Rating: 9 / 10 Stars
OPPONENT is: Andy Maier (guitar/vocals), Ben Pitroff (bass), Jovani Gomez (drums)
REVIEW – With “Betrayed”, OPPONENT delivers a fierce and emotionally charged single that captures the band’s seasoned intensity and sharpened songwriting. Far from a debut, this track marks another high-impact entry in the Seattle trio’s evolving discography, revealing their ability to balance brutal aggression with melodic weight.
From the opening riff, “Betrayed” charges forward with unrelenting purpose. Andy Maier’s vocal performance oscillates between throat-shredding roars and raw, melodic clarity, matching the lyrical themes of broken trust and personal reckoning. The guitar work is equally gripping—tight, downtuned, and filled with tension-building chugs that anchor the song’s emotional weight.
Ben Pitroff’s bass lines throb beneath the mix with a dark resonance, adding low-end power that complements Jovani Gomez’s explosive drumming. The breakdowns are satisfyingly massive without becoming predictable, and a brief atmospheric bridge provides just enough space to make the final chorus hit even harder.
Lyrically, “Betrayed” taps into familiar themes of disillusionment and inner strength, but OPPONENT sells every word with conviction. There’s a sense of lived-in pain here—honest and visceral—that separates them from the pack. The band isn’t just throwing punches; they’re delivering something meaningful with every strike.
With “Betrayed”, OPPONENT continues to assert themselves as a force in modern metalcore. This track isn’t just another song—it’s a warning shot. They’re back, sharpened, and ready to leave a mark.
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