New signings and new management at Martyr Records

Posted by aubin on Wednesday, June 22, 2005 at 3:06 PM (EDT)

Jay Reason of Stillborn Records and The Distance has taken over management of hardcore label, Martyr. The label recently produced releases from Modern Life is War and a split featuring With Honor / the Distance.

As first order of business, Reason has announced the signing of two bands. The first is Connecticut-based Brothers in Arms which is described as a "fast, melodic and heavy hardcore band" and draws comparisons to "Shai Hulud, Misery Signals, American Nightmare and Bane" The band is currently prepping their Martyr debut for an October release and you can check out some material from the band on their myspace page.

The second act is also from Connecticut, posthardcore act These Green Eyes. The band describes themselves simply as a "five [piece] rock band with emo/hardcore influences." They also expect to see the release of their Martyr debut in October. Some material from the band is available here.

In related news, Palehorse who signed to the label in February have set a August 23rd release date for their upcoming full length.

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Someone (June 22, 2005)

these green eyes describes themselves as a typo

Someone (June 22, 2005)

I only like bands with "EYES" in their name it is soo cool now

Someone (June 22, 2005)

does that mean something? or did you have nothing remotely witty to post?

Someone (June 22, 2005)

SO the gimmee gimmees were just mentioned on jeopardy.

InaGreendase (brian) (June 22, 2005)

In what context?

Someone (June 22, 2005)

just as part of the contestants interview...not as a question...well answer...apparently the guy was a fan of punk cover songs....and coincidentally he was a fat guy nmaed mike

Someone (June 22, 2005)

brothers in arms is pretty good..

Someone (June 22, 2005)

I saw These Green Eyes at a hall in Wallingford around 2 years ago. I didn't like it at first but it really grew on me.

Someone (June 22, 2005)

I saw These Green Eyes about 2 years ago at a hall in Wallingford. I didn't like it at first, but it definatley grew on me.

rkl (June 22, 2005)

misery signals is considered hardcore? man, i think its time to get into the polka scene.