As mentioned before, Martyr's technique has evolved somewhat, which may be due to the departure of N. Silence -- a central member over the last seven years. This development of their style could be viewed as a maturation of Martyr’s sound. Being a sucker of the more raw aspects of _To Confirm When Destruction Comes_, admittedly it took some time for _A Malicious Odyssey_ to fully take hold upon its arrival. Still a three piece, this outfit continues to enjoy a rich and full sound. "Downfall" drives forth a pounding punishment of choppy riffs without sacrificing any of the harsher, unforgiving expressions of Martyr's zealous sound. Immediately following that track, "Failure of the 4th" embodies what I consider the undercurrent of their technique. Catchy, with an enticing guitar accompaniment winding its way through the onset of the song then dissolving into the basic searing structure before resurfacing toward the end of track's six minutes of wild enmity. Most assuredly a band to consider and monitor with interest.