Our fourth single, Cross of Betrayal, was a special one for us. This time, the music came before the lyrics – from the start, we wanted to create our fastest song yet. A mix of high-speed hardcore, punk, and thrash metal, raw and full of energy.
The intro combines different samples, including church bells that I had recorded during a walk some time before. These set the dark atmosphere right from the beginning before the full-speed assault kicks in. Another detail that came in late during post-production was the subtle synth parts in the chorus, adding unexpected depth to the song.
Overall, the songwriting and production flowed effortlessly. The lyrics fit the song perfectly – so much so that Cross of Betrayal is a track I still enjoy listening to over and over again.