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The song was first released on February 26, 2019, a month before the release of its respective album, ''[[Trauma (I Prevail album)|Trauma]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/i-prevail-roar-back-with-videos-for-bow-down-and-breaking-down|title=I Prevail roar back with videos for Bow Down and Breaking Down|first=Scott Munro2019-02-27T15:20:01Z Metal|last=Hammer|website=Metal Hammer Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/2/26/listen-to-new-i-prevail-track-bow-down-from-upcoming-album-t.html|title=Listen to new I Prevail track "Bow Down" from upcoming album, "Trauma" - Music News - ABC News Radio|website=abcnewsradioonline.com}}</ref> A music video was released at the same time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-i-prevail-debut-video-for-new-single-bow-down/|title=NEWS: I Prevail debut video for new single, 'Bow Down'!|date=February 26, 2019}}</ref> It was the first single to be released from the album, being released twelve hours before "[[ |
The song was first released on February 26, 2019, a month before the release of its respective album, ''[[Trauma (I Prevail album)|Trauma]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/i-prevail-roar-back-with-videos-for-bow-down-and-breaking-down|title=I Prevail roar back with videos for Bow Down and Breaking Down|first=Scott Munro2019-02-27T15:20:01Z Metal|last=Hammer|website=Metal Hammer Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2019/2/26/listen-to-new-i-prevail-track-bow-down-from-upcoming-album-t.html|title=Listen to new I Prevail track "Bow Down" from upcoming album, "Trauma" - Music News - ABC News Radio|website=abcnewsradioonline.com}}</ref> A music video was released at the same time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-i-prevail-debut-video-for-new-single-bow-down/|title=NEWS: I Prevail debut video for new single, 'Bow Down'!|date=February 26, 2019}}</ref> It was the first single to be released from the album, being released twelve hours before "[[Breaking Down]]",<ref name="RockSound1">{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/i-prevail-have-dropped-another-massive-track|title=I Prevail Have Dropped Another Massive Track - News|website=Rock Sound Magazine}}</ref> and the first to be released since vocalist Brian Burkheiser had recovered from his surgery for a [[polyp (medicine)|polyp]] on his vocal cords in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/i-prevail-new-song-bow-down-vocalist-injury/|title=I Prevail Release First New Song 'Bow Down' Since Vocalist Injury|first=Lauryn|last=Schaffner|website=Loudwire}}</ref> Burkheiser struggled with the recovery, and anxiety and depressions on how to continue with the band after its rise to popularity, but overcame it to record the album, including the track, across 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8504650/i-prevail-trauma-paranoid|title=I Prevail Explain Getting In the Right Headspace for New Album 'Trauma'|date=April 1, 2019|website=Billboard}}</ref> |
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In November 2019, the song was [[Grammy Nomination|nominated]] for the [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/i-prevail-just-scored-two-grammy-award-nominations|title=I Prevail Just Scored Two GRAMMY Award Nominations - News|website=Rock Sound Magazine}}</ref> |
In November 2019, the song was [[Grammy Nomination|nominated]] for the [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/i-prevail-just-scored-two-grammy-award-nominations|title=I Prevail Just Scored Two GRAMMY Award Nominations - News|website=Rock Sound Magazine}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:49, 10 February 2023
| "Bow Down" | ||||
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| Single by I Prevail | ||||
| from the album Trauma | ||||
| Released | February 26, 2019 | |||
| Recorded | 2018 | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
| Label | Fearless | |||
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| I Prevail singles chronology | ||||
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"Bow Down" is a song by American rock band I Prevail, released in February 2019 as the lead single from their second studio album Trauma. The song received a Grammy Nomination for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Background
The song was first released on February 26, 2019, a month before the release of its respective album, Trauma.[2][3] A music video was released at the same time.[4] It was the first single to be released from the album, being released twelve hours before "Breaking Down",[5] and the first to be released since vocalist Brian Burkheiser had recovered from his surgery for a polyp on his vocal cords in 2017.[6] Burkheiser struggled with the recovery, and anxiety and depressions on how to continue with the band after its rise to popularity, but overcame it to record the album, including the track, across 2018.[7]
In November 2019, the song was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance.[8]
Themes and composition
Lyrically, the song is about the band venting their criticisms of the music industry.[9]
Reception
The song was generally well received.[10] Metal Injection praised the song for its "crunchy [guitar] riffs, memorable breakdowns and a catchy hook".[11] MetalSucks singled out the verses as being especially good, enjoying the screamed vocals and guitar parts as "heavy and fun".[12]
Personnel
- Brian Burkheiser – clean vocals
- Eric Vanlerberghe – screamed vocals
- Steve Menoian – lead guitar, bass
- Dylan Bowman – rhythm guitar
- Gabe Helguera – drums
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard) | 32[13] |
References
- ^ "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved May 13, 2021.
- ^ Hammer, Scott Munro2019-02-27T15:20:01Z Metal. "I Prevail roar back with videos for Bow Down and Breaking Down". Metal Hammer Magazine.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Listen to new I Prevail track "Bow Down" from upcoming album, "Trauma" - Music News - ABC News Radio". abcnewsradioonline.com.
- ^ "NEWS: I Prevail debut video for new single, 'Bow Down'!". February 26, 2019.
- ^ "I Prevail Have Dropped Another Massive Track - News". Rock Sound Magazine.
- ^ Schaffner, Lauryn. "I Prevail Release First New Song 'Bow Down' Since Vocalist Injury". Loudwire.
- ^ "I Prevail Explain Getting In the Right Headspace for New Album 'Trauma'". Billboard. April 1, 2019.
- ^ "I Prevail Just Scored Two GRAMMY Award Nominations - News". Rock Sound Magazine.
- ^ Goeman, Collin (March 28, 2019). "I Prevail break down a two-day music video shoot—watch".
- ^ ""We Wanted To Push Our Sound": I Prevail On New Album 'Trauma'". Music Feeds. March 18, 2019.
- ^ "I PREVAIL Return with Blistering New Song "Bow Down"". Metal Injection.
- ^ "I Prevail's "Bow Down": You Better Recognize!". MetalSucks. February 26, 2019.
- ^ "Chart History: Hot Rock Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 23, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2019.