Martyr – Warp Zone (Green Marble LP Vinyl)
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Montreal's Martyr came up through one of death metal's most fertile regional scenes, and Dan Mongrain would later go on to join Voivod, a lineage that speaks to the caliber of musicianship this band always carried. Warp Zone arrived at the turn of the millennium when technical death metal was still carving out its own identity, and this pressing on green marble vinyl gives the album its first chance to be properly celebrated as the cult classic it has quietly remained.
On the legendary Warp Zone album, Canada's MARTYR created a unique atmosphere that constantly shifted between aggression and melancholy. The band's technical ability greatly aided their varied musical transitions and choices.
Tempo changes are extremely common, and they unsettle while keeping things interesting. Dan and Francois Mongrain’s vocals shift from chant-like belting to the classic guttural death metal growl of the time. Lampron and Dan Mongrain's guitar work is impeccable here, and they effortlessly switch between quick, precise melodies and crushing riffs. Patrice Hamelin’s drumming has no trouble keeping up, and his primal, brutal sound often keeps the album grounded. Francois Mongrain’s bass work is rock-solid, and helps drive the tracks forward.
Originally released in 2000, Warp Zone is available on CD and vinyl for the first time in over 10 years. The classic sophomore album is fully remixed and remastered.
Tracklist:
- 1 Warp Zone
- 2 Virtual Emotions
- 3 Endless Vortex Towards Erasing Destiny
- 4 Deserted Waters
- 5 Carpe Diem
- 6 The Fortune-Teller
- 7 Speechless
- 8 Retry? Abort? Ignore?
- 9 Realms of Reverie
UPC: 781676759811
Label: Relapse
Release Date: 7.31.26
Format: LP Vinyl