Scar the Martyr
| Company type | Ensemble / Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Joey Jordison |
| Defunct | 2016 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, music videos |
Scar the Martyr was an American alternative metal ensemble established in 2013 by drummer Joey Jordison. The group also comprised Kris Norris, Jed Simon, Kyle Konkiel, and Matthew Tarach. Their activity spanned until 2015.
History
In April 2013, Jordison, who was still part of Slipknot at the time, revealed the formation of Scar the Martyr. The lineup featured guitarist Jed Simon, formerly of Strapping Young Lad, alongside Kris Norris, previously with Darkest Hour. By June that year, the band completed its roster, including session keyboardist Chris Vrenna, ex-drummer of Nine Inch Nails, contributing to their inaugural album, and vocalist Henry Derek Bonner. Their self-titled debut was released on October 1, 2013.
On September 19, 2013, the band offered a complimentary EP exclusively through Revolver magazine's website. This EP contained four tracks, among them two songs unavailable on the album. After Jordison parted ways with Slipknot in December 2013, he dedicated his efforts entirely to Scar the Martyr. During their touring phase, bassist Kyle Kokiel (formerly of In This Moment) and keyboardist Joey Blush became official members.
Vocalist Henry Derek exited the band in April 2014 due to creative and personal disagreements; following his departure, the band invited submissions for a replacement singer publicly. Subsequently, Derek joined Thrown Into Exile and co-founded the heavy metal supergroup Act of Defiance with ex-members of Megadeth.
By early 2015, recording sessions for a second album commenced, though the identity of their new vocalist remained undisclosed. On May 5, 2016, Joey Jordison dissolved Scar the Martyr and initiated a fresh project named Vimic.
Band members
- Last lineup
- Joey Jordison – drums and percussion (2013–2015; deceased 2021)
- Jed Simon – guitar and backing vocals (2013–2015)
- Kris Norris – guitar and backing vocals (2013–2015)
- Kyle Konkiel – bass guitar and backing vocals (2013–2015)
- Matthew Tarach – keyboards and backing vocals (2013–2015)
- Previous members
- Henry Derek – lead vocals (2013–2014)
- Joey Blush – keyboards (2013)
- Session contributors
- Chris Vrenna – keyboards (2013)
Studio albums
| Year | Details |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Scar the Martyr
|
EPs
| Year | Details |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Revolver EP
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Metal Hammer EP
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Music videos
| Year | Song | Album | Director | Style | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Blood Host" | Scar the Martyr | Mark Eshleman | Performance | [1] |
| "Soul Disintegration" | Vlad Tolstov | Narrative | [2] |