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MARTYRS SHRINE

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'Martyrs Shrine' is an Extreme Metal band from Melbourne Australia formed by Mike Forsberg (vocals/drums) and Michael "Mick" Carlisle (guitar/bass) in 2005. Both members have recorded albums and toured extensively with some of Australia's most successful bands- 'MORTIFICATION' (death metal pioneers - most successful & biggest selling Australian extreme metal band) 'RAGEWAR' (Australian pioneer industrial band), Cybergrind & Excarnated. Mick being an original member of the classic 'Mortification' featured on albums 'Moritifcation' 1991, 'Scrolls Of The Megilloth' 1992 ,'Post Momentary Affliction' 1993 and 'Bloodworld'1994. Mike features on Cybergrind's debut 'Transcend' and Mortification's 12th Studio album "Braincleaner" (2004). Both members have toured nationally and internationally.Martyrs Shrine self titled debut album is due for release October 2007. Featuring a unique blend of Death/Thrash metal it is a culmination of years of songwriting plus Mick & Mikes love for extreme metal in its truest form. A special guest appearance by Baz Bardoe of Sunsaria adds to the awesome sound of this promising debut.Martyrs Shrine Rehearsal

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Member Since: 02/02/2006
Band Website: here
Band Members:Mick Carlisle - guitar/bass
Mike Forsberg - vocals/drums
Additional Musicians : Baz Bardoe
Influences: DISCOGRAPHY:
"Martyrs Shrine" Soundmass release. 2008 Soundmass. Available from www.soundmass.com
"Martyrs Shrine" Limited Edition. 2007 MDF Productions *PURCHASE HERE (Paypal): $20AUD (Australian Dollars) *postage extra
Sounds Like: Martyrs Shrine
Record Label: Soundmass
Type of Label: Indie

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March 2009 Update - Martyrs Shrine welcomes new band member!!

Hi all, Hope everyone is well. First off Martyrs Shrine would like to welcome Aaron Seeto as our new bassist & vocalist. Aaron has many years of experience in all things metal and will be a great addi...
Posted by on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:44:00 GMT

February 2009 Update - Martyrs Shrine Bushfire Appeal

Hi friends, fans and family, As you may have heard Victoria is been ravaged by its worst bushfire in history. Being declared as Australia's worst natural disaster EVER, Martyrs Shrine would like to he...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:57:00 GMT

July 2008 Update - Soundmass Album Promotion!

Hi All, BIG NEWS!!!! Soundmass is in the midst of running a mainstream promo campaign leading up to the European release date of July 18th for the MARTYRS SHRINE album. Look out for European-wide med...
Posted by on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 05:13:00 GMT

May 2008 Band Update

Hello MS fans!..: NEWS NEWS NEWS!!!!!!!! The debut album is now available to download online from iTunes as well as other popular MP3 sites (see links below).The CD is also now available as ...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 07:02:00 GMT

March Update - Soundmass Release Debut Album!

Hi All, A while between updates! Martyrs Shrine is proud to announce that they have signed with Soundmass for licensing and distribution. First off the bat is the Soundmass release of the debut album...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 11:23:00 GMT

"Pray For The Suicidal" unreleased song

Hey all! We have added a new (well old) demo song "Pray For The Suicidal" that was recorded way back in 2005! Featuring Mike F on all instruments and vox this song is where Martyrs Shrine began. Who ...
Posted by on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 03:57:00 GMT

Merry Christmas to all our friends & fans!

Martyrs Shrine would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and safe New Year for 2008. We would also like to thank those who have purchased our album and hope that you drive the neighbors mad p...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Dec 2007 23:11:00 GMT

Signed copies of Album available!

Hi All, We have signed copies of the album available- get in quick before they are gone :) Available exclusively from our myspace page.    
Posted by on Tue, 13 Nov 2007 02:10:00 GMT

Album Lyrics...."Martyrs Shrine"

MARTYRS SHRINE  "Martyrs Shrine" 2007..:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> THE FINAL DEVASTATION OF THE TERRORTHRONE (FORSBERG) WHAT IS THE TRUTH PROPAGANDA LIES...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:45:00 GMT

ALBUM OUT NOW !! Limited 500 Copies only!

Hey there, Martyrs Shrine debut self titled official release is now available! Limited to 500 Copies worldwide - get one before they are all gone! If you like Mick & Mike's previous work with Mor...
Posted by on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 08:36:00 GMT