The Stage (song) explained

The Stage
Cover:Thestagesingle.png
Type:single
Artist:Avenged Sevenfold
Album:The Stage
Recorded:2016
Genre:Progressive metal
Label:Capitol
Producer:
Prev Title:Shepherd of Fire
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:God Damn
Next Year:2017

"The Stage" is a song by American heavy metal band Avenged Sevenfold. It was released on 13 October 2016, as the first single from their studio album of the same name.

"The Stage" is featured in the video game Rock Band 4s "More Metal Pack 01" downloadable content. The song was nominated at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for the "Best Rock Song" category.[1]

Release

The Stage was released on October 13, 2016, as the lead single for their seventh studio album.

Music video

The official music video was released to YouTube on October 13, 2016. The video shows a puppet show, depicting humans throughout history killing each other, until the present day, which shows politicians as puppets pulling strings of the crowd. At the end of the video, a reaper-like creature is shown pulling the strings of politicians, and it presses a "reset button", going back to the beginning of mankind.

Accolades

PublicationAccoladeYearRank
Loudwire20 Best Metal Songs of 20162016
Loudwire10 Best Metal Videos of 20162016
Revolver Magazine30 Best Songs of 20162016

Personnel

Avenged Sevenfold
Additional musician

Charts

Chart (2016)!scope="col"
Peak
position
Scotland (OCC)[2] 83
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[3] 78
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[4] 77
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[5] 41

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Avenged Sevenfold Nominated For 2018 Grammy Award. - Avenged Sevenfold. 28 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart. Official Charts Company. October 21, 2016. June 21, 2024.
  3. Web site: Official Singles Sales Chart. Official Charts Company. October 21, 2016. June 21, 2024.
  4. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart. Official Charts Company. October 21, 2016. June 21, 2024.
  5. Web site: Avenged Sevenfold Chart History (Digital Song Sales). Billboard. June 21, 2024.