Justin Schut - MARTYR / PHRASING

July 14, 2026

Justin Schut is a metal guitarist from the Netherlands, known for his work with Dutch heavy metal legends Martyr and hard rock/metal band Phrasing.

From the early 2000’s he has played in bands such as Under Destruction, Scorched Earth and Keflar, contributing to the Dutch metal scene. In 2023 he became the lead guitarist for Martyr, bringing fresh energy to the band’s dynamic. Schut’s guitar work is characterized by strong melodies, thrasy riffs, and technical proficiency, aligning with Martyr’s traditional heavy metal approach. His style complements the band’s legacy, which includes cult classics like ‘For The Universe’ (1985) and ‘Darkness At Time’s Edge’ (1986).

“For the past 3 years or so, I've been playing these picks all over the world and I'm loving them! Coming from the well-known small jazz picks, I didn't quite realize what I was missing until I found the Acoustik Attak picks. I mainly play the Attak Pik Stealth and the Stealth III picks. They're like what I'm used to but better. They have the sharp tip, but also rounded edges that make the pick glide across the strings effortlessly, whether you're doing fast gallops or sweep picking. The grip matrix dots give me perfect grip and control, even on extra warm and humid stages."

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinud
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Justinschut

Martyr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martyronline
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MARTYRONLINE
Website: https://martyronline.nl/

Phrasing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phrasingband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhrasingNL
Website: https://linktr.ee/phrasingband

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