Hardwired (song)
"Hardwired" | ||||
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Single by Metallica | ||||
from the album Hardwired... to Self-Destruct | ||||
Released | August 18, 2016 | |||
Recorded | June 2016 | |||
Studio | Metallica's HQ (San Rafael) | |||
Genre | Thrash metal | |||
Length | 3:11 | |||
Label | Blackened | |||
Composer(s) |
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Lyricist(s) | James Hetfield | |||
Producer(s) | Greg Fidelman | |||
Metallica singles chronology | ||||
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"Hardwired" is a song by American heavy metal band Metallica. It was released as the lead single from their tenth studio album, Hardwired... to Self-Destruct (2016), on August 18, 2016 as a download.[1][2] The song was first played live near the end of the band's show at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on August 20, 2016.[3] The song received a nomination for Best Rock Song at the 2017 Grammy Awards.[4]
Background
The band detailed on the song's debut at The Howard Stern Show that it was a rather late addition to the album. Lars Ulrich explained that after finishing the other songs "we decided that we needed a short, fast opener", leading him and James Hetfield to compose "Hardwired" in about a week in June 2016.[5]
Music video
The music video was released on August 18, 2016. Filmed in black-and-white, it features the band performing the song in the dark under rapidly flashing strobe lights, as the camera continuously rotates around the band members.
Personnel
- James Hetfield – vocals, rhythm guitar
- Lars Ulrich – drums
- Kirk Hammett – lead guitar
- Robert Trujillo – bass
Charts
Weekly charts
| Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[31] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "Hardwired…To Self-Destruct Available November 18, 2016". Metallica. August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "METALLICA To Release 'Hardwired…To Self-Destruct' Album In November". Blabbermouth.net. August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 19, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica turns it up to 11 in sold-out U.S. Bank Stadium show". StarTribune.com. August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Grammys 2017: The Full Nominations List". Pitchfork. December 6, 2016. Retrieved January 4, 2017.
- ^ https://www.howardstern.com/show/2016/9/26/video-metallica-live-stern-show/ VIDEO: METALLICA LIVE ON THE STERN SHOW
- ^ "CHART WATCH #383". auspOp. August 27, 2016. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica – Hardwired" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Canadian Digital Songs Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201647 into search. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica: Hardwired" (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica – Hardwired" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- ^ "Paramore Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
- ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 29, 2016. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica – Hardwired... to Self-Destruct". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 27, 2016.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201647 into search. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica – Hardwired". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^ Chart Log UK: "CLUK Update 20.08.2016 (wk33)". UK Singles Chart. Zobbel.de. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
- ^ "Metallica Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
- ^ "YEAR-END CHARTS: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (2016)". Billboard. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
- ^ "YEAR-END CHARTS: Mainstream Rock Songs (2016)". Billboard. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
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