Betrayed "Suffering"

OK so it's been way to long since I've reviewed any new material but I can't think of a better record to start back up with than this.

It has been a while since Betrayed has released new material (Substance 2006) and for me at least, the wait has been unbearable. This time around this EP is being release on singer Aram Arslanian's own label REACT! Records, one of the best labels out there in 2010. When this 7 " arrived on my doorstep today I couldn't wait to give it a listen. What I found was something a little different from what I expected but was awesome none the less.

Betrayed is known for infusing a late 80's DC hardcore vibe into their music courtesy of Todd Jone's melodic guitar passages. With Suffering, Betrayed seems to have eased up on their usual sound and has gone for a more straight ahead hardcore assault. With the exception of the stunning title track, the three other songs on the EP are lightning fast and razor sharp traditional youth crew anthems. "Against The Grain" kicks off the record with a great bass and drum roll build up and does not look back. "To Try" spits some courage at you and charges straight for the gut. The song "Suffering" has a beautiful jangling guitar riff and is a real mid-tempo rocker with a unique bridge featuring harmonizing vocals. "Your Response" finishes off the record with one last call to arms to take action against poverty and consumerist culture. In a matter of a short few minutes this record rips and shreds through your stereo leaving you feeling exhilerated and inspired to do something!

Do yourself some good and buy this record through the REACT! webstore or through your favorite distro. This band and this label are doing something great for the hardcore scene and bringing a message back to the music. I was lucky enough to have seen Betrayed perform a couple of these new song's at both the Insted reunion and the React! showcase and well I can't wait to hear them again now that I am more prepared. So guy's where are the shows!?!

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