There are several artists using this name
1. A thrash metal band from No… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists using this name
1. A thrash metal band from Norway
2. a power metal band from Canada
3. A death metal band from Poland
4. A blackened thrash metal band from Indonesia
5. A deathcore band from the United States
6. A death/thrash metal band from Raanana, Israel

1) A norwegian thrash metal group formed in 1989.
They published their only (ep) album "World of Chaos", in 1993.
The band broke up 'cause geographical distance between the members was too high.
Rune Hamlot - Guitar
Anders Kristiansen - Drums
Kay Steinar Egerdal - Vocals
Hermod Danielsen - Guitar
Jonas Solberg - Bass

2) Traditional/Power metal band from Windsor, Ontario Canada
Jeff Klingbeil: Guitar/Vocals
Bill Lozon: Guitar
Norm Michaud: Bass/Backup Vocals
Shawn Bastien: Drums/Backup Vocals

Albums:
Rusted Icons (2001)
Shadowed Force (2005)

3) A Death metal band from Poland
Death Metal:
Genre(s)
Death Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Anti-christian
Origin Formed in Last label Status
Poland (Słupsk) 1989 Apocalypse Productions Split-up
Last known line-up
Piotr "Berial" Kuzioła - Vocals, Bass (ex-Vader, Slaughter (Pol))
Wojciech "Molly" Moliński - Drums (Condemnation (Pol), Mortify (Pol))
Marcin "Ryju" Rojewski - Guitar (Mortify (Pol))
Ripper - Guitar (Slaughter (Pol))
Former/past member(s)
Maciej "Northon" Maciejewski - Guitar (Condemnation (Pol))
Mariusz "Morris" Zieliński - Guitar (R.I.P., suicide by hanging)

We can not forget about the Israeli band BETRAYER, who has released a CD called "My Twisted Symphony" on Raven Music.

4) Death/Thrash Metal from Indonesia

Current line-up :
Doddy - Bass
Endro - Drums
Tatu - Lead Vocals
Garry - Guitar

Former/past member(s) :
Akbar - Drums
Lik - Guitar, Vocals

Discography

Grand Voice Society Full-length, 1996
Pasukan Berani Mati Full-length, 1998
Hukuman Mati Full-length, 2000
Betrayer Full-length, 2002
04 Full-length, 2004
The Best Of Betrayer Best of/Compilation, 2005
Revolusi Full-length, 2007

5)

Deathcore/Mathcore/Math Metal band from USA

Beneath The Realm Of Consciousness [Ep] (2011)

6)
A death/thrash metal band formed in Raanana, Israel. Released three demos and one EP before splitting
up. Their members have been involved in other notable israeli metal acts.

Line-Up
Robert Boim (Armageddon) - Bass
Dory Bar-Or (Eternal Gray, Impurity) - Guitar
Eyal Glottman (Eternal Gray, Prey for Nothing) - Guitar
Yishay Schwartz (Nail Within, Thy Mesmerized) - Vocals
Eran Asias (Orpaned Land, Eternal Gray, Mid Autumn Nights) - Drums

Transformation
Betrayer Lyrics

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Taken away
Never to return, they've got no right
To celebrate
What has been erased and brought back to life
Leave us alone
We don't wanna fight your losing battles
Labour of hate
Breathing in the fires of self destruction

Try to stop what has already begun
There's no resistance if they kill everyone
Deceiving to bring about their own means
And overthrow a system that they don't need
Transformation

Into the fold
Covered in the blood of mass confusion
Pulling the strings
Silence in the form of desolation

Prince of the powers of the air
Illumination, sow the tares

The mystery shall be revealed
To consummate the end of time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Betrayer's song, "Transformation," explore themes of oppression, resistance, and empowerment. The opening lines, "Taken away, never to return, they've got no right to celebrate," suggest that those in power have committed an act of violence or injustice, causing a shift in the lives of those affected. However, the following line implies that those who experienced this transformation are able to find new forms of life, as the previously erased is brought back to life. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for rising up against the oppressor and finding strength in resilience.

The chorus, "Try to stop what has already begun, there's no resistance if they kill everyone," highlights the idea that the fight for liberation is already in motion, and to attempt to stop it would simply lead to more harm. The line "Deceiving to bring about their own means and overthrow a system they don't need," implies that the oppressive system is being driven by those who want power for the sake of control, rather than for creating change. The theme of transformation is reinforced in the title itself, as the chorus, "Transformation," emphasizes the idea of being reborn and taking on a new form.

The second verse, "Into the fold, covered in the blood of mass confusion," suggests that the movement for transformation has brought with it violence and chaos. However, the line "Pulling the strings, silence in the form of desolation," could be interpreted as those in power attempting to suppress any acts of rebellion with fear and violence. The reference to the "Prince of the powers of the air" could suggest a sense of spirituality in the song's message, with the idea of "illumination" and "the mystery shall be revealed" hinting at a sense of enlightenment.

* Betrayer is a thrash metal band from Poland formed in 1989.
* "Transformation" is on their fourth album, "Shadowed Force," released in 1999.
* The album features themes of rebellion against oppressive systems and societal issues.
* The lyrics of "Transformation" include references to biblical figures and themes of spirituality.
* The song features complex guitar riffs and solos, showcasing the band's technical ability.
* Betrayer has been active for over 30 years and has released seven studio albums.
* The band's name refers to the feeling of betrayal they experienced during the turbulent political climate of Poland in the late 1980s.
* Betrayer has cited bands such as Metallica, Slayer, and Testament as early inspirations.
* The band has played at major metal festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Inferno Metal Festival.
* Betrayer's music has been featured in video games such as "FlatOut 2" and "Heavy Metal Machines."

Chords: Unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

Taken away
Something has been removed or lost, maybe forever.

Never to return, they've got no right
It's unlikely that the loss or removal will ever be undone, and whoever is responsible for it doesn't have the moral authority to do so.

To celebrate
Despite the loss, other people are taking joy in what has happened.

What has been erased and brought back to life
The thing that has been lost was once dead or inactive, but it has been resurrected or revitalized in some sense.

Leave us alone
The singer or speakers want to be left out of whatever is happening.

We don't wanna fight your losing battles
The people who are responsible for the loss aren't actually making any progress, and it's not worth fighting to get what's lost back.

Labour of hate
Whatever caused the loss was motivated by ill will or even malice.

Breathing in the fires of self destruction
The person or people responsible for the loss are ultimately harming themselves.

Try to stop what has already begun
Even though it might be too late, some people are trying to halt or reverse the process that led to the loss.

There's no resistance if they kill everyone
The people causing the loss don't care about how many people they have to harm or even kill to achieve their goals.

Deceiving to bring about their own means
The people responsible for the loss are being dishonest or manipulative in order to get what they want.

And overthrow a system that they don't need
One of the things the people responsible for the loss are trying to achieve is the elimination of something that, to them, is superfluous or even harmful.

Transformation
This whole process is a radical and complete change from what was before.

Into the fold
Those who are involved in the change are being brought into a new community or way of life.

Covered in the blood of mass confusion
The process of transformation is violent and chaotic, and its effects are apparent all around.

Pulling the strings
Someone or something is making everything happen, but the people experiencing the transformation may not be aware of it.

Silence in the form of desolation
The world around the people undergoing transformation is quiet and dead, and they may feel alone.

Prince of the powers of the air
This is a reference to Satan or other dark spiritual entities, who are often associated with the air or sky.

Illumination, sow the tares
The darkness is being made visible, and the consequences will not be good. 'Tares' are a type of weed that spoil crops.

The mystery shall be revealed
All the hidden and secret things will eventually come to light.

To consummate the end of time
This transformation is part of a larger, cosmic change that will bring about the end of the world as we know it.

Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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