Thrash/speed metal, with touches of goth, from Van Nuys, California, USA. Formed by members from the band Martyr. They released 2 discs before breaking up. The band have resurfaced, but with only one surviving member, this has been called a solo-project more than a band reunion. Apparently the "new" Betrayal play goth/industrial metal

RENAISSANCE BY DEATH (1991) WONDERLAND/WORD

  1. Renaissance By Death - instrumental
  2. The Invitation
  3. Fallen Deceived
  4. More Faith Than Me
  5. Escaping The Alter
  6. Assassins In The Midst
  7. Mortal Flesh - instrumental
  8. Stroll Thru A Wicked Age
  9. Prophets Of Baal
  10. Plead The Blood

Line-up:

Marcus N.Colon - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, BGV

Matt Maners - Lead & Thythm Guitars

Chris Ackerman - Lead Vocals

Jeff Lain - Bass Guitar

Brian Meuse - Drums

I had so high hopes for this thrash album. After hearing Vengeance Rising, Deliverance and Believer, I thought this would be just as great. But my initial thought on this album were not good. I loved the music, but could not stand the vocals. Chris Ackerman sounds more like a hardcore/punk vocalist then a thrash metal singer. In fact, at his worst he's no better than the vocalist from Torn Flesh! So I never even bothered to upgrade from my original cassette-release, until now. Now I'm happy to say that I like this a bit more. The awesome instrumental intro, leading into the equally amazing "The Invitation", man, what's not to like? The music herein is not unlike early Tourniquet. But they also mix their thrash/speed metal with darker, somber acoustic parts. 'Renaissance By Death' have become a Christian metal classic. "Plead The Blood" is a rerecorded version of a Martyr track.

Killer songs: The Invitation, More Faith Than Me, Escaping The Alter, Assassins In The Midst

Related Artists:

Deliverance