Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero Explained

Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero
Type:	single
Artist:	Stone Sour
Album:	House of Gold & Bones – Part 1
Released:	August 24, 2012
Genre:	Alternative metal
Length:	4:03 3:49
Label:	Roadrunner
Producer:	David Bottrill
Prev Title:	Hesitate
Prev Year:	2011
Next Title:	Do Me a Favor
Next Year:	2013

"Gone Sovereign/Absolute Zero" is a double-single from American rock band Stone Sour, released as the first single from their fourth album House of Gold & Bones – Part 1.

"Absolute Zero"'s reprise is featured on the track "The House of Gold & Bones" from the second part of the album.

Music videos

In "Absolute Zero", the main character is stuck in some sort of other-worldly realm. Within this realm, two versions of Stone Sour perform the track throughout the area; one colored grey and the other colored gold. The man is presented with a choice, his body getting twisted and warped as he struggles to make a truly impossible decision. Frontman Corey Taylor said:^[1]

Personnel

• Corey Taylor – lead vocals
• Jim Root – lead and rhythm guitar (first and third solo)
• Josh Rand – rhythm and lead guitar (second solo)
• Johny Chow – bass
• Roy Mayorga – drums

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Absolute Zero"!Chart (2012)!Peak
position

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Absolute Zero"!Chart (2012)!Position

US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)^[2]	75
Chart (2013)	Position
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)^[3]	50

Notes and References

1. Web site: 'Absolute Zero' - Premiere. November 14, 2012. November 14, 2012.
2. Web site: Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2012. Billboard. October 26, 2021.
3. Web site: Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2013 . . January 23, 2022.