Betrayer

Dedication... One word that captures all that Betrayer stands for. From the humble begins of Swarm, which first united founding members Jeff Klingbeil (lead vocals, guitars) and Shawn Bastien (drums & percussion), Betrayer has maintained a focus on its goals. The current Betrayer lineup, including Bill Lozon (guitars) and Norm Michaud (bass, backup vocals) embodies the determination and passion for metal music that resides in each member of the band.

As a power trio, Betrayer released their debut, eight-track demo - Rusted Icons - in 2001. Following a steady stream of praise and excitement ranging across North America, Asia, and Europe, the band built up a tremendous amount of support from fans and supporters across the globe.

Following the addition of Lozon's blistering abilities, Betrayer's sound followed its blossoming potential. Captivating melodies, thunderous rhythm work, and layered harmonies increasingly became trademarks of Betrayer's sound that captured the attention of numerous fans live and online.

Betrayer's noteworthy accomplishments include performances as an opening act for metal legends Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio, Motorhead and performances at such acclaimed venues as the Molson Amphitheatre, Opera House, Phoenix Plaza, the Toronto Molson Indy, and Windsor's Capitol Theater. The band has also been reviewed in such publications as Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Recording magazine, as well as numerous webzines and radio stations across North America and Europe.

Betrayer is unlike any hard rock/metal band in this day and age. These Canadian rockers offer a unique classic vocal style and thrashy riffs that will take you back to when metal was at its finest. In 1996, lead singer and guitarist Jeff Klingbeil and drummer Shawn Bastien formed the band and thereafter William Lozon (guitar) and Sinan Khalaf (bass) completed the line-up. They produced their first LP Rusted Icons in 2001, selling over 2000 copies in the first year. In 2005, EP Shadowed Force was released and in 2007 they released a single “Headed for Disaster” which was featured on BW&BK’s Knuckle Tracks and also gained regular airplay on Detroit’s 101.1 FM WRIF...
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Currently, Betrayer has completed their new full length, self titled album including 9 new tracks and a re-recorded song off Rusted Icons. Completed in late 2009 with producer Glenn Fricker at Spectre Sound Studios (Bloodshoteye, Assassinate the Following), this new album represents the dawning of a new age in their evolution and defines the Betrayer experience. Mixing and Mastering took place at Studio Fredman by Henrik Udd and Fredrik Nordstrom (world renowned music producer and guitarist of Dream Evil whose worked with bands such as; In Flames, Arch Enemy, Opeth, Dimmu Borgir, Hammerfall and The Haunted). The album art was completed by 5 time Juno award winner Hugh Syme who's done album covers for bands such as Rush, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Dream Theater and Def Leppard.
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Industry professionals have committed their time and expertise to help take Betrayer one step closer to their ultimate goal. They have worked with promotional teams Howard Rosen (Warner, Casablanca, Elektra) and Pete Palazzolo (Polar Bear Music); Mixing and Mastering Engineers Mika Jussila (Nightwish, Edguy, Children of Bodom, Sonata Arctica) of Finnvox; and Phil Demetre of Lacquer Channel; and have also been praised in various publications including Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles and Recording magazine..
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Betrayer have opened for such influences as Iron Maiden, Dio, Helix, Motorhead, Anvil and Paul Di’Anno (formerly of Iron Maiden) and have won countless competitions, winning over crowds and judges alike with their combination of skill and showmanship. Their website www.betrayer.ca has a diverse group of fans and street team members who are located all over the world; achieving over a million hits a month. Tested by the fires of numerous shows, inspired by frenzied audiences, and armed with an arsenal of music that connects to the primal core of their listeners, Betrayer has materialized into an unstoppable force.
Having built upon their successes while continuing to strive towards higher goals, Betrayer has utilized the capabilities of the Internet and savvy web-based promotions to further their exposure to fans around the world. Boasting an interactive street team with hundreds of members and growing daily, Betrayer has support from every continent and dozens upon dozens of countries, states, and provinces.
Following the foundation of these successes Betrayer released their eagerly anticipated follow-up effort to Rusted Icons, the Shadowed Force EP. Featuring an impressive evolution of the band's sound, technique, songwriting abilities, and production values, the EP has received incredible and astounding praise.
Into the unknown, Betrayer is focused and determined to realize their hopes and dreams. Uncompromising their values and integrity, maintaining their passion for the music, and remembering their roots and objectives are what drive these musicians as they prepare to take on the world with all they have to offer.
Focused and determined to achieve their lofty expectations, Betrayer ventures into the future on the wings of new sound. With a clear and decisive vision, Betrayer remains dedicated to challenging trends and themselves.

Official Website: http://www.betrayer.ca/

MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/betrayer