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===Band members===
===Band members===


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*Former members
*Former members
**Chris Hastings (guitar) (1984 - 1993)
**Chris Hastings (guitar) 1984 - 1993


===Formed===
===Formed===
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===Band information===
===Band information===


Betrayer was a Melbourne thrash band that formed in 1984 as a four piece without Marquis, who joined in 1990 after the dissolution of his previous band, [[Virgin Soldiers]]. The band recorded a demo titled "Older Than God" that won strong plaudits and Betrayer toured often including a slot at one of the Metalfest shows in Sydney in the early 90s and were also supported by bands such as '''Powderfinger''' in Sydney. In 1993, the band released their album ''Grandma'', accompanied by a video clip of the title track that went on to be voted Best Australian Metal Clip on ''Rage'' that year and the Album noted as being the best album to have ever graced the ''Hot Metal'' magazine stereo. Robyn Dorrien from ''Kerrang!'' magazine also gave the album huge salutes in Europe. Due to unforseen circumstances, Betrayer put it all on hold until a later date.  
Betrayer was a Melbourne thrash band that formed in 1984 as a four piece of Shane Ponsford, Ashley and Dale Robertson and Chris Hastings. In 1990 ex-[[Virgin Soldiers]] guitarist Geoff Marquis joined and the band recorded the demo ''Older Than God'' that won strong plaudits. Betrayer toured often including a slot at one of the Metalfest shows in Sydney in the early 90s and were at one point supported by '''Powderfinger''' in Sydney.  


A short time later, Marquis' former band '''Virgin Soldiers''' reformed for a short time with Ashley Robertson joining them. Marquis now owns a Melbourne rehearsal and recording studio and Hastings is a guitar tech based in the US.  
In 1993, the band released their album ''Grandma'', accompanied by a video clip of the title track that went on to be voted Best Australian Metal Clip on ''Rage'' that year. Despite some international attention, Betrayer wound up in 1994. Marquis and Ashley Robertson joined the reformed '''Virgin Soldiers'''.


Betrayer recently reformed after over 14 years. The line up is the same as the original except for Hastings being replaced by Chris Farley ('''Virgin Soldiers'''). A name change is on the cards.
Betrayer reformed in 2008 with the 1990 line up except for Chris Hastings who was replaced by Chris Farley ('''Virgin Soldiers'''), but nothing further seems to have occured.


===Discography===
===Discography===


'''Albums:'''
'''Album:'''


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Latest revision as of 16:49, 3 July 2022

Betrayer
OriginMelbourne, VIC
GenresThrash metal
Years active1984 - 1994, 2008
Associated actsVirgin Soldiers
Past membersChris Farley, Shane Ponsford, Ashley Robertson, Dale Robertson, Geoff Marquis, Chris Hastings

Band members

  • Line-up
    • Chris Farley (guitar)
    • Shane Ponsford (vocals)
    • Ashley Robertson (bass)
    • Dale Robertson (drums)
    • Geoff Marquis (guitar)
  • Former members
    • Chris Hastings (guitar) 1984 - 1993

Formed

Melbourne, VIC, 1984

Band information

Betrayer was a Melbourne thrash band that formed in 1984 as a four piece of Shane Ponsford, Ashley and Dale Robertson and Chris Hastings. In 1990 ex-Virgin Soldiers guitarist Geoff Marquis joined and the band recorded the demo Older Than God that won strong plaudits. Betrayer toured often including a slot at one of the Metalfest shows in Sydney in the early 90s and were at one point supported by Powderfinger in Sydney.

In 1993, the band released their album Grandma, accompanied by a video clip of the title track that went on to be voted Best Australian Metal Clip on Rage that year. Despite some international attention, Betrayer wound up in 1994. Marquis and Ashley Robertson joined the reformed Virgin Soldiers.

Betrayer reformed in 2008 with the 1990 line up except for Chris Hastings who was replaced by Chris Farley (Virgin Soldiers), but nothing further seems to have occured.

Discography

Album:

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1993 Grandma Shock