Darkside (Bring Me the Horizon song)

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"Darkside"
Darkside BMTH.jpg
Single by Bring Me the Horizon
from the album Post Human: Nex Gen
Released13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
Genre
Length2:44
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Sykes
  • Cervini
  • Daidai
Bring Me the Horizon singles chronology
"Amen!"
(2023)		"Darkside"
(2023)		"Kool-Aid"
(2024)

"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 fifth single from their upcoming 2024 commercial release, Post Human: Nex Gen on 13 October 2023. [1] [2] It is the last song to feature keyboardist, songwriter and producer Jordan Fish, as he departed the band in December 2023. [3]

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Promotion and release

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]

Composition and lyrics

"Darkside" has been described by critics as a nu metal, [7] [8] [9] pop metal, [10] alternative metal, [11] alternative rock, [12] and an emo song. [13] The song was written by the band's lead vocalist Oli Sykes, keyboardist Jordan Fish, guitarist Lee Malia, drummer Matt Nicholls, Andrew Goldstein, Zakk Cervini and Gianni Taylor; while produced by Sykes, Cervini and DaiDai. "Darkside" deals with tackling themes of depression, insomnia, heartbreak and the "fear of going to a darker place". [2] [14] The song showcases the group's lighter and poppier side than their previous releases. [10]

Critical reception

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]

Personnel

Credits for "Darkside" adapted from Tidal. [15]

Bring Me the Horizon

Additional personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Darkside"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA) [16] 23
Germany Rock Airplay (Official German Charts) [17] 9
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [18] 17
UK Singles (OCC) [19] 31
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [20] 2
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [21] 42

Release history

Release history for "Darkside"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
Various13 October 2023 [22]

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References

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  8. ↑ "BMTH release Darkside". Sputnikmusic . 13 October 2023. In this track the band once again leans into nu-metal territory.
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