Manifest of Courage, Anthem of Unity. As metal and hardcore surge into a new golden moment, Sacrificial Betrayal proves the scene hasn’t lost its heart. Their new single, “Take Risk,” lands as more than a heavy track — it’s a call, a warning, and a spark. In a time of uncertainty, it speaks to those who want the truth and a tribe to carry it together.
Global momentum, local meaning
Born in North Carolina and forged in Richmond, Virginia, the band has championed authenticity over image from day one. Their sound rides the 21st-century metal wave — folding in hardcore grit and groove while staying grounded in real life. No wonder “Take Risk” resonates widely: this is music as shelter, a place where honesty and community cut through the noise.
Lyrics: scars, not shame
From the opening lines — “The truth hits hard when the mirror won't let you forget / Keep moving forward no room for regret” — the song rejects empty platitudes. It argues for a lived courage: every scar is a badge, failure is a teacher, and growth requires stepping into the storm. The mantra “Growth don't come when you play it safe” captures the single’s spine and the mindset of those carving their own path.
Sound: pressure that never lets up
Musically, Sacrificial Betrayal fuse classic hardcore with groove and a taste for progression. Guitars by Aaron Setliff and Cory Hoffman balance weight and melody; the Brandon Hicks (bass) / Shelby Brown (drums) engine keeps the track surging forward; and Tom Fuller’s vocal presence seals the live-room intensity. The closing maxim — Strength is discipline. No one wins when doubt kills dreams. — distills the message.
Release
Released on November 7, 2025 via Broken Curfew Records. Lyrics: Tom Fuller. Music: Tom Fuller, Aaron Setliff, Shelby Brown, Brandon Hicks, Cory Hoffman. Mixing: Dan Uphoff. Mastering: Jamie King. Executive Producer: Seth Metoyer. © 2025 Broken Curfew Records.
Bandcamp – “Take Risk” Broken Curfew Records Official Band Website
FAQ: Sacrificial Betrayal – “Take Risk”
When did “Take Risk” drop?
November 7, 2025 via Broken Curfew Records.
Where can I listen?
On Bandcamp (link above) and on the band’s official website.
Who handled production?
Mix: Dan Uphoff; Mastering: Jamie King; Executive Producer: Seth Metoyer.
What’s the message?
A manifesto of courage, unity and discipline — growth requires risk.