If Darkness Had a Son
2023 single by Metallica
"If Darkness Had a Son" | ||||
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Single by Metallica | ||||
from the album 72 Seasons | ||||
Released | March 1, 2023 | |||
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Length | 6:36 | |||
Label | Blackened | |||
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"If Darkness Had a Son" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica, released as the third single in promotion of their eleventh studio album 72 Seasons. It was released on March 1, 2023, along with a music video directed by Tim Saccenti.[3]
Background
The song was teased on February 28, 2023, on Metallica's TikTok as a duet with an instrument added each day.[4][5]
Reception
The song hit No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Trending Songs chart dated and saw 1.1 million official U.S. streams and 1,000 downloads upon the release of the song.[6] The song also was named the Heavy Metal song of the week by Consequence.[7]
Personnel
- James Hetfield – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Lars Ulrich – drums
- Kirk Hammett – lead guitar
- Robert Trujillo – bass
Charts
Weekly charts
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References
- ^ "Metallica Go Alternative Metal on 'If Darkness Had a Son'". Audio Ink Radio. March 2, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Hear Metallica's thrashy new song "If Darkness Had a Son"". Revolver. March 1, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (March 1, 2023). "Metallica Drop New Seven-Minute Epic 'If Darkness Had a Son'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "See METALLICA tease new song "If Darkness Had a Son" with TikTok duet video". Revolver. February 28, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Petersen, Justice (March 2, 2023). "Metallica Release New Single "If Darkness Had A Son"". Chicago Music Guide. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (March 7, 2023). "Metallica Rules Hot Trending Songs Chart for the First Time". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Hadusek, Jon (March 3, 2023). "Heavy Song of the Week: Metallica's "If Darkness Had a Son" Is a Sonic Retrospective of Their Career". Consequence. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "If Darkness Had a Son – Metallica - TopHit - Highway To Airplay". TopHit. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
- ^ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. March 13, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. March 3, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. March 3, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Hot Trending Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: Hot Hard Rock Songs (2023)". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
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