Martiria is an epic/doom metal
rock band formed back in the '80s and re-founded (after
a long pause) in 2002. Five album published (last one R-Evolution, with ex Black Sabbath Vinny Appice - 2014).
The band was formed back in the '80s. At the beginning the
band was very much oriented towards Doom/Metal sounds such
as: early Candlemass and Black Sabbath. After releasing
just a few demos and featuring various musicians, in 1998
the members of the group decide to take a break for a while
in order to experience different projects. (continue)
This is the second release from Martiria the first one was called “The Eternal Soul” and it was released in 2004. “The Age of the Return” is without a doubt the best epic metal album since Warlords “And the Cannons of Destruction Have Begun”, and just as impressive is the fact that the lead singer from Martiria is none other than Rick Anderson aka Damien King III, former lead singer in Warlord.
“The Age of the Return” is a perfect album, but of course some songs stands out like “Misunderstandings”, “Exodus” & “Hell is not Burning”, but above them all stands the excellent “The Cross” an almost nine minutes epic journey with great choirs, great vocals - Yeah you name it everything is fucking awesome.
The lyrics on “The Age of the Return” are based on the bible, and it fits the music perfectly. A special credit must go out to Andy Menario, the man who wrote and produced this masterpiece.
The CD comes in a digipack with a great artwork.
So if you are into epic metal and have missed the likes of Warlord & Lordian Guard, there is only one thing to do BUY.
