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"Bulletproof"
"Bulletproof"
Single by Godsmack
from the album When Legends Rise
Released	February 28, 2018
Recorded	2017–2018
Genre	Hard rock;
Length	2:57
Label	BMG
Songwriter(s)	Sully Erna; Erik Ron;
Producer(s)	Sully Erna; Erik Ron;
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Music video
	"Bulletproof" on YouTube

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"Bulletproof" is a song by American rock band Godsmack. It was the first single off of their seventh studio album When Legends Rise.

Background

The song was first released on February 28, 2018.^[2] as the first single from their seventh studio album When Legends Rise.^[3] The song is the band's first release since switching record labels from Universal Republic to BMG in 2016 for more artistic control over their music.^[4]^[5] Their prior single, a cover of the Beatles' "Come Together" was released as a single in 2017, but this was because it originated from the band's 2012 release Live & Inspired.^[6]

Themes and composition

Lyrically, the song, along with its respective album, are related to the band still being together and functioning well as a unit for over twenty years.^[2] Frontman Sully Erna said of writing the song:

I always write about things that have affected me on an emotional level...But if I choose to do that, I have to be prepared to be honest and vulnerable. And so the challenge is figuring out how 'exposed' you want to be with personal information. But I've also learnt over the years that, for me, being transparent, even to the point of embarrassment sometimes, is so much better than holding it inside and extending that pain longer than you need to. 'Bulletproof' is just another moment in my life when I allowed myself to be vulnerable and got hurt. It's this kind of carelessness from other people that eventually hardens you and forces you to put up that wall to protect yourself. So when and if they circle back around and try to get back in, you make yourself bulletproof.^[7]

Musically, the song was described as more melodic and catchy, and less aggressive, than the band's past music.^[8]^[9] Loudwire described it as having a "subdued vibe" in the choruses, with layers of guitar added gradually, until it "explodes" into the chorus, with heavy distorted guitars and melodic, soaring vocals.^[8]

Track listing

Digital single

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Bulletproof"	Lyrics: Sully Erna, Erik Ron; Music: Sully Erna, Shannon Larkin, Robbie Merrill, Tony Rombola	2:57

Music video

The music video for "Bulletproof" was released in April 3, 2018.^[10] It features guest appearances by Billy Ray Cyrus and Sebastian Bach.^[11] The 10 minute video was created by director Troy Smith^[12] and producer/editor Noah Berlow.^[13]^[14] The clip follows the band as they "audition" different directors to make their new music video, only to settle on Sully Erna's "cousin from Italy," Salvatore Pasquale.^[10] When asked about the making of the "Bulletproof" music video and the band's decision to take a comedic approach, Erna stated that "We just really enjoy having fun and laughing," adding, "Music is about entertainment just as much as it's about the art."^[10]

Reception

Critical

Reaction to the song has been mixed. Metal Injection sees the song as a "departure" for the band, instead opting for a "more melodic/catchy sound".^[15] MetalSucks however was critical of the new sound demonstrated by the song, comparing it to 3 Doors Down and pop music.^[16]^[17]

Commercial

Upon its release, "Bulletproof" entered multiple charts, including the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs. The single debuted at number 24, making it the highest debut and greatest gainer in charting for the week.^[18] The single ultimately peaked at number one where it remained for five consecutive weeks,^[19] giving Godsmack their eighth number one single on that chart.^[20] When asked about the single's chart performance, Sully Erna admitted that, despite "Bulletproof" being "the most commercial song on the record", he was still pleased to see the fans embrace it.^[21] The single was certified platinum by the RIAA on September 24, 2020 for accumulating 1 million certified units,^[22] almost a year after it was certified gold for accumulating 500,000 certified units.^[23] In addition to it being certified platinum, "Bulletproof" was the most-played song on rock radio in 2018.^[24]

Personnel

Band

Sully Erna – vocals, rhythm guitar
Tony Rombola – lead guitar
Robbie Merrill – bass
Shannon Larkin – drums

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Canada Rock (Billboard)^[25]	10
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[26]	24
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[27]	9
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[28]	11

Year-end charts

Chart (2018)	Position
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)^[29]	17
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[30]	23

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)^[31]	Platinum	1,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ Loudwire Staff. "The 40 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2018". Loudwire.
^ ^a ^b "GODSMACK To Release 'When Legends Rise' Album In April; 'Bulletproof' Single Available". blabbermouth.net. 28 February 2018.
^ "Godsmack return with new single and album". teamrock.com.
^ "Godsmack's Sully Erna Confirms Band's Label Change". Loudwire.
^ "Godsmack: 'Bulletproof' vom kommenden "When Legends Rise"-Album im Stream". rockhard.de.
^ "Godsmack's Cover of The Beatles' 'Come Together' Returns at No. 1". Billboard.
^ "Sully Erna Says New Godsmack Album Will Feature The Band's "First Real Ballad" - Theprp.com". theprp.com. 1 March 2018.
^ ^a ^b "Godsmack Go Melodic on New 'When Legends Rise' Song 'Bulletproof'". Loudwire.
^ "This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released". metalinjection.net. 28 February 2018.
^ ^a ^b ^c Fields, Taylor (3 April 2018). "Godsmack's "Bulletproof" Music Video Is Hilarious, Guest Stars Billy Ray Cyrus & Sebastian Bach". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^ "Godsmack Detail New Album "When Legends Rise", Debut "Bulletproof" - Theprp.com". theprp.com. 28 February 2018.
^ Times, Hanan Daqqa / Fairfax County. "What makes Godsmack so "Bulletproof"?". Fairfax County Times.
^ "Palmerton producer collaborates on new Godsmack video - Times News Online". www.tnonline.com.
^ Moser, John J. "Palmerton man is editor of video for Godsmack's new Top 5 hit 'Bulletproof'". mcall.com.
^ "This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released". Metal Injection. 28 February 2018.
^ "Godsmack Release New Autotune Demonstration Song - MetalSucks". metalsucks.net. 28 February 2018.
^ "Reaction Video: First Listen to Godsmack's New Pop Song "Bulletproof" - MetalSucks". metalsucks.net. 2 March 2018.
^ "Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart". billboard.com.
^ Rutherford, Kevin (15 May 2020). "'Unforgettable' Achievement: Godsmack Scores Fourth Mainstream Rock No. 1 From 'When Legends Rise' Album". Billboard. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
^ "Godsmack Lands First No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Songs in Four Years With 'Bulletproof'". Billboard.
^ Graff, Gary (31 May 2018). "Godsmack's Sully Erna Talks Fear of Selling Out, Success of 'Bulletproof'". Billboard. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^ "GODSMACK's 'Bulletproof' Single Certified Platinum In U.S." BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^ "BULLETPROOF GOES GOLD!". Godsmack. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^ Johnson, Josh (2 October 2020). "Godsmack goes platinum with "Bulletproof" single - Music News - ABC News Radio". abcnewsradioonline.com. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
^ "Godsmack Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.
^ "Godsmack Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
^ "Godsmack Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
^ "Godsmack Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
^ "American single certifications – Godsmack – Bulletproof". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 2, 2020.

[1] Loudwire Staff. "The 40 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2018". Loudwire.

[blabbermouth.net-2] "GODSMACK To Release 'When Legends Rise' Album In April; 'Bulletproof' Single Available". blabbermouth.net. 28 February 2018.

[3] "Godsmack return with new single and album". teamrock.com.

[Loudwire2-4] "Godsmack's Sully Erna Confirms Band's Label Change". Loudwire.

[5] "Godsmack: 'Bulletproof' vom kommenden "When Legends Rise"-Album im Stream". rockhard.de.

[6] "Godsmack's Cover of The Beatles' 'Come Together' Returns at No. 1". Billboard.

[7] "Sully Erna Says New Godsmack Album Will Feature The Band's "First Real Ballad" - Theprp.com". theprp.com. 1 March 2018.

[Loudwire1-8] "Godsmack Go Melodic on New 'When Legends Rise' Song 'Bulletproof'". Loudwire.

[9] "This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released". metalinjection.net. 28 February 2018.

[iheartradio-10] Fields, Taylor (3 April 2018). "Godsmack's "Bulletproof" Music Video Is Hilarious, Guest Stars Billy Ray Cyrus & Sebastian Bach". iHeartRadio. Retrieved 2 November 2020.

[11] "Godsmack Detail New Album "When Legends Rise", Debut "Bulletproof" - Theprp.com". theprp.com. 28 February 2018.

[12] Times, Hanan Daqqa / Fairfax County. "What makes Godsmack so "Bulletproof"?". Fairfax County Times.

[13] "Palmerton producer collaborates on new Godsmack video - Times News Online". www.tnonline.com.

[14] Moser, John J. "Palmerton man is editor of video for Godsmack's new Top 5 hit 'Bulletproof'". mcall.com.

[15] "This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released". Metal Injection. 28 February 2018.

[16] "Godsmack Release New Autotune Demonstration Song - MetalSucks". metalsucks.net. 28 February 2018.

[17] "Reaction Video: First Listen to Godsmack's New Pop Song "Bulletproof" - MetalSucks". metalsucks.net. 2 March 2018.

[18] "Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart". billboard.com.

[billboard-1-19] Rutherford, Kevin (15 May 2020). "'Unforgettable' Achievement: Godsmack Scores Fourth Mainstream Rock No. 1 From 'When Legends Rise' Album". Billboard. Retrieved 30 October 2020.

[20] "Godsmack Lands First No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Songs in Four Years With 'Bulletproof'". Billboard.

[21] Graff, Gary (31 May 2018). "Godsmack's Sully Erna Talks Fear of Selling Out, Success of 'Bulletproof'". Billboard. Retrieved 2 November 2020.

[22] "GODSMACK's 'Bulletproof' Single Certified Platinum In U.S." BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 2 November 2020.

[23] "BULLETPROOF GOES GOLD!". Godsmack. 15 October 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2020.

[24] Johnson, Josh (2 October 2020). "Godsmack goes platinum with "Bulletproof" single - Music News - ABC News Radio". abcnewsradioonline.com. Retrieved 2 November 2020.

[sc_Billboardcanadarock_Godsmack-25] "Godsmack Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 20, 2021.

[sc_Billboarddigitalsongs_Godsmack-26] "Godsmack Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

[sc_Billboardrocksongs_Godsmack-27] "Godsmack Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 17, 2018.

[sc_Billboardrockairplay_Godsmack-28] "Godsmack Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2018.

[29] "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2020.

[30] "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

[United_StatesGodsmackBulletproofsingleCertRef-31] "American single certifications – Godsmack – Bulletproof". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 2, 2020.

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+| genre      = {{hlist|[[Hard rock]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/the-40-best-hard-rock-songs-of-2018/|title=The 40 Best Hard Rock Songs of 2018|author=Loudwire Staff|website=Loudwire}}</ref>}}
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-"'''Bulletproof'''" is a song by American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Godsmack]]. It was their first single off of their seventh studio album ''[[When Legends Rise]]''. It reached number one on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock]] chart in 2018.
+"'''Bulletproof'''" is a song by American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Godsmack]]. It was the first single off of their seventh studio album ''[[When Legends Rise]]''.
 ==Background==
-The song was first released on February 28, 2018.<ref name="blabbermouth.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/godsmack-to-release-when-legends-rise-album-in-april-bulletproof-single-available/|title=GODSMACK To Release 'When Legends Rise' Album In April; 'Bulletproof' Single Available|date=28 February 2018|website=blabbermouth.net}}</ref> as the first single from their seventh studio album ''[[When Legends Rise]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2018-03-02/godsmack-return-with-new-single-and-album|title=Godsmack return with new single and album|website=teamrock.com}}</ref> The song is the band's first release since switching [[record labels]] from [[Universal Republic]] to [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]] in 2016.<ref name="Loudwire2">{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/godsmack-sully-erna-confirms-band-label-change/|title=Godsmack's Sully Erna Confirms Band's Label Change|website=Loudwire}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockhard.de/news/newsarchiv/newsansicht/52218-godsmack-bulletproof-vom-kommenden-when-legends-rise-album-im-stream.html|title=Godsmack: 'Bulletproof' vom kommenden "When Legends Rise"-Album im Stream|website=rockhard.de}}</ref> Their prior single, a [[cover version|cover]] of [[The Beatles]] "[[Come Together]]" was released as a single in 2017, but this was because it originated from the band's 2012 release ''[[Live & Inspired]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7717979/godsmack-beatles-come-together-cover-hard-rock-digital-song-sales|title=Godsmack's Cover of The Beatles' 'Come Together' Returns at No. 1|work=Billboard}}</ref> The band had changed labels for more artistic control over their music.<ref name="Loudwire2"/> "Bulletproof" debuted at number 24 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock Songs]], making it the highest debut and greatest gainer in charting for the week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2018-03-10|title=Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart|website=billboard.com}}</ref>  The song became Godsmack's eighth number one Mainstream Rock song on May 26, 2018.  This was Godsmack's first number 1 song on the Mainstream Rock chart in 4 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8457553/godsmack-bulletproof-no-1-mainstream-rock-songs|title=Godsmack Lands First No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Songs in Four Years With 'Bulletproof'|website=Billboard}}</ref>
+The song was first released on February 28, 2018.<ref name="blabbermouth.net">{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/godsmack-to-release-when-legends-rise-album-in-april-bulletproof-single-available/|title=GODSMACK To Release 'When Legends Rise' Album In April; 'Bulletproof' Single Available|date=28 February 2018|website=blabbermouth.net}}</ref> as the first single from their seventh studio album ''[[When Legends Rise]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://teamrock.com/news/2018-03-02/godsmack-return-with-new-single-and-album|title=Godsmack return with new single and album|website=teamrock.com}}</ref> The song is the band's first release since switching record labels from [[Universal Republic]] to [[BMG Rights Management|BMG]] in 2016 for more artistic control over their music.<ref name="Loudwire2">{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/godsmack-sully-erna-confirms-band-label-change/|title=Godsmack's Sully Erna Confirms Band's Label Change|website=Loudwire}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rockhard.de/news/newsarchiv/newsansicht/52218-godsmack-bulletproof-vom-kommenden-when-legends-rise-album-im-stream.html|title=Godsmack: 'Bulletproof' vom kommenden "When Legends Rise"-Album im Stream|website=rockhard.de}}</ref> Their prior single, a cover of [[the Beatles]]' "[[Come Together]]" was released as a single in 2017, but this was because it originated from the band's 2012 release ''[[Live & Inspired]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7717979/godsmack-beatles-come-together-cover-hard-rock-digital-song-sales|title=Godsmack's Cover of The Beatles' 'Come Together' Returns at No. 1|work=Billboard}}</ref>
-A [[music video]] featuring guest appearances by [[Billy Ray Cyrus]] and [[Sebastian Bach]] was released as well.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2018/02/28/news/godsmack-detail-new-album-legends-rise-debut-bulletproof/|title=Godsmack Detail New Album "When Legends Rise", Debut "Bulletproof" - Theprp.com|date=28 February 2018|website=theprp.com}}</ref>The 10 minute video was created by director Troy Smith<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/what-makes-godsmack-so-bulletproof/article_ba8f306c-a165-11e8-868b-275202b9ce8b.html|title=What makes Godsmack so “Bulletproof”?|first=Hanan Daqqa / Fairfax County|last=Times|website=Fairfax County Times}}</ref> and producer/editor Noah Berlow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tnonline.com/palmerton-producer-collaborates-new-godsmack-video|title=Palmerton producer collaborates on new Godsmack video - Times News Online|website=www.tnonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-ent-grodmack-noah-berlow-video-bulletproof-palmerton-20180403-story.html|title=Palmerton man is editor of video for Godsmack's new Top 5 hit 'Bulletproof'|first=John J.|last=Moser|website=mcall.com}}</ref>
 ==Themes and composition==
-Lyrically, the song, along with its respective album, are related to the band still being together and functioning well as an unit for over twenty years.<ref name="blabbermouth.net"/> [[Frontman]] [[Sully Erna]] said of writing the song: {{quote|I always write about things that have affected me on an emotional level...But if I choose to do that, I have to be prepared to be honest and vulnerable. And so the challenge is figuring out how 'exposed' you want to be with personal information. But I've also learnt over the years that, for me, being transparent, even to the point of embarrassment sometimes, is so much better than holding it inside and extending that pain longer than you need to. 'Bulletproof' is just another moment in my life when I allowed myself to be vulnerable and got hurt. It's this kind of carelessness from other people that eventually hardens you and forces you to put up that wall to protect yourself. So when and if they circle back around and try to get back in, you make yourself bulletproof.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2018/03/01/news/sully-erna-says-new-godsmack-album-will-feature-bands-first-real-ballad/|title=Sully Erna Says New Godsmack Album Will Feature The Band's "First Real Ballad" - Theprp.com|date=1 March 2018|website=theprp.com}}</ref>}}
+Lyrically, the song, along with its respective album, are related to the band still being together and functioning well as a unit for over twenty years.<ref name="blabbermouth.net"/> Frontman [[Sully Erna]] said of writing the song: {{blockquote|I always write about things that have affected me on an emotional level...But if I choose to do that, I have to be prepared to be honest and vulnerable. And so the challenge is figuring out how 'exposed' you want to be with personal information. But I've also learnt over the years that, for me, being transparent, even to the point of embarrassment sometimes, is so much better than holding it inside and extending that pain longer than you need to. 'Bulletproof' is just another moment in my life when I allowed myself to be vulnerable and got hurt. It's this kind of carelessness from other people that eventually hardens you and forces you to put up that wall to protect yourself. So when and if they circle back around and try to get back in, you make yourself bulletproof.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprp.com/2018/03/01/news/sully-erna-says-new-godsmack-album-will-feature-bands-first-real-ballad/|title=Sully Erna Says New Godsmack Album Will Feature The Band's "First Real Ballad" - Theprp.com|date=1 March 2018|website=theprp.com}}</ref>}}
 Musically, the song was described as more melodic and catchy, and less aggressive, than the band's past music.<ref name="Loudwire1">{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/godsmack-when-legends-rise-song-bulletproof/|title=Godsmack Go Melodic on New 'When Legends Rise' Song 'Bulletproof'|website=Loudwire}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalinjection.net/av/new-music/this-is-what-godsmack-sounds-like-in-2018-melodic-new-song-bulletproof-released|title=This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released|date=28 February 2018|website=metalinjection.net}}</ref> [[Loudwire]] described it as having a "subdued vibe" in the choruses, with layers of guitar added gradually, until it "explodes" into the chorus, with heavy [[distortion (music)|distorted]] guitars and melodic, soaring vocals.<ref name="Loudwire1"/>
+==Track listing==
+;Digital single
+{{Tracklist
+| title1 = Bulletproof
+| writer1 = Lyrics: Sully Erna, [[Erik Ron]]; Music: Sully Erna, [[Shannon Larkin]], [[Robbie Merrill]], [[Tony Rombola]]
+| length1 = 2:57
+}}
+==Music video==
+The music video for "Bulletproof" was released in April 3, 2018.<ref name="iheartradio">{{cite web |last1=Fields |first1=Taylor |title=Godsmack's "Bulletproof" Music Video Is Hilarious, Guest Stars Billy Ray Cyrus & Sebastian Bach |url=https://www.iheart.com/content/2018-04-03-godsmacks-bulletproof-video-band-uses-new-director-over-billy-ray-cyrus/# |website=iHeartRadio |accessdate=2 November 2020 |language=en |date=3 April 2018}}</ref> It features guest appearances by [[Billy Ray Cyrus]] and [[Sebastian Bach]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2018/02/28/news/godsmack-detail-new-album-legends-rise-debut-bulletproof/|title=Godsmack Detail New Album "When Legends Rise", Debut "Bulletproof" - Theprp.com|date=28 February 2018|website=theprp.com}}</ref> The 10 minute video was created by director Troy Smith<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/what-makes-godsmack-so-bulletproof/article_ba8f306c-a165-11e8-868b-275202b9ce8b.html|title=What makes Godsmack so "Bulletproof"?|first=Hanan Daqqa / Fairfax County|last=Times|website=Fairfax County Times}}</ref> and producer/editor Noah Berlow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tnonline.com/palmerton-producer-collaborates-new-godsmack-video|title=Palmerton producer collaborates on new Godsmack video - Times News Online|website=www.tnonline.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mcall.com/entertainment/lehigh-valley-music/mc-ent-grodmack-noah-berlow-video-bulletproof-palmerton-20180403-story.html|title=Palmerton man is editor of video for Godsmack's new Top 5 hit 'Bulletproof'|first=John J.|last=Moser|website=mcall.com}}</ref> The clip follows the band as they "audition" different directors to make their new music video, only to settle on Sully Erna's "cousin from Italy," Salvatore Pasquale.<ref name="iheartradio"/> When asked about the making of the "Bulletproof" music video and the band's decision to take a comedic approach, Erna stated that "We just really enjoy having fun and laughing," adding, "Music is about entertainment just as much as it's about the art."<ref name="iheartradio"/>
 ==Reception==
+===Critical===
-Reaction to the song has been mixed. Metal Injection sees the song as a "departure" for the band, instead opting for a "more melodic/catchy sound".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/this-is-what-godsmack-sounds-like-in-2018-melodic-new-song-bulletproof-released|title=This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released|date=28 February 2018|website=Metal Injection}}</ref> [[MetalSucks]] however was critical of the new sound demonstrated by the song, comparing it to [[3 Doors Down]] and [[pop music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2018/02/28/godsmack-release-new-autotune-demonstration-song/|title=Godsmack Release New Autotune Demonstration Song - MetalSucks|date=28 February 2018|website=metalsucks.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2018/03/02/reaction-video-first-listen-to-godsmacks-new-pop-song-bulletproof/|title=Reaction Video: First Listen to Godsmack's New Pop Song "Bulletproof" - MetalSucks|date=2 March 2018|website=metalsucks.net}}</ref>
+Reaction to the song has been mixed. Metal Injection sees the song as a "departure" for the band, instead opting for a "more melodic/catchy sound".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinjection.net/av/new-music/this-is-what-godsmack-sounds-like-in-2018-melodic-new-song-bulletproof-released|title=This Is What GODSMACK Sounds Like in 2018; Melodic New Song "Bulletproof" Released|date=28 February 2018|website=Metal Injection}}</ref> [[MetalSucks]] however was critical of the new sound demonstrated by the song, comparing it to [[3 Doors Down]] and pop music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2018/02/28/godsmack-release-new-autotune-demonstration-song/|title=Godsmack Release New Autotune Demonstration Song - MetalSucks|date=28 February 2018|website=metalsucks.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalsucks.net/2018/03/02/reaction-video-first-listen-to-godsmacks-new-pop-song-bulletproof/|title=Reaction Video: First Listen to Godsmack's New Pop Song "Bulletproof" - MetalSucks|date=2 March 2018|website=metalsucks.net}}</ref>
+===Commercial===
+Upon its release, "Bulletproof" entered multiple charts, including the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|Mainstream Rock Songs]]. The single debuted at number 24, making it the highest debut and greatest gainer in charting for the week.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-mainstream-rock-tracks/2018-03-10|title=Rock Music: Top Mainstream Rock Songs Chart|website=billboard.com}}</ref> The single ultimately peaked at number one where it remained for five consecutive weeks,<ref name="billboard-1">{{cite web |last1=Rutherford |first1=Kevin |title='Unforgettable' Achievement: Godsmack Scores Fourth Mainstream Rock No. 1 From 'When Legends Rise' Album |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9377713/godsmack-unforgettable-tops-mainstream-rock-songs |website=Billboard |accessdate=30 October 2020 |language=en |date=15 May 2020}}</ref> giving Godsmack their eighth number one single on that chart.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8457553/godsmack-bulletproof-no-1-mainstream-rock-songs|title=Godsmack Lands First No. 1 on Mainstream Rock Songs in Four Years With 'Bulletproof'|website=Billboard}}</ref> When asked about the single's chart performance, Sully Erna admitted that, despite "Bulletproof" being "the most commercial song on the record", he was still pleased to see the fans embrace it.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Graff |first1=Gary |title=Godsmack's Sully Erna Talks Fear of Selling Out, Success of 'Bulletproof' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8458683/godsmack-interview-sully-erna-bulletproof |website=Billboard |accessdate=2 November 2020 |language=en |date=31 May 2018}}</ref> The single was certified platinum by the [[RIAA]] on September 24, 2020 for accumulating 1 million certified units,<ref>{{cite web |title=GODSMACK's 'Bulletproof' Single Certified Platinum In U.S. |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/godsmacks-bulletproof-single-certified-platinum-in-u-s/ |website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET |accessdate=2 November 2020 |date=1 October 2020}}</ref> almost a year after it was certified gold for accumulating 500,000 certified units.<ref>{{cite web |title=BULLETPROOF GOES GOLD! |url=https://www.godsmack.com/latest-news/2019/10/24/bulletproof-goes-gold |website=Godsmack |accessdate=2 November 2020 |date=15 October 2019}}</ref> In addition to it being certified platinum, "Bulletproof" was the most-played song on rock radio in 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Josh |title=Godsmack goes platinum with "Bulletproof" single - Music News - ABC News Radio |url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/10/2/godsmack-goes-platinum-with-bulletproof-single.html |website=abcnewsradioonline.com |accessdate=2 November 2020 |language=en |date=2 October 2020}}</ref>
 ==Personnel==
 '''Band'''
-* [[Sully Erna]] – vocals, rhythm guitar
+* Sully Erna – vocals, rhythm guitar
 * [[Tony Rombola]] – lead guitar
 * [[Robbie Merrill]] – bass
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 ==Charts==
+{{col-start}}
-{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
+{{col-2}}
+===Weekly charts===
+{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
 |-
 ! Chart (2018)
 ! Peak<br />position
 |-
-{{single chart|Billboardmainstreamrock|1|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 17, 2018}}
+{{single chart|Billboardcanadarock|10|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|access-date=August 20, 2021}}
 |-
+{{single chart|Billboarddigitalsongs|24|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|access-date=June 27, 2018}}
-| scope="row"| US Rock Digital Songs Sales (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="rock">{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/charts/rock-digital-song-sales/2018-06-30|title=Hard Rock Digital Songs, June 27, 2018 |publisher=Billboard|accessdate=June 27, 2018}}</ref>
-|<center>3</center>
 |-
-{{single chart|Billboardrocksongs|9|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|accessdate=April 17, 2018}}
+{{single chart|Billboardrocksongs|9|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|access-date=April 17, 2018}}
 |-
-{{single chart|Billboardrockairplay|12|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|accessdate=June 27, 2018}}
+{{single chart|Billboardrockairplay|11|artist=Godsmack|rowheader=true|access-date=June 27, 2018}}
+|}
+{{col-2}}
+===Year-end charts===
+{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
+|-
+! Chart (2018)
+! Position
+|-
+! scope="row"| US Hot Rock Songs (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/hot-rock-songs|title=Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2018|work=Billboard|accessdate=March 22, 2020}}</ref>
+| 17
+|-
+! scope="row"| US Rock Airplay (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2018/rock-airplay-songs/|title=Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2018|work=Billboard|access-date=January 21, 2022}}</ref>
+| 23
 |-
-| scope="row"| US Digital Songs Sales (''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'')<ref name="hard rock">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/digital-song-sales/2018-03-17|title=Digital Songs, June 27, 2018 |publisher=Billboard|accessdate=June 27, 2018}}</ref>
-|<center>24</center>
 |}
+{{col-end}}
+== Certifications ==
+{{Certification Table Top}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|certyear=2019|relyear=2018|artist=Godsmack|title=Bulletproof|award=Platinum|type=single|access-date=October 2, 2020}}
+{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=yes | nosales=true | noshipments=true}}
 ==References==
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 {{Godsmack}}
+{{authority control}}
 [[Category:2018 singles]]
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 [[Category:Godsmack songs]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Sully Erna]]
-[[Category:Billboard Mainstream Rock number-one singles]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Erik Ron]]

v t e Godsmack
Sully Erna Robbie Merrill Tony Rombola Shannon Larkin Lee Richards Joe D'Arco Tommy Stewart
Studio albums	All Wound Up... (1997) Godsmack (1998) Awake (2000) Faceless (2003) IV (2006) The Oracle (2010) 1000hp (2014) When Legends Rise (2018) Lighting Up the Sky (2023)
Extended plays	The Other Side (2004)
Live albums	Live & Inspired (2012)
Compilations	Good Times, Bad Times... Ten Years of Godsmack (2007)
Videos	Live (2001) Smack This! (2002) Changes (2004)
Singles	"Whatever" "Keep Away" "Voodoo" "Bad Religion" "Awake" "Bad Magick" "Greed" "I Stand Alone" "Straight Out of Line" "Serenity" "Re-Align" "Running Blind" "Touché" "Speak" "Shine Down" "The Enemy" "Good Times Bad Times" "Whiskey Hangover" "Cryin' Like a Bitch" "Love-Hate-Sex-Pain" "Saints and Sinners" "1000hp" "Something Different" "Inside Yourself" "Come Together" "Bulletproof" "When Legends Rise" "Under Your Scars" "Unforgettable" "Surrender"
Other songs	"Vampires" "Sick of Life" "Releasing the Demons"
Related articles	Discography Avalon Sinner's Prayer Another Animal The Apocalypse Blues Revival Rockin' the Corps
Category:Godsmack