In the Name of the Father (President song)

"In the Name of the Father"
Single by President
from the EP King of Terrors
Released	May 15, 2025 (2025-05-15)
Length	3:47
Label	King of Terrors / ADA
Songwriter(s)	President
Producer(s)	President
President singles chronology
"In the Name of the Father" (2025) "Fearless" (2025)
Music video
"In the Name of the Father" on YouTube

"In the Name of the Father" is the debut single by the anonymous masked English metal band President. ^[1] It was released on 15 May 2025 and serves as the opening track for the EP King of Terrors . ^{[2] [3] [4]}

Composition and lyrics

The song was the first song written by the artist, in December 2023, and is about his anxiety and struggles with religion and God. ^[5] Lyrically, the song was inspired Dylan Thomas’s poem "Do not go gentle into that good night." ^[6]

Music video

The music video for "In the Name of the Father" was released the day after the single's release on 16 May 2025. ^[7] The music video is set inside a hotel, involving the eponymous frontman President who performs the song alongside the rest of the band, all wearing tuxedos. This is overlayed by several scenes intercut of President performing throughout the hotel, while the video uses heavy neon lights and the lyrical content is flashed throughout the video. ^[8]

Live performances

The band performed "In the Name of the Father" during their live debut at Download Festival on 15 June 2025. ^[2]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Length
1.	"In the Name of the Father"	3:47

12" Vinyl

No.	Title	Length
1.	"In the Name of the Father"	3:47
2.	"Fearless"	3:35
Total length:		7:22

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. ^[9]

President – production Zakk Cervini – mixing Ted Jensen – mastering

Charts

Chart performance for "In the Name of the Father"

Chart (2025)	Peak position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [10]	50
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [11]	52
UK Indie (OCC) [12]	41
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [13]	19
US Hot Hard Rock Songs ( Billboard ) [14]	14

Release history

Release history and formats for "In the Name of the Father"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	15 May 2025	Digital download streaming	Kings of Terrors	[15]
	25 July 2025	Vinyl		[16]

References

1. "In the Name of the Father – Single by President". Apple Music. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
2. "Hear mysterious band President's debut song "In the Name of the Father"". Revolver . May 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
3. Goretooth, Smokey (17 May 2025). "Masked Mystery Band Named President Debuts "In the Name of the Father": Watch". MetalSucks . Retrieved 20 August 2025.
4. "King Of Terrors — PRESIDENT". Deezer. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
5. Hobson, Rich (June 2025). ""I started crying when I came off-stage. It ****ing broke me!" An audience with President, metal's newest mysterious masked sensation". Metal Hammer . Retrieved 21 August 2025.
6. "Masked Mystery Band PRESIDENT Announces Debut EP 'King Of Terrors' And Drops New Single 'Rage'". Metal Addicts. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
7. "President 'In The Name Of The Father' by Our World Is Grey". PromoNews. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
8. "In the Name of the Father – Music Video by President". Apple Music. May 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
9. "Credits/In the Name of the Father/President". Tidal. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
10. "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
11. "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
12. "Official Independent Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
13. "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 May 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
14. "Hot Hard Rock Songs". Billboard . 31 May 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
15. Wilson-Taylor, James (16 May 2025). "President Release Debut Single 'In The Name Of The Father'". Rock Sound . Retrieved 24 August 2025.
16. "President 'Revovler Exclusive' 12" (Only 500 Made, Pink & Black Starburst w/ Etched B-Side Vinyl)". BrooklynVegan . 25 July 2025. Retrieved 24 August 2025.