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"Darkside"
Single by Bring Me the Horizon
from the album Post Human: Nex Gen
Released	13 October 2023 (2023-10-13)
Genre	Nu metal pop metal alternative metal alternative rock emo
Length	2:44
Label	Sony RCA
Songwriter(s)	Oli Sykes Jordan Fish Lee Malia Matt Nicholls Andrew Goldstein Zakk Cervini Gianni Taylor
Producer(s)	Sykes Cervini Daidai
Bring Me the Horizon singles chronology
"Amen!" (2023) "Darkside" (2023) "Kool-Aid" (2024)

"Darkside" (stylised as "DArkSide") is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon. Produced by frontman Oli Sykes, Zakk Cervini and DaiDai, it was released as the fifth single from their seventh studio album, Post Human: Nex Gen on 13 October 2023. It is the last single to feature keyboardist, songwriter and producer Jordan Fish, as he departed the band in December 2023.

Promotion and release

On 9 October 2023, the band sent an email to fans on their mailing list about a newly titled song "Darkside", alongside some lyrics "Think my angels fallen" as well as the release date. The band kept teasing the song on social media, posting snippets on Discord and TikTok, until they released "Darkside" on 13 October. The song was debuted live for the first time in October 2023 at NexFest while playing at the World Kinen Hall in Kobe, Japan.

Composition and lyrics

"Darkside" has been described by critics as a nu metal, pop metal, alternative metal, alternative rock, and an emo song. The song was written by the band's lead vocalist Oli Sykes, keyboardist Jordan Fish, guitarist Lee Malia, drummer Matt Nicholls, Andrew Goldstein, Zakk Cervini and Gianni Taylor; while produced by Sykes, Cervini and DaiDai. "Darkside" deals with tackling themes of depression, insomnia, heartbreak and the "fear of going to a darker place". The song showcases the group's lighter and poppier side than their previous releases. The rhythm of the song's verses has many similarities to the choruses of Sum 41's song "Still Waiting".

Critical reception

Eli Enis of Revolver stated, "Its chorus is absolutely anthemic, while the verses have bouncy nu-metal riffs and a delivery from Sykes that evokes Linkin Park." Tyler Lubke of Wall of Sound described the track "groovy" and "appealing radio rock." He remarked, "Vocalist Oli Sykes utilises his fundamental screams and singing throughout the catchy chorus and quieter verses as the band masterfully infuses their blend of electronic influences alongside nifty drum beats and ramping guitars."

In popular culture

• "Darkside" was used as the official theme song for WWE's NXT Vengeance Day event in 2024.

Personnel

Credits for "Darkside" adapted from Tidal.

Bring Me the Horizon

• Oli Sykes – lead vocals, composition, lyrics, production
• Matt Nicholls – drums, composition
• Lee Malia – guitars, composition
• Matt Kean – bass
• Jordan Fish – programmer, composition

Additional personnel

• Zakk Cervini – production, composition, lyrics, programmer, mixing, mastering
• Julian Gargiulo – additional production, mixing
• Gianni Taylor – additional production, composition, backing vocals
• Daidai – production

Charts

Certifications

Release history

References

1. Carter, Emily (13 October 2023). "Listen to Bring Me The Horizon's powerful new single, DArkSide". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
2. ^ Dunworth, Liberty (13 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon drop anthemic new single 'DArkSide'". NME. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
3. Wilkes, Emma (22 December 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon have parted ways with Jordan Fish". NME. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
4. Carter, Emily (9 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon announce new single, DArkSide". Kerrang!. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
5. Duran, Anagricel (9 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon announce new single 'DArkside'". NME. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
6. "Bring Me the Horizon Setlist". Setlist.fm. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
7. ^ Enis, Eli (13 October 2023). "Hear Bring Me the Horizon's Wildy Catchy New Song 'Darkside'". Revolver. Retrieved 23 April 2024. Its chorus is absolutely anthemic, while the verses have bouncy nu-metal riffs and a delivery from Sykes that evokes Linkin Park.
8. "BMTH release Darkside". Sputnikmusic. 13 October 2023. In this track the band once again leans into nu-metal territory.
9. Burnham, Megan-Louise (26 April 2024). "BRING ME THE HORIZON - 'DARKSIDE'". Hive. Retrieved 26 April 2024. There is an unmistakable nu-metal sound to the track, delivered through the guitar riffs and pounding drums, giving the track an explorative electronic bounce.
10. ^ Hardman, Neville (13 October 2023). "Bring Me the Horizon share pop-metal new song 'DArkSide'". Alternative Press. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
11. Garro, Adrian (16 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon Shares "DArkSide," New Album In Progress; Big 2024 Plans in the Works". Rock Cellar. Retrieved 26 April 2024. "DArkSide" emphasizes the group's shift from heavy "deathcore" to a more accessible, mainstream-friendly alternative/metal hybrid.
12. ^ Lubke, Tyler (13 October 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon Deliver The Goods with 'DArkSide'". Wall of Sound. Retrieved 23 April 2024. This song is groovy from the get-go, featuring the familiar ingredients of a more alt-rock Bring Me The Horizon sound.
13. Chinapen, Mark (13 October 2023). ""DArkSide" by Bring Me The Horizon: Song Review". Medium. Retrieved 26 April 2024. this is your typical run-of-the-mill gloomy, emo anthem.
14. Childers, Chad (13 October 2023). "Bring Me the Horizon Fans React to Band's Hard Hitting New Song 'DArkSide'". Loudwire. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
15. Moore, John (4 February 2024). "NXT Vengeance Day results: Moore's live review of Ilja Dragunov vs. Trick Williams for the NXT Title, Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women's Title, Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic finals". Prowrestling.net. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
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21. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 23 October 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
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28. "Bring Me The Horizon - 'DArkSide'". (EarOne). 19 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2024.

• Bring Me the Horizon songs
• 2023 singles
• RCA Records singles
• Sony Music singles
• 2023 songs
• Songs written by Oliver Sykes
• Songs written by Andrew Goldstein (musician)