"Your Betrayal" is a song by Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine and was released as the first and lead US single from their third album, Fever. The song was set for release on 8 March 2010 to the radio;[4] and, unexpectedly, was released early as a Digital 45 on iTunes along with the track "Begging for Mercy" on 2 March 2010.[5] Before that, "Begging for Mercy" was offered for free download on 14 February 2010 from the band's official website for a limited time.[6] "Your Betrayal" was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single.[7][8]
| "Your Betrayal" | ||||
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| Single by Bullet for My Valentine | ||||
| from the album Fever | ||||
| A-side | "Your Betrayal" | |||
| B-side | "Begging for Mercy" | |||
| Released |
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| Recorded |
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| Genre | Heavy metal, melodic metalcore | |||
| Length | 4:51 | |||
| Label | Jive[3] | |||
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Don Gilmore[3] | |||
| Bullet for My Valentine singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Your Betrayal" on YouTube | ||||
Music video edit
The music video for the song premiered on 12 April 2010,[9][10] which was directed by P. R. Brown.[11] The video features the band playing while fire is in the background. Scenes behind the flames show two girls, identical twin actress/models Ginamarie Russo and Annamarie Russo, committing each of the seven deadly sins. The twins can be seen as each of the deadly sins and performing side by side for the deadly sin "Pride". The video ends with the screen fully engulfed in flames.
As of May 2023, the song has over 86 million views on YouTube.
Track listing edit
- Digital 45[5]
- "Your Betrayal" – 4:52
- "Begging for Mercy" – 3:55
Personnel edit
- Bullet for My Valentine
- Matthew "Matt" Tuck – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, guitar solo intro
- Jason "Jay" James – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Michael "Padge" Paget – lead guitar
- Michael "Moose" Thomas – drums
- Production
- Produced by Don Gilmore[12]
- Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge[13]
- Mastered by Ted Jensen
- Music video directed by Paul R. Brown[10][11]
In popular culture edit
The song is featured on the soundtrack for NHL 11,[14] as well as being released as downloadable content for Rock Band 3.[15] The song was also used in the TV spot for the film Salt.[16]
Charts edit
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic Rock (IFPI)[17] | 17 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[18] | 197 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[19] | 10 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 25 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[21] | 25 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[22] | 18 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[23] | 5 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[24] | 18 |
References edit
- ^ "New Bullet For My Valentine Tracks - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com.
- ^ "Fever CD by BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - chapters.indigo.ca".
- ^ a b Blabbermouth (10 February 2010). "BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: 'Your Betrayal' Single To Go For Radio Adds Next Month". BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine: 'Your Betrayal' Single To Go For Radio Adds Next Month". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. 10 February 2010. Retrieved 22 February 2010.
- ^ a b "Your Betrayal - Single Bullet for My Valentine". Apple Inc. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 12 May 2010.
- ^ "BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE: New Album Title, Release Date Announced". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. 16 February 2010. Retrieved 17 February 2010.
- ^ "Kerrang! And the nominees are".
- ^ "Various - Kerrang! Forever". Discogs.
- ^ "Your Betrayal Video Premiere". Jive Records. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 12 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Your Betrayal - Music Video Description". Underground Video Television. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 15 April 2010.
- ^ a b "Bullet for My Valentine Shooting Two New Videos". Rochester At Home. 24 February 2010. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Cancels South African Shows". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner. 8 April 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2013.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Announce Title Of New Album". Rock Sound. 16 February 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2010.
- ^ "NHL 11 Official Soundtrack Revealed - GameFocus".
- ^ "Your Betrayal by Bullet For My Valentine // Songs // Rock Band®".
- ^ "bullet-for-my-valentine-your-betrayal Videos - Watch Free HD Videos Online - VideoRolls.com".
- ^ "CZ - Radio - Top 20 Modern Rock" (select "Top 20 Modern Rock" into the search box, then select "201032"). hitparada.ifpicr.cz. Retrieved 14 December 2022.
- ^ "Chart Log UK: Darren B - David Byrne". www.zobbel.de.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 4, 2021.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ "Bullet for My Valentine Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2021.