Because of Betrayal A New Beginning for Metal…….. For the past decade, the genre of Metal has taken a backseat in the South African Music Industry. Even though metal heads were still going to see their favorite local bands and listening to their albums, to many, it seemed like Metal was dying if not surely dead already. Well, at least to the media this seemed to be true. Yet, inside the circle, underground, and hidden away, there has been an eruption of energy and anticipation. All thanks to the “New Wave” of Local Metal bands appearing on the scene. Because of Betrayal - A Metalcore band based in the East Rand of Johannesburg, has truly exploded on to the scene again in 2012 after an 8 month hiatus. With a Full Length Debut Album set for release in April, an official Music video for “Perception” released on MK and a Second for “A life in the Dust” on it’s way soon, 2 songs already play listed on local radio stations and a Countrywide Tour with Chromium in the pipeline, 2013 is set to be an Epic year for this 5-piece outfit.
Because of Betrayal is: Chaz Nielsen (Vocals) Byron Horn (Drums) Dwayne Tomovic (Guitar) Tony Casey (Guitar) Jonothan Bowett (Bass)
Your first single, Perception has had very good response locally and abroad. What is the song about and why did you choose it as the first single? It was definitely a combined decision to select Perception as our debut single. Much like the theme of the song, the reason for choosing it stood out for us. Besides it being the fist song we wrote together as a band. The song is about the way people carry themselves and how important other people’s perception is of you as a human being and in our case how people react and connect with our music. Oh, plus it’s a really catchy, melodic track.