Before the stream of steady shows across North America, before the momentum of a worldwide following of loyal fans, before Betrayer's metal takeover began - there were two strangers, united by the power of music. Jeff Klingbeil (Lead vocals & guitars) and Shawn Bastien (Drums, percussion & back-up vocals) created the foundation upon which Betrayer stands. Meeting as both began to fully appreciate and comprehend their instruments; they created a strong bond musically. The duo of Klingbeil and Bastien would continue to hone their skills, rehearsing constantly, while searching for the missing pieces of their puzzle - fellow musicians with passion and dedication for music. Norm Michaud (Bass & back-up vocals) entered the fold, creating a potent power trio. The band, then under the name of Swarm, would record a three-song demo. The following exposure would allow the band to perform live in several local venues. A year following the release of the...