"Nobody" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It was released on March 14, 2023, as the lead single from their eighth studio album, Life Is But a Dream.... It is the band's first new song since the release of "Mad Hatter" in 2018.[2] The song was debuted live on May 12, 2023, at a surprise show in Las Vegas.[3][4]
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| Single by Avenged Sevenfold | ||||
| from the album Life Is But a Dream... | ||||
| Released | March 14, 2023 | |||
| Recorded | 2018–2022 | |||
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| Length | 5:53 | |||
| Label | Warner | |||
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Promotion and release
editThe release of "Nobody" was preceded by a countdown video on YouTube set for its release at 8 a.m. PT on March 14, 2023. The countdown video was unlocked by fans after completing an online scavenger hunt created by the band in order to tease new material.[5] The release of "Nobody" coincided with the announcement of Life Is But a Dream..., its corresponding album. "Nobody" was accompanied by a music video, which was uploaded to YouTube the same day as the single release, where it amassed over 500,000 views in the first 24 hours and rising No. 1 on trending videos on YouTube. The video was directed by Chris Hopewell, and is entirely in stop motion.[6]
Band vocalist M. Shadows "trolled" media outlets by sharing the lyrics of the band's song "Girl I Know" from Diamonds in the Rough and saying they were from an early demo of "Nobody". Music news outlets first reported this as fact, before quickly realizing they were tricked.[7] The actual lyrics of the song are inspired by the writings of the French philosopher Albert Camus.[8]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal, except where noted.[9]
Avenged Sevenfold
- M. Shadows – lead vocals
- Zacky Vengeance – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Synyster Gates – lead guitar, piano, backing vocals
- Johnny Christ – bass, backing vocals
- Brooks Wackerman – drums
Additional musicians
- Jason Freese – synthesizer
- San Bernardino Symphony – orchestra
- Noah Gladstone – orchestra conductor
Additional personnel
- Joe Barresi – production, engineering
- Andy Wallace – mixing
- Dan Malsch – mixing
- Bob Ludwig – mastering
- Adam Michalak – orchestral recording
- Jun Murakawa – additional recording
- Nick Fainbarg – additional recording
- Brian Rajartnam – recording assistant
- Bruce Jacoby – drum technician
- Wes Lang – cover art[10]
- Ines Velasco – copier
Charts
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References
edit- ^ Scarlett, Liz (March 27, 2023). "M Shadows credits a "deep" exploration into psychedelic drugs as the reason for Avenged Sevenfold's "bold" new sound". LouderSound. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (March 14, 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold Tease First Album in Seven Years With Epic 'Nobody'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ Enis, Eli (May 13, 2023). "AVENGED SEVENFOLD'S FIRST SHOW IN 5 YEARS: SEE VIDEOS AND SETLIST". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Enis, Eli (May 13, 2022). "AVENGED SEVENFOLD IN LAS VEGAS: SEE WILD PHOTOS OF FIRST SHOW IN 5 YEARS". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Carter, Emily (March 13, 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold fans have found a secret countdown video". Kerrang!. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "AVENGED SEVENFOLD Announces 'Life Is But a Dream...' Album, Shares 'Nobody' Music Video". Blabbermouth. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
- ^ DiVita, Joe (March 21, 2023). "Demo Version of Avenged Sevenfold's 'Nobody' Has REALLY Different Lyrics". Loudwire. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (March 15, 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold Fan Explains 'Nobody' Based on Albert Camus". Loudwire. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ "Credits / Nobody / Avenged Sevenfold". Tidal. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs (2023)". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2023.