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{{Infobox musical artist | |||
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| origin = Melbourne, VIC | |||
| genre = Thrash metal | |||
| years_active = 1984 - 1994, 2008 | |||
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| associated_acts = [[Virgin Soldiers]] | |||
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| past_members = Chris Farley, Shane Ponsford, Ashley Robertson, Dale Robertson, Geoff Marquis, Chris Hastings | |||
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===Band members=== | ===Band members=== | ||
*Line-up | *Line-up | ||
**Chris | **Chris Farley (guitar) | ||
**Shane Ponsford (vocals) | **Shane Ponsford (vocals) | ||
**Ashley Robertson (bass) | **Ashley Robertson (bass) | ||
**Dale Robertson (drums) | **Dale Robertson (drums) | ||
**Geoff Marquis (guitar) | **Geoff Marquis (guitar) | ||
*Former members | |||
**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 | 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. | ||
Marquis | 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 | 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=== | ||
''' | '''Album:''' | ||
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| 1993 | | 1993 | ||
| '''''Grandma''''' | | '''''Grandma''''' | ||
| | | Shock | ||
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[[Category:Band List]] | |||
[[Category:Bands from Victoria]] | [[Category:Bands from Victoria]] | ||
[[Category:Bands from Melbourne]] | [[Category:Bands from Melbourne]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:49, 3 July 2022
Betrayer | |
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| Origin | Melbourne, VIC |
| Genres | Thrash metal |
| Years active | 1984 - 1994, 2008 |
| Associated acts | Virgin Soldiers |
| Past members | Chris 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:
| 1993 | Grandma | Shock |
