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Martyr

Martyr came out of the late 1980s underground metal scene. They followed with albums like 'Baphomet' in 1991 and 'Necropolis' in 1994, each exploring darker,...

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Martyr came out of the late 1980s underground metal scene.

They followed with albums like 'Baphomet' in 1991 and 'Necropolis' in 1994, each exploring darker, more complex territory. The band's work often dealt with heavy themes, which sometimes put them at odds with more mainstream listeners, but they maintained a dedicated following.

Multi-instrumentalist Dan Swanö was a core member during this period. Later tracks like 'Brain Scan' and the two-part 'Dead Horizon' continued their pattern of ambitious, challenging music that didn't fit neatly into conventional categories.

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