The Betrayal (Act III)

About The Betrayal (Act III)

"The Betrayal (Act III)" is the eighth track from Nickelback's ninth studio album, Feed the Machine. Known as one of the heaviest, most aggressive songs in the band's catalog, it combines a softer acoustic opening with a sudden surge of pulsing bass, intense screaming vocals, and blistering guitar solos. Thematically, the song is a direct lyrical allusion to the Biblical story of Judas Iscariot and his betrayal of Jesus Christ. The title includes "(Act III)" as a nod to theatrical storytelling .

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About this song

Credited to

Nickelback

Album

Feed the Machine · Track 8 of 11

Released

June 16, 2017

Duration

4:20

On Last.fm

11,268 listeners on Last.fm

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From the album: Feed the Machine