"Die to Live" has been described by Fallon as a "catchy straight-ahead rocker".[1]Consequence described it as one of the more unique tracks on the album, noting its use of saxophone and piano alongside Fallon's vocals.[2] Reviewers described the song as a "rock-n-roll banger" driven by fast-paced guitar riffs, with contrasting piano and saxophone parts.[3][4]Distorted Sound observed that as the song progresses, piano and brass instrumentation are introduced, creating a swinging mood.[5]
In its review of the album, Consequence listed it as one of the essential tracks on the album, noting its uniqueness on the album.[2]Upset Magazine wrote that Fallon adds a "raspy, bluesy growl" to the song.[11]
Music video
The band previewed the video for fans during a stop on the "Rewind, Replay, Rebound World Tour", with an early screening mentioned at the Berlin show.[12] Fallon said he flew up to Boston to film the video with Volbeat.[13] It was directed by Adam Rothlein at Ghost Atomic Pictures and filmed at Futura Studio in Roslindale, Massachusetts.[14] The video includes appearances by musicians Raynier Jacob Jacildo and Doug Corcoran, members of JD McPherson's band.[15][16]
Live performances
At Volbeat's November 8, 2025 show at Manchester AO Arena, a Louder Than War reviewer described the live performance of "Die to Live" as a straightforward rock and roll track featuring Elvis-influenced vocals.[17] A Kerrang! review of Rewind, Replay, Rebound: Live in Deutschland noted that Poulsen performed Fallon's guest parts in a style resembling Fallon's vocal delivery.[18]
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart on March 14, 2020, their eighth song to do so. For Fallon, this is his first Mainstream Rock No. 1, whether solo or with Clutch.[20] With this song, the band surpassed U2 for the most No. 1 hits on this chart by a band from outside North America.[21][22][23]
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