If Darkness Had a Son
2023 single by Metallica
"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
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
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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