{{Infobox album | name = The Resilient | type = studio | artist = Betraying the Martyrs | cover = BTMTheResilient.jpg | alt = | released = {{Start date|2017|01|27|df=y}} | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = * Metalcore * {{nowrap|symphonic metal}} | length = 48:04 | label = Sumerian | producer = Justin Hill | prev_title = Phantom | prev_year = 2014 | next_title = Rapture | next_year = 2019 | misc = {{Singles | name = The Resilient | type = Studio | single1 = The Great Disillusion | single1date = 27 July 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/07/27/news/betraying-martyrs-debut-great-disillusion-music-video/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Debut “The Great Disillusion” Music Video|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=27 July 2016}}</ref> | single2 = Won't Back Down | single2date = 13 November 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/11/13/news/betraying-martyrs-mark-anniversary-le-bataclan-shootings-new-song-wont-back/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Mark Anniversary Of Le Bataclan Shootings With New Song “Won’t Back Down”|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=13 November 2016}}</ref> | single3 = Lost for Words | single3date = 30 November 2016<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/11/30/news/betraying-martyrs-debut-lost-words-video-detail-new-album-resilient/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Debut “Lost For Words” Video, Detail New Album “The Resilient”|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=30 November 2016}}</ref> }} }}
'''''The Resilient''''' is the third studio album by French metalcore band Betraying the Martyrs. It was released on 27 January 2017 through Sumerian Records and was produced by Justin Hill. It is the band's first release with drummer Boris le Gal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/betraying-the-martyrs-announce-new-album/|title=Betraying The Martyrs announce new album ‘The Resilient’|work=Distorted Sound Mag|first=James |last=Weaver|access-date=10 January 2023|date=5 December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/27508/betraying-the-martyrs-announce-new-album-premiere-song/|title=Betraying The Martyrs announce new album, premiere song|publisher=Lambgoat|access-date=10 January 2023|date=30 November 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://bravewords.com/news/betraying-the-martyrs-to-release-the-resilient-album-in-january-lost-for-words-music-video-streaming|title=BETRAYING THE MARTYRS To Release The Resilient Album In January; “Lost For Words” Music Video Streaming|magazine=Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles|access-date=10 January 2023|date=30 November 2016}}</ref>
==Background and recording== On 25 February 2016, Betraying the Martyrs announced that they are working on new material for the forthcoming album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/02/25/news/betraying-the-martyrs-headed-to-the-studio-for-new-album/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Headed To The Studio For New Album|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=25 February 2016}}</ref> On 26 February, the band revealed more informations about recording sessions of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/02/26/news/betraying-the-martyrs-speak-of-new-album-sessions/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Speak Of New Album Sessions|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=26 February 2016}}</ref> On 16 March, they shared a teaser of new song from the studio through their social media accounts.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/03/16/news/betraying-the-martyrs-share-tease-of-new-song-from-the-studio/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Share Tease Of New Song From The Studio|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=16 March 2016}}</ref>
On 26 March, Betraying the Martyrs shared more studio clips of new songs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/03/26/news/betraying-martyrs-share-clips-new-songs/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Share More Studio Clips Of New Songs|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=26 March 2016}}</ref> On 11 April, the band have concluded the recording sessions for their new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/04/11/news/betraying-martyrs-finish-recording-new-album/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Finish Recording New Album|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=11 April 2016}}</ref> On 21 July, they released a preview for their first single "The Great Disillusion".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2016/07/21/news/betraying-martyrs-preview-great-disillusion-video/|title=Betraying The Martyrs Preview “The Great Disillusion” Video|publisher=ThePRP|access-date=10 January 2023|date=21 July 2016}}</ref> On 30 November, they revealed the album itself, the album cover, the track list, and release date.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalgodstv.com/betraying-the-martyrs-announce-third-album-the-resilient-and-unveil-video-for-new-single-lost-for-words/|title=BETRAYING THE MARTYRS ANNOUNCE THIRD ALBUM “THE RESILIENT” AND UNVEIL VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “LOST FOR WORDS”|publisher=Metal Gods TV|access-date=10 January 2023|date=1 December 2016}}</ref>
==Critical reception== {{Album ratings | rev1 = ''Already Heard'' | rev1score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name="alreadyheard">{{cite web|url=https://www.alreadyheard.com/review-betraying-the-martyrs-the-resilient/|title=Review: Betraying The Martyrs – The Resilient|publisher=Already Heard|first=Ryan |last=Wilson|date=24 January 2017|accessdate=10 January 2023}}</ref> | rev2 = ''Distorted Sound'' | rev2score = 7/10<ref name="distortedsound">{{cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-resilient-betraying-the-martyrs-2017/|title=ALBUM REVIEW: The Resilient – Betraying The Martyrs|work=Distorted Sound Mag|first=Sam |last=Dignon|date=23 January 2017|accessdate=10 January 2023}}</ref> | rev3 = ''Ghost Cult'' | rev3score = 9/10<ref name="ghostcult">{{cite web|url=https://www.ghostcultmag.com/betraying-the-martyrs-the-resilient-sumerian-album-reviews/|title=Betraying the Martyrs – The Resilient|website=Ghost Cult|first=Michael |last=Dodd|date=26 January 2017|accessdate=10 January 2023}}</ref> | rev4 = ''Louder Sound'' | rev4score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="loudersound">{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/betraying-the-martyrs-album-review-the-resilient|title=Betraying The Martyrs album review – The Resilient|website=Louder Sound|first=Thea |last=de Gallier|date=17 December 2016|accessdate=10 January 2023}}</ref> | rev5 = ''Rock Sins'' | rev5score = 8.5/10<ref name="Rock Sins">{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksins.com/2017/02/betraying-martyrs-resilient-30672/|title=Betraying the Martyrs – The Resilient|publisher=Rock Sins|first=Simon|last=Crampton|date=21 February 2017|accessdate=10 January 2023}}</ref> }}
The album received mixed to positive reviews from critics. ''Already Heard'' rated the album 2 out of 5 and: "The main musical crime committed here is that it becomes somewhat tiresome. After twelve tracks of monotonous riffs and unmemorable hooks, each song appears to seamlessly blend into one another. Unfortunately, Betraying the Martyrs cement themselves as another carbon copy metalcore band that has surfaced countless times before."<ref name="alreadyheard"/> Sam Dignon of ''Distorted Sound'' scored the album 7 out of 10 and said: "So whilst it does falter a bit towards the end ''The Resilient'' still shows that Betraying the Martyrs are continuing to improve with each album. The increased focus on the more symphonic sound has certainly helped whilst never compromising on the heavier elements. It might not be a game changing record but ''The Resilient'' certainly worth checking out if you are into the more theatrical side of heavy music."<ref name="distortedsound"/> ''Ghost Cult'' gave the album 9 out of 10 and stated: "A fantastic effort which firmly puts Betraying the Martyrs on the European metal map."<ref name="ghostcult"/>
''Louder Sound'' gave the album a positive review and stated: "The album is relentlessly textured, and while there are cheesy moments – the strings, and the Imperial March-style piano intro on 'Won't Back Down' – listening to ''The Resilient'' is as satisfying as sticking your head out of a car window on a particularly windy day."<ref name="loudersound"/> Simon Crampton ''Rock Sins'' rated the album 8.5 out of 10 and said: "If you have never heard of Betraying the Martyrs or have found yourself on the fence about them, then I really suggest you change that by giving this album a good spin, prepare to be impressed and have some of the catchiest choruses you will hear in heavy music all year. This album is so good, in fact, that we are even prepared to let them off for that ''Frozen'' cover."<ref name="Rock Sins"/>
==Track listing== Adapted from Apple Music.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-resilient/1647224791|title=The Resilient by Betraying the Martyrs|website=Apple Music|access-date=10 January 2023}}</ref>
{{Track listing | title1 = Lost for Words | length1 = 3:59 | title2 = Take Me Back | length2 = 4:50 | title3 = The Great Disillusion | length3 = 4:15 | title4 = Dying to Live | length4 = 3:45 | title5 = The Resilient | length5 = 4:09 | title6 = Unregistered | length6 = 4:22 | title7 = Won't Back Down | length7 = 4:10 | title8 = (Dis)Connected | length8 = 4:13 | title9 = Behind the Glass | length9 = 3:20 | title10 = Waste My Time | length10 = 3:28 | title11 = Ghost | length11 = 3:31 | title12 = Wide Awake | length12 = 3:58 | total_length = 48:04 }}
==Personnel== '''Betraying the Martyrs''' * Aaron Matts – lead vocals * Lucas D'Angelo – lead guitar, backing vocals * Baptiste Vigier – rhythm guitar * Valentin Hauser – bass * Boris le Gal – drums * Victor Guillet – keyboards, clean vocals
'''Additional personnel''' * Justin Hill – production
==References== {{Reflist}}
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