''Silver Lining'' is the second EP by French

metalcore Metalcore (also known as metallic hardcore) is a fusion music genre that combines elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. As with other styles blending metal and hardcore, such as crust punk and grindcore, metalcore is noted for its use of ...

band

Betraying the Martyrs Betraying the Martyrs are a French metalcore band formed in Paris in 2008. The band currently consists of vocalist Rui Martins, guitarists Steeves Hostin and Baptiste Vigier, bassist Valentin Hauser, drummer Boris le Gal, and keyboardist Victor ...

. It was released on 24 June 2022 through

Out of Line Music Out Of Line Music is an independent record label located in Berlin, Germany. Out of Line is distributed by Rough Trade (Believe Digital) and exclusive partner to publishing giant BMG Rights Management, through sister company Edition Layer Cake. ...

. The EP is the band's first release with vocalist Rui Martins. It is also their first release with the label.

Background and recording

On 12 October 2021, Betraying the Martyrs announced that they had parted ways with Sumerian Records and signed with

, and welcomed their new vocalist Rui Martins to the band. At the same time, they released the first single "Black Hole" along with a corresponding music video. On 3 November, the band began working on new material for the forthcoming release. 15 November, they have concluded the recording sessions for their new EP. On 1 May 2022, Betraying the Martyrs revealed the EP itself, the EP cover, the track list, and release date.

Critical reception

The EP received generally positive reviews from critics. ''Wall of Sound'' gave the album a score 9.5/10 and saying: "Betraying the Martyrs have unleashed an almost perfect metalcore release. It has everything you want from the genre with tight musicianship, complex layering and riffs aplenty. They've also scored a new frontman who delivers all the right emotions and heaviness this band so rightfully deserves. The tracklisting flows like a river and my only gripe is that it isn't longer. If this is just a taste of what's to come, sign me the F**k up for life!"

Track listing

Personnel

Betraying the Martyrs * Rui Martins – lead vocals * Steeves Hostin – lead guitar * Baptiste Vigier – rhythm guitar * Valentin Hauser – bass * Boris le Gal – drums * Victor Guillet – keyboards, clean vocals

References

{{Betraying the Martyrs 2022 EPs Betraying the Martyrs albums Out of Line Music albums