New metal outfit B.D. Martin recreates the original darkness of hard rock across a boldly atmospheric and faultlessly played Let Me Be by stylishly merging ferocity of tone with melodic perfection and equal parts intensity and melody.
Let Me Be, which clocks in at just under six minutes, makes excellent use of structure, adding each new segment with clear juxtaposition for emphasis, maintaining that shifting dynamic throughout, and never sticking to a single attribute for longer than the moment requires.
B.D. Martin is a hard rock/metal artist from Bridgewater, MA, USA. He was born into a musical family and started playing guitar at the age of 10. He grew up in the grunge era, and his musical influences include grunge, heavy metal, classic rock, hip hop, alternative, and blues. He writes all his own music and plays all of the instruments in his recordings. His songs are about his struggles with addiction and the fight to overcome it. He hopes that his music will help others who are going through the same fight.
Let Me Be fires on all cylinders, and rather than rely on a single element to make its impact, B.D. To create a multifaceted and arresting sound, Martin incorporates many aspects – anthemic vocal melodies, searing guitar solos, and a propulsive rhythm section.
Thematically, the song is about overcoming addiction, and the lyrics reflect that struggle. B.D. Martin’s evocative vocal performance brings those lyrics to life, conveying the pain and determination of someone who is fighting for their life.
The production values are impeccable, with each element of the song perfectly balanced. The end result is a hard-hitting, emotionally charged track that is sure to get your blood pumping.
B.D. Martin is a talented musician with a bright future ahead of him. If you’re a fan of hard rock or metal, you need to check out Let Me Be.
