Metallica unveil new single, If Darkness Had A Son

Following some TikTok teasing and duets, Metallica have just shared their next single from upcoming album 72 Seasons.

Entitled If Darkness Had A Son, the song is also accompanied by a video directed by Tim Saccenti – who also worked with the band on previous videos Lux Æterna and Screaming Suicide.

Announcing the single on their website, Metallica tease: “We’re getting closer every day now to the release of 72 Seasons on April 14 and the M72 tour kick-off on April 27 in Amsterdam. We have a few more surprises in store for you, so stick with us here, on socials, and e-mail. Lots more to come!”

Can’t wait. Until then, watch the video for If Darkness Had A Son below:

For more Metallica goodness, we’re releasing a book – Kerrang! Living Loud: Four Decades On The Frontline Of Rock, Metal, Punk, And Alternative Music – on April 6, with a foreword from the one and only Lars Ulrich. Pre-order your copy now.

For one night only on Thursday, April 13 experience Metallica: 72 Seasons – Global Premiere, a worldwide listening party exclusively for cinema audiences. Tickets are on sale now at metallica.film.

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