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Amen! (song)

"Amen!" (stylised as "AmEN!") is a song by British rock band Bring Me the Horizon, featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw. Written by vocalist Oli Sykes, guitarist Lee Malia, keyboardist Jordan Fish, and producer Zakk Cervini, it was produced by Cervini and Evil Twin. The song was released on 1 June 2023, through Sony Records and RCA Records, and was the fourth single for the band's seventh studio album, Post Human: Nex Gen, as well as the penultimate to feature Fish, who departed from the band in December 2023.

"Amen!"
Single by Bring Me the Horizon featuring Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo
from the album Post Human: Nex Gen
Released1 June 2023
Recorded2022–2023
Genre
Length3:10
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Zakk Cervini
  • Evil Twin
Bring Me the Horizon singles chronology
"Wish I Could Forget"
(2023)		 "Amen!"
(2023)		 "Code Mistake"
(2023)
Lil Uzi Vert singles chronology
"Watch This"
(2023)		 "Amen!"
(2023)		 "Endless Fashion"
(2023)
Daryl Palumbo singles chronology
"The Bronze Jade"
(2023)		 "Amen!"
(2023)		 "Message Like a Bomb"
(2023)
Music video
"Amen!" on YouTube

Background and release

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The song was mostly recorded in 2022, having been nearly complete by August of that year, but was only finished in May 2023.[1] A week after recording was complete, the song was released on 1 June 2023,[2][3] and would have been the last single released before the release of Post Human: Nex Gen before its original intended release date of 15 September, which was announced a week after "Amen!" was released.[4] However, in August, the band announced the album had been delayed.[5]

Sykes noted that the song was inspired by "cancel culture, justice porn, and this very volatile society we've made", having stepped away from posting online.[1] The band ironically promoted the song as the "feel good song of the summer".[6]

Music video

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The music video was released on 23 June 2023, and was directed by Weston Allen.[7][8] The video depicts a cult ritual, with the band dressed in hippie-style clothing, with flashing lights and psychedelic imagery,[7][9] which the band also promoted ironically as the "blockbuster hit for the summer, fun for all the family."[10]

Live performances

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The song debuted live the same day it released, 1 June 2023, in Budapest, during the Post Human European Tour.[3][11]

Composition

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Described as the opposite of their previous release, "Lost",[12] which was noted for its emo influences,[13] "Amen!" has further been described as nu metal, rap metal, metalcore, and post-hardcore.[14]

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from Tidal.[15]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Amen!"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
Australia Digital Tracks (ARIA)[17] 48
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] 35
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[19] 43
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[20]42

References

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  1. 1 2 Shutler, Ali (12 June 2023). "Oli Sykes talks "unhinged" new Bring Me The Horizon album 'Post Human: NeX GEn'". NME. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Carter, Emily (2 June 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon drop surprise single with Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo". Kerrang!. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  3. 1 2 Duran, Anagricel (2 June 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon drop surprise single with Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo". NME. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Carter, Emily (10 June 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon announce new album and arena tour". Kerrang!. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Wilkes, Emma (24 August 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon delay release of 'Post Human: Nex Gen'". NME. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Enis, Eli (1 June 2023). "WTF?! Hear Bring Me the Horizon, Lil Uzi Vert, Glassjaw on new song "AmEN!"". Revolver. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  7. 1 2 Ruskell, Nick (23 June 2023). "Watch Bring Me The Horizon's bonkers, hippie-tastic video for AmEN!". Kerrang!. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  8. ↑ Bring Me The Horizon - AmEN! (Official Video) ft. Lil Uzi Vert, Daryl Palumbo, Glassjaw. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2026 – via YouTube.
  9. ↑ Enis, Eli (23 June 2023). "See Bring Me The Horizon lead death cult in wild "AmEN!" video". Revolver. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Sophie, Anna (26 June 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon Release Their New Music Video For AmEN!". Impericon. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  11. ↑ Wilkes, Emma (2 June 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon bring Lil Uzi Vert and Glassjaw's Daryl Palumbo on board for 'AmEN!'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Kennelty, Greg (2 June 2023). "Bring Me the Horizon's New Single Is The Opposite Of Their Last One". Metal Injection. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Morton, Luke (4 May 2023). "Bring Me The Horizon on their new song LosT, the future of Post Human and the influence of My Chemical Romance". Kerrang!. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  14. ↑ Rogers, Jack (30 June 2023). "Lil Uzi Vert shares new track feat Bring Me the Horizon". Idobi. Archived from the original on 15 February 2026. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  15. ↑ "AmEN! (feat. Lil Uzi Vert, Daryl Palumbo & Glassjaw) / Bring Me the Horizon / Credits / AmEN! (feat. Lil Uzi Vert, Daryl Palumbo & Glassjaw) / Bring Me the Horizon – Tidal". Tidal. 1 June 2023. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  16. ↑ Cowen, Trace (2 June 2023). "Lil Uzi Vert Joins Bring Me the Horizon and Glassjaw's Daryl Palumbo for New Track "AmEN!"". Complex. Retrieved 27 June 2026.
  17. ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 12 June 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1736. Australian Recording Industry Association. 12 June 2023. p. 9.
  18. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 12 June 2023. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  19. ↑ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. 9 June 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  20. ↑ "Bring Me the Horizon Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
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