Rage (President song)

"Rage"
Single by President
from the album King of Terrors
Released	July 18, 2025 (2025-07-18)
Length	4:08
Label	King of Terrors / ADA
Songwriter(s)	The President
Producer(s)	The President
President singles chronology
"Fearless" (2025) "Rage" (2025) "Destroy Me" (2025)
Music video
"Rage" on YouTube

"Rage" (stylised as "RAGE") is the third single by the anonymous, masked English metal band President. It premiered via a teaser in early July and was officially released on 18 July 2025 alongside a music video. ^{[1] [2]}

Background and release

President announced plans for their debut EP, King of Terrors, scheduled for release on 26 September 2025. "Rage" was unveiled as its lead single, with a teaser shared on 4 July and the full track and video dropping on 18 July. ^{[3] [4]}

Composition and lyrics

"Rage" explores a more synth-heavy, electronic-driven sound compared to President's earlier guitar-based singles. Its lyrical content is inspired by Dylan Thomas’s poem "Do not go gentle into that good night." ^{[4] [5]}

Music video

The official music video was released alongside the single on 18 July. ^[6] The video is set in a cathedral and features a stylized "dance-fight" between two dancers while the masked vocalist observes from a balcony above. ^{[7] [8]}

Live performances

"Rage" was among the songs performed during President's live debut at Download Festival 2025. ^[9]

Critical reception

Metal Hammer described it as "a genuinely tender and beautiful moment," noting its synth-driven, electronic style. ^[10]

Charts

Chart performance for "Rage"

Chart (2025)	Peak position
UK Singles Downloads (OCC) [11]	93
UK Singles Sales (OCC) [11]	98
UK Rock & Metal (OCC) [11]	32

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide	18 July 2025	Digital download, streaming	King of Terrors / ADA

References

1. "President to release a new single "Rage" on July 18th". Chaoszine. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
2. "President Premiere "Rage" Music Video, Debut EP "King Of Terrors" Due In September". ThePRP.com. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
3. "Mystery Band President Announce First EP, Debut New Song 'Rage'". Loudwire . 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
4. "Masked metal enigmas President announce six-track debut EP, release new single Rage". Metal Hammer . 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
5. "Masked Mystery Band President Announces Debut EP 'King Of Terrors' And Drops New Single 'Rage'". Metal Addicts. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
6. "President Announce Debut EP & Release New Single 'Rage'". RockSins. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
7. "President – Rage". Promonews. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
8. "President unleashes "Rage" video from upcoming EP". Loudwire . 31 July 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
9. "President Release New Song + Video Rage". Soundlink Magazine. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
10. Leivers, Dannii (22 September 2025). "President King Of Terrors review: Metal's most hyped newcomers show plenty of promise but still have a way to go". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
11. "Rage – President". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 9 September 2025.