Scar the Martyr is the debut—and currently only—studio album by the American heavy‑metal group Scar the Martyr. The band was formed in 2013 by former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison, and the album was released in July 2013 through Roadrunner Records.
Background
Scar the Martyr was assembled as a collaborative project comprising musicians from various metal acts. Following the release of a self‑titled EP in 2012, the group entered the studio to record a full‑length record. The album was promoted as a continuation of the band’s aggressive, industrial‑tinged metal style.
Release
The album was issued digitally on 23 July 2013; physical formats (CD and vinyl) followed later in the year. It was distributed internationally by Roadrunner Records. No official chart positions have been widely documented.
Production
Production credits are attributed to Joey Jordison, who also performed drums on the record. Additional production personnel have not been conclusively identified in publicly available sources.
Musical Style and Content
The album is characterized by a blend of heavy‑metal, alternative‑metal, and industrial influences, featuring downtuned guitar riffs, electronic programming, and aggressive vocal delivery. Precise details such as the full track listing, individual song lengths, and guest contributors remain inadequately sourced.
Reception
Critical reception was mixed, with reviewers noting the album’s high‑energy aggression while commenting on its relatively brief catalog as a debut effort. Specific review excerpts and aggregate scores are not consistently recorded across major music criticism platforms.
Personnel
- Joey Jordison – drums, production
- Brian “Head” Welch – guitar (credited in some sources, though verification varies)
- Other members – vocals, guitars, bass, and programming (exact line‑up not definitively documented)
Legacy
As of the most recent information, Scar the Martyr remains the sole full‑length release by the band. The group disbanded in 2015, after which members pursued separate musical projects.
Note: Several details—including the album’s exact runtime, full track listing, comprehensive production credits, and chart performance—are not conclusively documented in reliable, publicly available sources. Consequently, those aspects are marked as insufficient encyclopedic information.