien et producteur. Il a 4 albums d'OR à son actif. John a joué pour certains des meilleurs artistes du monde dans de nombreux genres de musique différents.
Sa liste d'enregistrement et de tournée comprend:
Yngwie Malmsteen, Symphony X, ARK, TNT, James LaBrie (Dream Theater), Riot, Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Guns and Roses), KRS-1, Union Radio, Joe Lynn Turner, Uli Jon Roth, George Lynch, Pete Steel, Felicia Collins (David Letterman Show), Starbreaker, Dee Snider, Powermad, Spread Eagle, Danny Miranda (Queen), The Good Rats, Randy Coven, Alex Masi, Vitalij Kuprij, Chris Caffery (Trans Siberian Orchestra), Bobby Hambel (Biohazard), Tony Bongiovi, Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden), Danny Spitz (Anthrax), MCM, Metal Mike (Rob Halford), Dave Eggar (Evenescence) et plus encore.
land of the Rising Sun. In 2017 MARTYR continues promoting "You Are Next" , celebrating it's 35 years anniversary headlining the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival. Also the band participated in special projects like the “ANA - Metal for Charity” project and “Breaking The Chains.”In 2018 the band shows to be unstoppable. With a new line-up and tours through the Netherlands, Belgium , Poland and Germany at hand and a 2nd and 3rd tour in Japan in February 2019 and February 2020, while meanwhile the band signed a new record deal with Pt78 records for 2 albums ! A Live In Japan album is released May 31 2019 which captures the MARTYR eXperience at it’s finest. This release also resulted in an official Japanese release at Rock Stakk Records Japan and a double white vinyl release January 2020 on both labels. While live shows were on hold due to Covid-19 the band did live streams for the famous Dynamo Metal Fest and for the South American fans. With more time on their hands to deep dive into the new material and recordings as well exploring new territories makes the future look bright for the Dutch Metal Legends. With a new full-length released at 24 February 2022 called “Planet Metalhead” MARTYR has again shown the metal world to be a very strong force to be reckoned with! With three singles released in 2020 and 2021 'No Time For Goodbyes', 'Fire Of Rebellions' and 'Raise Your Horns, Unite! the strong heavy metal power but also diversity of the new release “Planet Metalhead” is very clear and that is exactly what press and fans love about “Planet Metalhead”. The artwork is created by Wasi Kendedes and captures the 80s metal spirit. The album is by Pt78 records and different partners all over the world.