"Darkside" (stylised as "DArkSide") is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Produced by frontman Oli Sykes, Zakk Cervini and DaiDai, it was released as the fifth single from their seventh studio album, Post Human: Nex Gen on 13 October 2023.[1][2] It is the last single to feature keyboardist, songwriter and producer Jordan Fish, as he departed the band in December 2023.[3]
On 9 October 2023, the band sent an email to fans on their mailing list about a newly titled song "Darkside", alongside some lyrics "Think my angels fallen" as well as the release date.[4] The band kept teasing the song on social media, posting snippets on Discord and TikTok, until they released "Darkside" on 13 October.[5] The song was debuted live for the first time in October 2023 at NexFest while playing at the World Kinen Hall in Kobe, Japan.[6]
Eli Enis of Revolver stated, "Its chorus is absolutely anthemic, while the verses have bouncy nu-metal riffs and a delivery from Sykes that evokes Linkin Park."[7] Tyler Lubke of Wall of Sound described the track "groovy" and "appealing radio rock." He remarked, "Vocalist Oli Sykes utilises his fundamental screams and singing throughout the catchy chorus and quieter verses as the band masterfully infuses their blend of electronic influences alongside nifty drum beats and ramping guitars."[12]
↑ Burnham, Megan-Louise (26 April 2024). "BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'DARKSIDE'". Hive. Retrieved 26 April 2024. There is an unmistakable nu-metal sound to the track, delivered through the guitar riffs and pounding drums, giving the track an explorative electronic bounce.
1 2 Lubke, Tyler (13 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon Deliver The Goods with 'DArkSide'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 23 April 2024. This song is groovy from the get-go, featuring the familiar ingredients of a more alt-rock Bring Me The Horizon sound.
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