Nobody (Avenged Sevenfold song)

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"Nobody"
Single by Avenged Sevenfold
from the album Life Is But a Dream...
ReleasedMarch 14, 2023 (2023-03-14)
Recorded2018–2022
Genre
Length5:53
LabelWarner
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Avenged Sevenfold singles chronology
"Mad Hatter"
(2018) 		"Nobody"
(2023) 		"We Love You"
(2023)

"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]

Promotion and release[edit]

The 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[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal, except where noted.[9]

Avenged Sevenfold

Additional musicians

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[edit]

Weekly charts[edit]

Weekly chart performance for "Nobody"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] 28
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[12] 5

Year-end charts[edit]

Year-end chart performance for "Nobody"
Chart (2023) Position
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[13] 20

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Blistein, Jon (March 14, 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold Tease First Album in Seven Years With Epic 'Nobody'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Enis, Eli (May 13, 2023). "AVENGED SEVENFOLD'S FIRST SHOW IN 5 YEARS: SEE VIDEOS AND SETLIST". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Enis, Eli (May 13, 2022). "AVENGED SEVENFOLD IN LAS VEGAS: SEE WILD PHOTOS OF FIRST SHOW IN 5 YEARS". Revolver. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  5. ^ Carter, Emily (March 13, 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold fans have found a secret countdown video". Kerrang!. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  6. ^ "AVENGED SEVENFOLD Announces 'Life Is But a Dream...' Album, Shares 'Nobody' Music Video". Blabbermouth. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  7. ^ DiVita, Joe (March 21, 2023). "Demo Version of Avenged Sevenfold's 'Nobody' Has REALLY Different Lyrics". Loudwire. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Schaffner, Lauryn (March 15, 2023). "Avenged Sevenfold Fan Explains 'Nobody' Based on Albert Camus". Loudwire. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  9. ^ "Credits / Nobody / Avenged Sevenfold". Tidal. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  10. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Announces 'Life Is But a Dream...' Album, Shares 'Nobody' Music Video". Blabbermouth.net. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "Avenged Sevenfold Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  13. ^ "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
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