Metallica If Darkness Had a Son

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Metallica releases 'If Darkness Had a Son' (The Music Universe.)

The seven minute gut-punching track is preceded by “Screaming Suicide" and “Lux Æterna" from their "72 Seasons" album.

Additionally, the first donations generated by 2021’s [The Metallica Blacklist](https://themusicuniverse.com/metallica-announces-30th-anniversary-black-album/) compilation have been made, totaling over $1 million. [donated $250,000 to Direct Relief and World Central Kitchen](https://themusicuniverse.com/metallicas-all-within-my-hands-foundation-donates-250k-turkey-earthquake-relief/) for relief efforts of those affected by a massive earthquake that struck Turkey last month. The M72 tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage, as well as the I Disappear full-tour pass and more. The seven minute gut-punching track is preceded by “ [Screaming Suicide](https://themusicuniverse.com/metallica-shares-screaming-suicide/)” and “Lux Æterna.” 72 Seasons will be released April 14th via Metallica’s own Blackened Recordings. A portion of proceeds from every ticket sold will go to Metallica’s All Within My Hands foundation. Tickets are on sale now for the worldwide listening party which will play exclusively for cinema audiences worldwide, with each one of the new songs featuring its own music video and exclusive commentary from the band.

Metallica Go Alternative Metal on 'If Darkness Had a Son' (Audio Ink Radio)

The longstanding metal band teased the new song on TikTok earlier this week, asking followers to duet with the music as each member of Metallica added their ...

For one night only on Thursday, April 13, “72 Seasons” will play exclusively for cinema audiences around the world, with each of the new songs featuring its own music video and exclusive commentary from the band. While Metallica’s previous singles off “72 Seasons” – “Lux Æterna” and “Screaming Suicide” – were straight-ahead thrash, the band shows off a different side on “If Darkness Had a Son,” offering an alternative metal track. The longstanding metal band teased the new song on TikTok earlier this week, asking followers to duet with the music as each member of Metallica added their parts.

Metallica Share New Song And Music Video For "If Darkness Had A ... (mxdwn.com)

Metallica has shared the latest single from their upcoming album, 72 Seasons. “If Darkness Had a Son,” arrives with a moody music video directed by Tim ...

The rock band announced 72 Seasons back in November. [latest single](https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-metallicas-video-for-new-song-if-darkness-had-a-son/) from their upcoming album, 72 Seasons. The 12-track LP marks Metallica’s first full-length in six years, following Hardwired…To Self-Destruct.

Metallica Drop New Seven-Minute Epic 'If Darkness Had a Son' (Rolling Stone India)

The track comes paired with a Tim Saccenti-directed music video capturing Metallica performing the song at a Los Angeles studio on Jan. 9, 2023.

The tour touches down in North America in August 2023 with Pantera and Mammoth WVH in tow. During the trek, Metallica will play two nights in every city, with set lists that won’t repeat songs night to night. “72 seasons — the first 18 years of our lives that form our true or false selves,” Hetfield previously said of the album title. Prisoners of childhood or breaking free of those bondages we carry.” He later sings, “Return again to where it’s darkest/Dragging home this heathen harvest/And all the children subjugated/Manipulated, propagated.” [Lux Æterna](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/metallica-72-seasons-album-tour-dates-lux-aeterna-1234637348/)” and “ [Screaming Suicide](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/metallica-new-song-screaming-suicide-1234664779/).”

Music: Metallica Releases Video For New Single "If Darkness Had A ... (94.5 The Buzz)

We now have a name for the untitled song Metallica teased us a few days ago. It's called "If Darkness Had a Son," and it is on their upcoming album, ...

In addition to the news, Extreme also dropped the first single of the upcoming effort. But supposedly, this IS the last tour. Is this the actual end of KISS? It will be a privilege and an honor to finish touring at Madison Square Garden, 10 blocks and 50 years from where we first started." The band is moving those commitments to next year, but Here's a taste.

Metallica Shares 7-Minute Single 'If Darkness Had A Son' (JamBase)

Metallica released "If Darkness Had A Son," the third single from their forthcoming studio album, '72 Seasons.'

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Metallica share menacing video for 'If Darkness Had a Son' (hotpress.com)

'If darkness had a son, here I am / Temptation is his father,' frontman James Hetfield belts in the new metal song.

The 12-track LP was produced by [Greg Fidelman](https://www.hotpress.com/Greg-Fidelman), known for his work on albums by various artists. [Marilyn Manson](https://www.hotpress.com/Marilyn-Manson), [Slipknot](https://www.hotpress.com/Slipknot), [System of A Down](https://www.hotpress.com/system-of-a-down), and the Finnish symphonic metal band Apocalyptica. [world tour](https://www.hotpress.com/world-tour) later that month. [Screaming Suicide](https://www.hotpress.com/music/watch-metallica-share-dark-video-for-screaming-suicide-22947251)' and ' [Lux Æterna](https://www.hotpress.com/music/metallica-share-lux-aeterna-from-first-album-in-six-years-22940733)'. [72 Seasons](https://www.hotpress.com/72-Seasons), is highly anticipated by fans. [Metallica](https://www.hotpress.com/metallica), the legendary genre-defying [metal](https://www.hotpress.com/metal) band, have just released a brand new single titled 'If Darkness Had a Son' from their upcoming studio album 72 Seasons.

New Metallica: Stream “If Darkness Had a Son,” '72 Seasons' Out 4 ... (Rock Cellar Magazine)

Pummeling drums from Lars Ulrich, chugging, bonesaw guitar riffs from Kirk Hammett and James Hetfield and a driving bass line from Robert Trujillo.

Sunday, August 25 2024 – Edmonton, AB – Commonwealth Stadium Sunday, August 4 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium Friday, August 2 2024 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium The first 18 years of our lives that form our true or false selves. [pic.twitter.com/2vWDn1whcl] That’s how “If Darkness Had a Son,” a new song from Metallica, begins its six-minute journey.

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