Burning The Oppressor tackle domestic abuse with powerful new single ‘Martyrize’

22nd October 2021 0 By Jon Deaux

Canadian death metal quintet Burning The Oppressor have released new single ‘Martyrize’, the second track taken from their upcoming album DAMNATION, out 29th October via Candlelight Records.

A powerful song tackling the issue of domestic abuse, watch the video for ‘Martyrize’ here:

The band comment: “‘Martyrize’ was written, a few years ago, in a surge of anger and incomprehension after news broke out of abuse suffered by a seven-year-old girl at the hands of her father and stepmother in the eastern townships, Quebec. The circumstances of her death sent a shock wave through Canada and authorities ordered a public inquiry to shed light on how child protective services could have failed so miserably, in this particular case, even though they were apprised of the situation well before her death.

“During the last year, the number of cases of infanticide and feminicide have also, unfortunately, been on the rise; no doubt emphasized by the current pandemic. Reports of domestic violence have sky rocketed in the past year and a half, we felt it was important for us to try and bring attention to these tragic situations without romanticizing the suffering of their victims.”

Watch the lyric video for previous single ‘Warrior’ here: https://youtu.be/-aEy0uQMlpk

Pre-order new album DAMNATION here: https://BurningTheOppressor.lnk.to/DamnationPR

Burning The Oppressor were founded in 2012 by passionate musicians with different influences and armed with remarkable stage dynamism. With intense texts and brutal riffs, BTO puts into words and sounds the trials of modern life and the sufferings of a society in turmoil. Militant in favour of social equity and the inclusion of all people, the band denounces discrimination and oppression through its work.

Strong from their experiences and numerous performances, from the early days at the Montebello Rockfest Festival to the latter days at Heavy Montréal Festival, BTO‘s reputation is now stronger than ever. The name still resonates in the minds of all of those who have seen them live. Burning The Oppressor have taken the metal scene with strength and burned down each and every venue it has performed at. It proudly shared the stage alongside great bands such as Skeletonwitch, Mass Hysteria, Tagada Jones, The Agonist, Beyond Creation, Jungle Rot, The Browning, The Acacia Strain, After the Burial, The Black Dahlia Murder, and Jinjer.

The band also left their mark with three previous albums: The Ignition (2012), Verbal Aggressor (2013), and Bloodshed (2017). Each one of these albums were nominated for “Best Independent Metal Album” at GAMIQ Awards and Bloodshed won the public’s choice award for the “Metal Album Of The Year” in 2017.

With their forthcoming album DAMNATION, Burning The Oppressor will raise the rage to new heights and pursue their ascent on the metal scene. Armed with groove death metal, the Canadian line-up are ready to rip your ears apart with blistering, yet catchy riffs, energy and passion.