Yen (song) explained

Yen
Type:single
Artist:Slipknot
Album:The End, So Far
Recorded:2021
Genre:Heavy metal[1]
Length:4:43
Label:Roadrunner
Producer:
Prev Title:The Dying Song (Time to Sing)
Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Bone Church
Next Year:2023

"Yen" is a song by American heavy metal band Slipknot. It was released as the third single from the band's seventh studio album, The End, So Far on August 5, 2022.

Background

In an interview with Kerrang! before the album's release, vocalist Corey Taylor said, "'Yen' is probably one of my favorite songs that we've ever done. And it's such a great, cool departure for us, because there are obviously very Slipknot elements to it, but then some of the music is us kind of touching our inner Tom Waits in weird ways."[2]

Music video

The song's music video was released on August 22, 2022. Directed by band member Shawn Crahan, it features the band performing in a large, spooky mansion with shots of unnerving, occult-like figures. The song also features an unmasked Corey Taylor as the central protagonist of the video. This is only the fourth time an unmasked Taylor has appeared in one of the band's music videos following "Before I Forget", "Dead Memories" and "Snuff."[3]

As of August 2024, the music video for "Yen" has over 13 million views on YouTube.[4]

Charts

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Peak
position
Germany Rock Airplay (Official German Charts)[5] 21
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[6] 100
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] 37
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8] 46

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Track Review: Yen // Slipknot. Indiependent. Horwitz. Luke. August 20, 2022. October 27, 2022.
  2. Web site: Slipknot release new song Yen: "It's such a great, cool departure for us". Kerrang!. Carter. Emily. August 5, 2022. September 30, 2022.
  3. Slipknot Haunted by Something Seriously Spooky in New 'Yen' Video. Rolling Stone. Blistein. Jon. August 22, 2022. September 30, 2022.
  4. Web site: Slipknot - Yen [OFFICIAL VIDEO]]. YouTube. Slipknot. August 22, 2022. October 31, 2022.
  5. Web site: Radio No9 Charts [week 46/2022]]. Radio-No9. November 23, 2022.
  6. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100. Official Charts Company. August 12, 2022. August 12, 2022.
  7. Web site: Slipknot Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs). Billboard. September 30, 2022.
  8. Web site: Slipknot Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay). Billboard. June 30, 2023.