"Bring 'Em Down" is the first single from Weapons, the fifth studio album by Welsh rock band Lostprophets released on 23 March 2012.[1] It was first played live on 11 August 2011 at O2 Academy Oxford, England.[4] It made its first radio airplay on 6 February 2012.[5] The song impacted US radio on 5 June 2012.[6]
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| Single by Lostprophets | ||||
| from the album Weapons | ||||
| Released | 23 March 2012[1] | |||
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| Label | Epic | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Ken Andrews[3] | |||
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Music video
editThe video for "Bring 'Em Down" was released on 9 March 2012.[7] The behind the scenes footage was released on 23 March.[8]
The video features Ian Watkins in what is believed to be a hostage situation. The people who have him hostage brutally beat him down continually. As this is happening, the rest of the band members are on a search for rescue of Watkins. They also secretly send off a smokebomb-like device. Reaching Watkins eventually, they take on revenge, as the smokebomb goes off. The video ends with the band victorious and successfully rescuing him. This is the first Lostprophets video not to feature them performing.
Track listing
editAll lyrics are written by Ian Watkins; all music is composed by Lostprophets
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bring 'Em Down" (album version) | 4:09 |
| 2. | "Better Off Dead" | 3:37 |
Chart positions
edit| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Chart | 160 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[9] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks | 39 |
Personnel
edit- Lostprophets
- Ian Watkins – lead vocals
- Jamie Oliver – piano, synth, keyboard, samples, vocals
- Lee Gaze – lead guitar
- Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar
- Stuart Richardson – bass guitar
- Luke Johnson – drums, percussion
In popular culture
editAlong with We Bring an Arsenal, the song was featured on the soundtrack of Forza Horizon.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b ""Bring 'Em Down" digital download". iTunes. Retrieved 23 March 2012.
- ^ "Lostprophets, 'Bring 'Em Down' – Song Review". Loudwire.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-01-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/lostprophets/2011/o2-academy-oxford-oxford-england-43d08773.html Lostprophets debuts NEW song "Bring Em' Down"
- ^ https://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/zanelowe/ "Bring Em' Down" debuts radio airplay.
- ^ "AllAccess.com Alternative eWeekly". AllAccess. May 29, 2012. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ "Lostprophets release video for "Bring 'Em Down"". Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ ""Bring 'Em Down" behind the seances footage". NME. Retrieved 9 March 2012.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 10 February 2024.
- ^ Nick; Swanie_At_School; Schneider, Peer; Moreupdated, +5 9k (2012-09-25). "Soundtrack – Forza Horizon Guide". IGN. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
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