Rage (President song)
| "Rage" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by President | ||||
| from the album King of Terrors | ||||
| Released | July 18, 2025 | |||
| Length | 4:08 | |||
| Label | King of Terrors / ADA | |||
| Songwriter | The President | |||
| Producer | The President | |||
| President singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Rage" on YouTube | ||||
"Rage" (stylised as "RAGE") is the third single by the anonymous, masked English metal band President. It premiered via a teaser in early July and was officially released on 18 July 2025 alongside a music video.[1][2]
Background and release
President announced plans for their debut EP, King of Terrors, scheduled for release on 26 September 2025. "Rage" was unveiled as its lead single, with a teaser shared on 4 July and the full track and video dropping on 18 July.[3][4]
Composition and lyrics
"Rage" explores a more synth-heavy, electronic-driven sound compared to President's earlier guitar-based singles. Its lyrical content is inspired by Dylan Thomas’s poem "Do not go gentle into that good night."[4][5]
Music video
The official music video was released alongside the single on 18 July.[6] The video is set in a cathedral and features a stylized "dance-fight" between two dancers while the masked vocalist observes from a balcony above.[7][8]
Live performances
"Rage" was among the songs performed during President's live debut at Download Festival 2025.[9]
Critical reception
Metal Hammer described it as "a genuinely tender and beautiful moment," noting its synth-driven, electronic style.[10]
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[11] | 93 |
| UK Singles Sales (OCC)[11] | 98 |
| UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[11] | 32 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 18 July 2025 | Digital download, streaming | King of Terrors / ADA |
References
- ^ "President to release a new single "Rage" on July 18th". Chaoszine. 5 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "President Premiere "Rage" Music Video, Debut EP "King Of Terrors" Due In September". ThePRP.com. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Mystery Band President Announce First EP, Debut New Song 'Rage'". Loudwire. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Masked metal enigmas President announce six-track debut EP, release new single Rage". Metal Hammer. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "Masked Mystery Band President Announces Debut EP 'King Of Terrors' And Drops New Single 'Rage'". Metal Addicts. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "President Announce Debut EP & Release New Single 'Rage'". RockSins. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ "President – Rage". Promonews. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "President unleashes "Rage" video from upcoming EP". Loudwire. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
- ^ "President Release New Song + Video Rage". Soundlink Magazine. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Leivers, Dannii (22 September 2025). "President King Of Terrors review: Metal's most hyped newcomers show plenty of promise but still have a way to go". Metal Hammer. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Rage – President". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 9 September 2025.