Won't Stand Down
"Won't Stand Down" | ||||
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Single by Muse | ||||
from the album Will of the People | ||||
Released | 13 January 2022 | |||
Recorded | 2021 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:29 | |||
Label | Warner | |||
Songwriter(s) | Matt Bellamy | |||
Producer(s) | Muse | |||
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Music video | ||||
"Won't Stand Down" on YouTube |
"Won't Stand Down" is a song by English
Release
On 25 December 2021,
The release of "Won't Stand Down" as a single was officially confirmed by Muse on 7 January 2022, with the release date set for 13 January on all digital platforms.[6][1][7] On 9 January, a further snippet of the song, this time consisting of the opening verse, was posted to Muse's TikTok account as well as a "Won't Stand Down"-themed Instagram Stories mask filter.
Writing and composition
Musically, the song has been described as heavy metal,[8] hard rock,[9] and electronic rock.[10] Prior to release, the song was described as Muse's "heaviest material yet",[11] featuring a metalcore breakdown.[12] The song also contains "heavy guitars and industrial-like distortions",[13] and "triplet-flow-type vocals in the verse".[14]
According to vocalist and guitarist Matt Bellamy, "'Won't Stand Down' is a song about standing your ground against bullies, whether that be on the playground, at work or anywhere."[14]
Artwork and music video
The digital artwork for "Won't Stand Down" was described as "dark and ominous", featuring a hooded priest-like figure hovering over ten disciples,[15] figures wearing digital-style masks and gothic chandeliers.[1] A short teaser of the music video was posted to Muse's TikTok account on 9 January.[16]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal[17]
Muse
- Matt Bellamy – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, production
- Chris Wolstenholme – bass, backing vocals, production
- Dominic Howard – drums, production
Production
- Aleks Von Korff – additional production, engineering
- Dan Lancaster – mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Rhys May – mixing assistant
- Andy Maxwell – studio assistant
- Joe Devenney – studio assistant
- Tommy Bosustow – studio assistant
- Chris Whitemyer – technical assistant
- Paul Warren – technical assistant
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Awards and nominations
Year | Organization | Award | Result | Ref(s) |
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2022 | MTV Video Music Awards | Rock Video of the Year | Nominated | [33] |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Italy | 14 January 2022 | Contemporary hit radio | Warner | [34] |
United States | 18 January 2022 | Alternative radio
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Rock radio | [36] |
References
- ^ a b c d Trendell, Andrew (7 January 2022). "Muse announce new single 'Won't Stand Down'". NME. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse announce new album Will Of The People, which is "influenced by the increasing uncertainty and instability in the world"". Kerrang!. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Muse earns 'Billboard' chart first with "Won't Stand Down"". 105.7 The Point. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Muse – Chart History – Mainstream Rock Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ Daly, Rhian (26 December 2021). "Matt Bellamy teases new Muse song on Instagram Live". NME.
- ^ "Won't Stand Down – Our new single, released next week on Thursday January 13th". Twitter. Muse. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Carter, Emily. "Muse to release heavy new single Won't Stand Down next week". Kerrang!. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ Grau, Ignacio (13 January 2022). "Muse returns after four years with a heavy new track "Won't Stand Down"". Chaoszine. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Brayden, Kate (7 January 2022). "Muse tease new hard rock single 'Won't Stand Down'". Hot Press. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Owen, Matt (13 January 2022). "Muse release pummeling new single, Won't Stand Down". Guitar World. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ Owen, Matt (7 January 2022). "Muse unleash their inner metal in teaser for brutal new single, Won't Stand Down". Guitar World. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Parker, Jack (11 January 2022). "Muse Are Back – Here Are 10 Songs You May Have Forgotten". All Things Loud. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse Drops Guitar-Heavy New Song 'Won't Stand Down'". Blabbermouth. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ a b Kennelty, Greg (13 January 2022). "The New Muse Single "Won't Stand Down" Is Indeed Pretty Heavy". Metal Injection. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr. "Muse Teases New Single 'Won't Stand Down' With Haunting Cover Art". Billboard. Retrieved 9 January 2022.
- ^ "Living vicariously...#WontStandDown #Muse #NewMusic". TikTok. Muse.
- ^ "Credits / Won't Stand Down / Muse – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 24 January 2022". The ARIA Report. Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse – Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
- ^ "CZ – Radio – Top 20 Modern Rock – Muse – Won't Stand Down" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- SNEP. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse – Won't Stand Down". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Muse Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (2022)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ "Year-End Charts: Rock & Alternative Airplay (2022)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2022.
- ^ Serrano, Athena (26 July 2022). "Your 2022 VMA Nominations Are Here: Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X Lead The Pack". MTV. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022. Retrieved 30 October 2022.
- ^ "Muse "Won't Stand Down" | (Radio Date: 14 January 2022)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Alternative Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 15 January 2022.
- ^ "Rock Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 13 January 2022. Retrieved 17 January 2022.