Memento - Martyr De Mona

MARTYR DE MONA are currently cracking skulls across the nation with their huge anthemic grunge tinged metal, setting the trend for the next wave whilst tipping an appreciative hat to their illustrious predecessors from the Midlands; BLACK SABBATH & LED ZEPPELIN

‘UNDOUBTEDLY THE MIDLANDS HOTTEST BAND AT THE MOMENT’ (Midlands Rocks)

With three records and a Best British Band of the year award under their belts; and performances at the LG Arena in support of Guns N’ Roses, Black Sabbath, Avenged Sevenfold and Alter Bridge; MDM are the leading light of a burgeoning Midlands rock scene and were signed to In At The Eye Records/Universal Music in late 2012.

Consisting of founding member Louis Hale, Ant Rickett, Josh Wooldridge and Ashley Leatherland; Martyr de Mona are on the brink of a major breakthrough with the worldwide release of the brand new album; 'IMPERA' on 31st March 2014. Produce by Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral For A Friend, Motorhead), the album exudes the bands intensity ad diversity and is a perfect preview to the bands energetic live shows. The release of the first single 'INFLUENCE & PERSUASION' will precede a full UK Tour in April 2014; including headline shows in London, Manchester and Cardiff, and culminating with an official album launch party which will see the band perform to a sell-out crowd at the Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton.


Review Quotes

'Combining versatile, attitude laden vocals, that could easily be on a par with Layne Staley and AIC. Primitive, yet devastatingly technical guitar riffs, and a feral, brute power that has the capability to hammer nails square into the frontal lobe' Hannah Pearson (Trashpit Magazine)

'...a force in metal to be reckoned with....I loved it.' Emma Scott

'Achingly wonderful' 5/5 Tony Gaskin (Midlands Rocks)

'ID displays how radically and rapidly they have mastered their craft as song writers and musicians and their exceptional gift for writing epic anthems which are accessible to a diverse crossover of genres and exhilarating to watch at their live shows' Mel Jones (Rock 3)

'Modern Metal that tips a wink to traditional songwriting skills whilst looking firmly to the future a metal' Dave de la Haye (Phoenix Radio)

'This young band from Dudley could do something really special!' Malcolm Dome (Metal Hammer)

'Gritty hard rock of exceptional quality, Martyr De Mona are one of the most exciting bands to emerge on the underground scene in many years. With infectious riffs and lyrics and a no holds barred live show these guys are taking no prisoners and they are going to be HUGE!!!' DJ Beerman (Top Rock Radio)

'(MDM) have never sounded this good!' Birmingham Live

'(MDM) are what the rock world needs to inject new life into it' Aaron Phillips (Amazing Radio)

'Heavy as hell with great sound' Emma Scott

'Soundgarden-esque style which, combined with heavy riffage, sounds great.' Martin Howell (Power Play Magazine) Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.