Your Betrayal
2010 single by Bullet for My Valentine
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"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;[3] and, unexpectedly, was released early as a Digital 45 on iTunes along with the track "Begging for Mercy" on 2 March 2010.[4] Before that, "Begging for Mercy" was offered for free download on 14 February 2010 from the band's official website for a limited time.[5] "Your Betrayal" was nominated for the Kerrang! Award for Best Single.[6]
| "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 | 2 March 2010[1] | |||
| Genre | Metalcore | |||
| Length | 4:51 | |||
| Label | Jive[2] | |||
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Don Gilmore[2] | |||
| Bullet for My Valentine singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Your Betrayal" on YouTube | ||||
Music video
The music video for the song premiered on 12 April 2010,[7][8] which was directed by P. R. Brown.[9] 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.
Track listing
- Digital 45[4]
- "Your Betrayal" – 4:52
- "Begging for Mercy" – 3:55
Personnel
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[10]
- Mixed by Chris Lord-Alge[11]
- Mastered by Ted Jensen
- Music video directed by Paul R. Brown[8][9]
In popular culture
Charts
| Chart (2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic Rock (IFPI)[13] | 17 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[14] | 197 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[15] | 10 |
| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 25 |
| US Bubbling Under Hot 100 (Billboard)[17] | 25 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] | 18 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[19] | 5 |
| US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[20] | 18 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[21] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||