Theocracy-Martyr (Live Rehearsal Video)

Since we're going to be off quietly working on new material for most of the rest of the year, we decided to put up some mics and a couple of cameras at rehearsal last weekend and get a decent video of "Martyr" to put online for you to check out. It's just straight off the floor, no frills, fixes or overdubs (obviously)...just us playing in a cramped little rehearsal room, but hopefully you'll enjoy it just the same. It's also a good chance to hear some of the cool leads Val has added to the older songs since joining the band. Check it out, and we hope you enjoy!

[@KaeRaify]

i love Theocracy, God bless!!! COME TO BRAZIL!!

[@bullsquid42]

He makes his incredible singing look like the most normal thing in the world. You'd think he talks like that too.

[@shackslayer]

I think the whole band is like that, just another day at the office.

[@davekauffman8727]

Matt, your band Theocracy is phenomenal, I love the sound!

[@shaunmcinnis566]

That drummer is insane

[@robhuddleston4681]

Yeah! With Theocracy as the Headliner. Stryper is a good band, but Theocracy is amazing. They are THE best Christian metal metal band ever.

[@shackslayer]

I definitely agree

[@richardflatt5682]

Love it. Theocracy is both my son's and my favorite band. Please do another cover contest.

[@fenrysk_v2]

been following theocracy since '02/'03. big fan of both albums, looking forward to the new material! awesome band. i want to sing like matt when i grow up.

[@user-fb1iy2fo2q]

Do you sing like him now? XD

[@RiffFlair]

I remember hearing a track or two of this band and hearing some pretty good things about them but I never really looked them up. I went and saw Sonata Arctica in Atlanta GA and saw a bunch of guys in Theocracy shirts, later found out they were opening and they were one of the best bands that night, Met Matt and got a copy of Mirror Souls. Power Metal masterpiece.

[@Revelation_Initiative]

Awesome!

[@austindolan3142]

I love the variations on the guitar ending and solo on this rehearsal, and nice to hear the other members voices

[@kelindo07]

This is the best band from cristian metal nothing can be over this band...just simply the best !!! yea yea power metal !!!!

[@Littlemac181]

best christian metal band out there. keep it up and put out more albums! its so hard to find metal thats good to listen too

[@3nails1salvation]

That was SICK!!!!! I love how tight this band is!!!!

[@royrubba]

just found this band a yr ago. its what gets me going in the mornings before work. love it!!!

[@user-fb1iy2fo2q]

Just checking, do you still listen to them? XD

[@royrubba]

@@user-fb1iy2fo2q Now that i'm retired not so much. But i have my ipod on shuffle they pop on now and then.

[@user-fb1iy2fo2q]

@@royrubba oh alright. Good

[@tKrave]

Keep it up you guys. Love your music... God bless you...

[@neilprakasam3398]

I'm definitely going to miss Shawn as the drummer... but I'm sure God will provide you guys with someone great.

[@fooser77]

And He most certainly has ..

[@bairondiaz8851]

What Happend with Shawn?

[@ArtEfekt]

Bayron Diaz simply lost intetest

[@kerryhalpin]

Dude, the riff at about 5:58 is sooooo beast! I would love to see Theocracy and Phinehas in the same concert!

[@leonardoaugusto36]

Wow! Almost 10 years ago, but it's such an engaging sound these days. Thank you Theocracy

[@batguy21784]

That was so cool!!!! :) God bless Theocracy!!! You guys rock!!!!

[@markraynermesquita7223]

Estou assistindo em 30/04/ 2020, cheguei aqui através do Projeto Aegis. Meus parabéns pelo seu trabalho incrível !

[@antoniowanderlydefreitas7566]

Muito phoda sou do metal e mesmo gospel gosto muito

[@TheAline013]

Essa banda é simplesmente incrível, espero que eles continuem assim!

[@gibsona9]

Your sound is so tight...awesome. Thanks for deflecting the glory back to God!

[@josepatricioauzpule517]

Oooooh que excelente cancion Matt!, Theocracy es mi banda favorita de la actualidad! sigan adelante produciendo gran musica. Bendiciones!!

[@forsaken196984151]

How amazing see Stryper and Theocracy, both band together in one night of concert here in Puerto Rico

[@johnbradshaw6358]

Theocracy is the shizams man!! Top of the line quality Jesus Metal!! Keep it up and don't let our enemy hinder you!

[@Metalx5]

Oh God... Martyr was the first song I heard of you guys when I was looking for a band with completely christian lyrics and nice riffs and solos, and you guys were that band! And now this version of Martyr is... better, if thats even possible haha O_O God bless you guys, keep rocking our lives. Val is off the charts O_O

[@camion300]

I wish to be at least in one of their practices. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS. Come to New Jersey please.

[@mollossus7]

Thanks for posting, one of my favorites! Great job boys, it was awesome to see you pull it off! Val very tasty additions to an already amazing tune!

[@damstudiocr]

Theocracy Rocks!!! waiting you here on Costa Rica..!!! yeah!

[@GORROTICO]

amazing !!! GOD RULEES!

[@berth8539]

these guys are great!

[@Herkario]

Absolution Day makes me cry :( , God bless you guys!

[@hugoguest6746]

Excellent song, amazing

[@rodrigoyiyex]

love you guys. you are great!. blessings from Argentina

[@Deshantin]

boss you guys are awesome

[@dgrimes34]

AWESOME!!!!!!!

[@jestersyx]

Sweet!!! Thank you Papa, for Theocracy!

[@GMSirLawrence]

Epic!

[@shackslayer]

You guys rock

[@revengeismine1]

You guys are sick!!!!!!!!!

[@sergioelila]

Muito bom o video qualidade exelente.

[@camion300]

mis respetos, nice, nice.

[@luisdelarosa7474]

Simplemente, fregon!

[@xheng77]

awesone video

[@angelo22full]

el mejor power metal cristiano sigan asi es dificil encontrar bandas cristianas con esa calidad musical ojala algun dia vengan a chile que dios los vendiga a todos

[@0RPGman]

Awesomeness =D Gob bless Theocracy !

[@SAMSONSLION]

LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOVED IT.

[@mikedaguitarguy]

Nice Charvel SoCal...I love mine. Looking forward to hearing new tunes down the line.

[@paulmoritz2240]

Holy crap Val can shred!

[@WesSL]

Sweet! Awesome bro. . . .

[@stellamarisaucello5906]

Excelente!!!

[@wmusiccs]

i love so much this song... God bless you always. now i waiting your fallow CD.

[@marinamarchese6769]

Top Best!!!! THEOCRACY!!! I just Adore this God- sent , Fantastic Christian Power Metal band!! They are the Best!!!! Nothing to add!!! And yes! Matt is for me one of the Best vocalists !! Super talented Song- writer, composer, Complete Musicia !!!. ..And yes the bassist Jahred very pristine!! Drummer excellent, Jonathan Hind ,rithmically perfect ,band fine guitarist!! And....Yes, Mr. Val Allen Wood can SHRED!!!! Absolutely genial , virtuoso , Awesome!!! Super talented Guitar Hero!! Among my favorites!!!

[@xheng77]

awesome video !

[@KokenyaAkos]

You guys are the best power metal band I have ever heard. Anytime I need energy to do something I always just listen this song to gain some power. My favourite part of this song is from 3:13 - 4:11. However chorus is a little bit weird on this video, but on the album version, it is so fucking awesome! I wish you guys would be more popular, but you'll always have us, as fans. :p

[@evertonsantos4270]

Perfeita

[@Valdir1277]

Que música!

[@zippadai4]

I'm sorry but this is fking amazing! I love your music and cant for new album! Keep rockin in the free world!

[@BigGlutesBigToots]

Matt your voice is insane.

[@camion300]

Excellent band Saludos desde New Jersey USA

[@antoniowanderlydefreitas7566]

Fantastico a qualidade de som

[@cdsp88]

Inche Poyeneimemi. I love you guys in mapudungun !

[@RyanMinardovic]

This rocks man!!!!!!!!!! Ryan M from the Theocracy forums here!

[@emgaldo1783]

tremendos temas de esta gran banda.

[@joel-kun5763]

Excelente tema.

[@gospelbass7]

Even if they play very good and nicely, still there are message in this message what it is all about! :). Ihave played bass about 5 years and the only one who i can thank that tallent is God Him self. I have seen how God how have used me of it and i have played Gospel pretty much, but still i have allways knwon that why i'm playing bass :)

[@crisbkn12]

Gran tema bendiciones :)

[@ramon0799]

You can tell that matt is leagues above the others in singing ability

[@josuebellve]

brutal....!!!!!!!stuff keep it metal!!!!!!

[@RyanMinardovic]

Hey guys it's Ryan M from the boards here! You all rock!

[@james2felipe]

muito caras....sou muito fã do theocracy \o

[@Spankedchicken]

VAL!! TEACH ME TO SHRED LIKE YOU!!!!

[@angelo22full]

gran calidad musical ojala sigan asi y vengan a chile que dios les bendiga a todos

[@zippadai4]

*wait...sorry! you guys are amazing!

[@birog777]

severa cancion... severa banda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Thias510]

The high sream was awesome!^^

[@Elendilisj]

Matt looks a lot like Christian Chivu haha. Theocracy Rocks!!! i'm really looking forward to the new album \m/

[@MrJESSROX]

KILLLER!!!!!!!WORLD CLASS!!!!!!!!

[@jipper9]

I met you yesterday in the netherlands. you guys are really awesome keep up the good work ;)

[@Menyhard]

Sounds good

[@eliascastor]

Adorei a música, perdoe por não falar Inglês...mas parabéns pelo trabalho de vocês!!!

[@fooser77]

When you do an anniversary remix of MoS in 2018 (hehe), I'm trying to imagine what that is going to sound like when Val's solos are added, together with the original and/or improved vocal harmonies. That I cannot wait for. In the meantime, we savor to hear it live in concert ..

[@ramses1palma]

best part 3:11 man i love this song.... all theocracy´s songs are soooo goodd... super riffs of metal and super lyrics THEOCRACYYY!!!!!

[@davidlamb12345]

Matt doesn't need any fixes... perfect voice/pitch...

[@MichaelKoehlerMusic]

Awesome Guys! I live in Marietta, all the time heard you guys played @ sidelines which is right down the street. Never went. I usually work nites. :( Checked out Mirror of Souls just today, You just gained a fan! Love it! I run StryperTube and am a huge fan of them, but i found a new #1 band! :) God Bless!

[@alekseythundervoice2032]

honestly I usually disapoint the most of the Christians but I thank God for this way do you worship him .... i m still fighting with my self ... but your songs give me hope .... and i hope the most of the Christian bands has the same quality than you (sorry for my english i still working on it too) please guy's come to "Cali" soon :) and GOD BLESS YOU !!

[@kelindo07]

This band is epic when you want to hear great power metal !

[@edibadork]

Stryper & theocracy need to tour together!

[@marioribeiro5413]

Goooooood... d+,,, mesmo no quartinho ai. kkkk

[@brettt777]

Ha! That was absolutely great! They look like a group of guys from the neighborhood that get together Saturday afternoon in somebody's garage, only they're really, really good. Drummer is amazing! and fun to watch cuz he makes it look easy.

[@flosscal1]

asome \m/

[@Rhindon777]

Wow Thumbs upr If Every one here Loves Theocracy's Metal!!!

[@crufflerrick]

I like it and stil lawaitng theUS tour and yall coming thru N. Texas! Matt where you get that shirt... from.... "Resistance is futile" love it! Where can I get one!

[@Christianrockrockz]

To be honest, the backing vocals could use some work. I know that it's impossible to replicate the studio version, but listen to some live Queen songs. They really nailed their vocals, even though there was only 2 of them singing backing vocals.

[@koolgool]

3:13 = EPIC Love this song. I'd love to see you try Mirror of Souls. That song is golden. I imagine it takes quite a bit of endurance to play that song, though. xD

[@AldayOliveira]

Come to Brazil !!! ! ! !!!

[@xxxCoLoRz]

they sound exactly like DREAM THEATER :O thumbs up!

[@HazardousLinkinPark]

Out of all the Power Metal songs I know, I choose this one to put in my special effects video (which is on my channel) AMAZING MUSIC!

[@ArtEfekt]

I bet you would

[@InfiniteVisions]

the voice sounds like michael sweet from Stryper..... I LOVE THIS BAND!!!

[@tonybatista1928]

Awesome lead. When are you all recording again