Melbourne’s chaotic alt metal misfits The Last Martyr spew forth glossy anger in epic new single, ‘Burn It Down’; a track that targets the tyrannical systems that control our society.

The Last Martyr will share their new single live, alongside more unreleased material, at two headline shows this November at Melbourne's Bergy Band Room on the 10th and Sydney's Burdekin Hotel on the 18th. They have also announced they'll headline the inaugural all ages Sanctuary Festival in Frankston on December 9. Tickets on sale now.

‘Burn It Down’ is fired-up, glitchy dystopian chunk that interweaves industrial, nu-metal, electro and metalcore, with a dash of auto-tuned pop, for a multi textural alt metal rollercoaster. The Last Martyr tackle authoritarianism through synth-fused saws-toothed heaviness, with vocalist Monica Strut balancing between saccharine, diva, and full throat-tearing delivery. ‘Burn It Down’ plays off like a cross between RedHook and Testeagles, and we’re all for it.

This new track is an aggressive outpour of emotional catharsis. "Burn It Down is about wishing we could press reset on the world and start again," explains vocalist Monica Strut. "It touches upon the control of women’s bodies and the governing of other marginalised groups - wishing we could burn down all the oppressive systems humans have created over the years.”

Produced mixed and mastered with Chris Lalic (Windwaker, Days Like These), The Last Martyr lean into darker territory on Burn It Down, mirroring the lyrical content. "The music is so apocalyptic and dark and I wanted to convey anger, power and a touch of sarcasm in the lyrics and vocal delivery. I think the combination comes across as pretty unhinged but given the subject matter, I think that’s fair enough!"

The fierce four piece have jumped from strength-to-strength since first unleashing their unique brand of metalcore, nu-metal and electro-fused dark rock. Their 2021 single Hindsight saw the band earn triple j rotation and Unearthed feature artist before rounding the year out with triple j’s Lochlan Watt selecting the tune as his favourite track uploaded to Unearthed that year.

 Their 2021 EP, ‘Purgatory', once again produced with long term collaborator Lalic, was met with critical acclaim from respected heavy publications.

2022 saw the release of single Sugar, a sweet and riotous tune the quartet took across the country on tour with hard rock heavyweights, Black Veil Brides (USA), nu-metal icons Sunk Loto and on shows with Dayseeker (USA), Paledusk (JPN) and The Getaway Plan.

The last 18 months have seen The Last Martyr appear twice at Unify as well as at Halloween Hysteria Festival, BIGSOUND Festival, Froth & Fury Fest, and support Story Of The Year (USA) on their Melbourne and Sydney Knotfest sideshows in March.

Don't miss The Last Martyr playing their sarcastic new hit Burn It Down at a show near you. Burn It Down is out today and streaming everywhere.