Rusted Icons

About the Artist
Before the stream of steady shows across North America, before the momentum of a worldwide following of loyal fans, before Betrayer's metal takeover began - there were two strangers, united by the power of music.

Jeff Klingbeil (Lead vocals & guitars) and Shawn Bastien (Drums, percussion & back-up vocals) created the foundation upon which Betrayer stands. Meeting as both began to fully appreciate and comprehend their instruments; they created a strong bond musically. The duo of Klingbeil and Bastien would continue to hone their skills, rehearsing constantly, while searching for the missing pieces of their puzzle - fellow musicians with passion and dedication for music.

Norm Michaud (Bass & back-up vocals) entered the fold, creating a potent power trio. The band, then under the name of Swarm, would record a three-song demo. The following exposure would allow the band to perform live in several local venues. A year following the release of the Swarm demo, the band would record their first full-length demo, with a new vision and a new name - Betrayer.

The quick success of Betrayer's eight-track demo spread throughout the local scene and across several American states, Canadian provinces, and European nations. Bill Lozon (Guitars) would later join the band, giving them the desired full sound for both live performances and studio sessions. The addition of a secondary guitarist gave Betrayer the extra energy on stage as well as the layered harmonies and melodies that have brought them so much attention.

Betrayer's quartet would soon captivate numerous crowds - winning many competitions, being featured in national media, and collecting an impressive gathering of fans spawning the far reaches of the globe.

Having built upon their successes and strived for 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 nearly every continent and dozens upon dozens of countries, states, and provinces.

With such overwhelming support, Betrayer has continued to compile an impressive resume of high-marquee shows, opening for such heavyweight acts as Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio and Motorhead amongst others.

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.

Trends are made to be broken... Revolution is destined to occur... Betrayer will succeed.

Product Description
Betrayer's music is influenced through 80's metal such as Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Scorpions and Malmsteen. It's powerful and upfront. The guitar solos are melodic, the drums are defined and the bass work has a lot of groove.

Betrayer's debut album has been receiving great reviews worldwide since its release. This full length album contains 8 awesome tracks. The CD package includes a fold out with lyrics and pictures. Get your copy today!

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Average customer rating: Deep In My Voodoo - and at a deal too good to pass up! The Radiators Solid outing from New Orleans' legends This is a great band's weakest record Buy it now!!!!

The Radiators The Radiators Manufacturer: Rattlesby Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Earth vs. The Radiators: The First 25 Dreaming Out Loud Law of the Fish Bucket of Fish Party On ASIN: B00005BI7A Release Date: 2001-04-24

Tracks:

1. Deep In My Voodoo
2. I Don't Speak Love
3. Driver
4. Bom-Bom-Du-Dao
5. Long Way Down
6. These Fugitive Dreams
7. You Can't Keep No Secrets From The Holy Ghost
8. The Wrong Road
9. Falling Through The Bottom Line
10. Salty Jane
11. Crazy Mona
12. Untouched By Human Hands

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The Radiators are in fine form with this self-titled disc of studio originals. Keyboardist and percussionist Ed Volker's lyrics aren't going to set anyone's brain on fire, but the Rads have all the chops you'd expect from a group that's racked up thousands of performances. "Deep in My Voodoo" and "I Don't Speak Love" boast easy, melodic hooks, and they keep on coming through "Falling Through the Bottom Line" (which offers the CD's hottest guitar riffs) and "Crazy Mona." "These Fugitive Dreams" and especially the call-and-response rocker "Untouched By Human Hands" are lesser tracks. What you've got here is a rock-solid ensemble that's a bit derivative but hardly the weaker for it; indeed, one listen to this disc will encourage you to catch the Rads' live act, so one good thing will lead to another. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Deep In My Voodoo - and at a deal too good to pass up!.......2005-02-16

I've never seen the Radiators (not yet at least!), so I can't compare these songs to the performances they must be capable of, but I've gone wild over their latest (1/2004) live recording - Earth vs the Radiators. Quickly I bought some of the recommended studio releases (all at cheap prices, but this one for only pennies, an amazing deal!). And while none of the studio work comes close to showing the virtuostic playing and playful energy of the live recording, this one has grown to be my favorite (Law of the Fishes (1987) is okay, solid 80's pop/rock songs, but not indispensable, New Dark Ages (1995) is good, but this self titled one (2001) has a few really good songs - Deep in My Voodoo, I Don't Speak Love, Salty Jane, Crazy Mona - as well as a strong showing of mostly ordinary, if slighty twisted, finely crafted pop songs. Like a mix of Little Feat and Springsteen these guys have an all American sound.

Having been around for 25 years it seems they just keep getting better (bigger, richer, fuller sound).

The Radiators.......2002-10-07

I have seen this band live many times, and own a number of their records. I love this album. The Radiators continue to grow as musicians and artists.

Solid outing from New Orleans' legends.......2001-09-02

These guys have been at it for over two decades and may have the most extensive active repertoire of any touring band. Their trademark sound is evident here, with a little extra studio polish. If you need a frame of reference, think Little Feat/Meters rhythm section, Professor Longhair/Dr. John keyboards, Allman Bros/ZZ Top guitars and lots of New Orleans gumbo. Check it out, and don't miss them live.

This is a great band's weakest record.......2001-05-16

I have all of the radiator's music. They have been one of my all time favorite groups for 15 years now. I have seen them live countless times, and I highly recomend that you all do so as well. As for their latest recording, it is poor. The song writing is weak. Don't write new songs just for the sake of releasing an album. I would rather see them release another live album with updated versions of their old standards, and more of the covers that they perform so well such as: Sympathy for the Devil, Born on the Bayou, Goin' Down the Road, Juke Joint Jump, Up on Cripple Creek, to name only a few. There are so many more that they have done over the years. The Radiators can be one of the hottest live acts on the road, but very little of their talent is revealed in their latest album.

Buy it now!!!!.......2001-04-25

The self titled CD is great. They have been playing these songs live for a number of years and are finally available on a CD. My favs are Driver, Botom line, Taking the Long Way Down. A must own for Rads fans...I think I have to buy another one for my car CD player...Buy it now....

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New Dark Ages Radiators Manufacturer: Rattlesby Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000645KO Release Date: 2002-05-28

Tracks:

1. Umbilical
2. The New Dark Ages
3. Last Getaway
4. Wait Till The Medicine Show
5. Papaya
6. Dream Woman
7. If You Wanna Be Somebody
8. Long Hard Journey Home
9. Fine Life
10. Ghosts Along The Mississippi
11. River Run
12. How Far To The Horizon

Average customer rating: Great album from a great band... Betrayer review Rusted Icons blew me away Betrayer - Rusted Icons

Rusted Icons Betrayer Manufacturer: Independent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002K72RC Release Date: 2001-05-21

Tracks:

1. Descendants of Death
2. Fire to the Coals
3. Tribulation
4. Waiting
5. Wretched Ways
6. Captive State of Mind
7. Sands of Time
8. Rusted Icons

Album Description

Betrayer's music is influenced through 80's metal such as Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Scorpions and Malmsteen. It's powerful and upfront. The guitar solos are melodic, the drums are defined and the bass work has a lot of groove.

Betrayer's debut album has been receiving great reviews worldwide since its release. This full length album contains 8 awesome tracks. The CD package includes a fold out with lyrics and pictures. Get your copy today!

Customer Reviews:

Great album from a great band..........2004-09-10

I have been a fan of Betrayer for many years now and have had the pleasure to attend many of their shows, including the show that they opened for Iron Maiden, Ronnie James Dio and Motorhead. All 4 of the musicians are exceptionally good and as a band they put on a great performance.

The band has greatly progressed since the recording of Rusted Icons, which I might add is an outstanding album. It's rare to find a CD that you can listen front to back over and over but Rusted Icons does the trick, no fillers here.

Keep an eye out for Betrayer; I see big things from these guys in the future.

Betrayer review.......2004-09-04

This cd is soo great, like i listen over and over. it never gets old. long live metal!

Rusted Icons blew me away.......2004-09-04

This band blew me away from the moment I heard them. It is a mix of some of my favorite classic bands like Megadeth and Iron Maiden but has a spice of newer groups such as Blind Guardian and Iced Earth. I would recommend this band to anyone who enjoys classic hard rock and heavy metal! The vocals are killer, the guitar solos are steaming, the drumming is pounding, and the bass lines are hypnotising! Buy it, you won't regret it!

Betrayer - Rusted Icons.......2004-07-15

I love this C.d. it's the perfect blend of 80's metal and the metal of today. I own 2 copies incase one get's lost. (Because I want to be able to have one available at all times.
P.S. They put on an amazing show!

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